AJ Dillon
25-Year-Old
2023 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
178
YDS
613
TD
2
YDS
223
TD
0
2024 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Dillon remains an overqualified backup, but at least one who plays more than most other backup running backs. Indeed, in the last two years the Packers have shifted away from Aaron Jones as the clear starter and implemented a rotation of quasi-equals similar to how the Saints once used Alvin Kamara and Mark Ingram. Dillon is the powerful counterpart to the slashing Jones, and it seems like tasks will continue to split between the two on a situational basis. As much as that might be ideal for the Packers offense, it isn't for the fantasy production of either player. Dillon might be an RB1 if Jones were to miss time, just as Jones was a fantasy RB1 before Dillon's involvement increased the last two years. Aaron Rodgers' departure this offseason brings with it the threat of Green Bay's offense declining for a second straight year, but it might also work out for Dillon if the Packers run the ball more often with Jordan Love under center and remain reasonably efficient overall. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
Return to Green Bay official
Dillon (thumb/neck) officially re-signed with the Packers on Friday.
ANALYSIS
After missing the final three games of last season due to a neck stinger, Dillon was in danger of moving on to a new organization following the completion of his rookie contract, but the 2020 second-round pick will remain in Green Bay on what's called the four-year qualifying contract, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. With his signing made official by the NFL, Dillon will emerge from the early days of the new league year as the Packers' current No. 2 running back behind newcomer Josh Jacobs, who is taking over for the departed Aaron Jones (Vikings). If he's in that role Week 1 of the upcoming campaign, Dillon likely would be poised for his workload from the last three years, which amounted to nearly 13.0 touches per game.
After missing the final three games of last season due to a neck stinger, Dillon was in danger of moving on to a new organization following the completion of his rookie contract, but the 2020 second-round pick will remain in Green Bay on what's called the four-year qualifying contract, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. With his signing made official by the NFL, Dillon will emerge from the early days of the new league year as the Packers' current No. 2 running back behind newcomer Josh Jacobs, who is taking over for the departed Aaron Jones (Vikings). If he's in that role Week 1 of the upcoming campaign, Dillon likely would be poised for his workload from the last three years, which amounted to nearly 13.0 touches per game.
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Advanced NFL Stats
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Broken Tackle %
6.7%Positive Run %
82.6%% Yds After Contact
69.3%Avg Yds After Contact
2.4Rushing TD %
1.1%Touches Per Game
13.3% Snaps w/Touch
42.3%Air Yards Per Game
-1.2Air Yards Per Snap
-0.04% Team Air Yards
-0.4%% Team Targets
5.0%Avg Depth of Target
-0.6 YdsCatch Rate
78.6%Drop Rate
3.6%Avg Yds After Catch
10.9% Targeted On Route
13.2%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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2023 AJ Dillon Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do AJ Dillon's measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 0"Weight
247 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.53 secCone Drill
7.19 secVertical Jump
41.0 inBroad Jump
131 inBench Press
23 repsHand Length
9.63 inArm Length
31.63 in
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Linked to three teams
Dillon reportedly has drawn interest from the Giants, Colts and Cowboys in free agency, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
ANALYSIS
Dillon isn't expected to re-sign with the Packers, who have already replaced Aaron Jones with Josh Jacobs atop the depth chart at running back. All three aforementioned suitors lost prominent running backs to free agency in Saquon Barkley, Zack Moss and Tony Pollard, respectively. Dillon, who is recovering from thumb and neck injuries, will likely be looked upon to fill a No. 2 role wherever he signs, similar to how he was utilized in Green Bay.
Dillon isn't expected to re-sign with the Packers, who have already replaced Aaron Jones with Josh Jacobs atop the depth chart at running back. All three aforementioned suitors lost prominent running backs to free agency in Saquon Barkley, Zack Moss and Tony Pollard, respectively. Dillon, who is recovering from thumb and neck injuries, will likely be looked upon to fill a No. 2 role wherever he signs, similar to how he was utilized in Green Bay.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
2022
2021
2020
Through three games in 2021, it looked like Dillon was stuck in the same role he had as a
rookie, getting just a handful of carries per week behind Aaron Jones. That all changed against
the Steelers in Week 4 when the two backs had nearly identical workloads and production.
From that point on, Dillon and Jones were in a timeshare, and while both players had solid
numbers, neither was able to pull away from the other. Dillon's best fantasy game of the season came in Week 10 when he racked up 128 total yards and two touchdowns with the help of a 50-yard catch. The bruising back out of Boston College is listed at the same weight as Derrick
Henry, but at three inches shorter, Dillon looks more like a traditional fullback. He doesn't play
like one, though, as he has the speed and agility to do more than just thunder through
defenders. Dillon also has shown growth since entering the NFL, even emerging as a receiving
asset last year with 34 catches and no drops. Jones is still in town for at least one more season
before things get dicey with his contract, and Green Bay promoted from within to replace
offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett after his departure for Denver, so there's no reason to
think the backfield arrangement will see any big changes. Barring a serious injury to one or the
other, Dillon and Jones put a ceiling on each other once again in 2022.
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Returning to Green Bay
Dillon (thumb/neck) is in line to re-sign with the Packers, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
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Finishes season injured
Dillon (thumb/neck) tallied 178 carries for 613 yards and two touchdowns while adding 22 receptions for 223 yards over 15 games in the 2023 season.
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Sitting out again Saturday
Dillon (thumb/neck) is listed as inactive for Saturday's divisional-round game at San Francisco, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
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Status in question for Saturday
Coach Matt LaFleur said Thursday that Dillon (thumb/neck) will be questionable for Saturday's divisional-round game at San Francisco, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
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Misses another practice
Dillon (neck/thumb) remained sidelined at practice Wednesday, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
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