By Kevin Stone/@kstone06 AJ Dillon faced loaded boxes nearly every snap of his career at Boston College, now, he’ll be facing guys like Khalil Mack and Anthony Barr when he hits the hole. The Green Bay Packers jumped up to select Dillion at No. 62 overall at the end of the second round of the NFL Draft on Friday night. Dillon heads to the NFC North Division with the Bears,…
By Kevin J. Stone/@kstone06/@newftbj AJ Dillon is still just a little over a week away from one of the biggest moments of his life, but it’s going to be much different than what young boys dream of while growing up hoping to play professional football. The NFL Draft begins next Thursday, and the former BC tailback is almost certainly a lock to get drafted, but instead of being able to…
Image courtesy of Michael Conroy/Associated Press Former Boston College running back A.J Dillon put on a show at the NFL Combine on Friday night. Dillon measured in at 6’0″ 247 pounds. with 31 5/8″ arms and 9 5/8″ hands. It is abundantly obvious that Dillon is a specimen physically but his workout numbers were truly off the charts. Here is a breakdown of each category and how Dillon performed. 40…
Boston College all time leading rusher, A.J Dillon has decided to enter the NFL Draft. Dillon made the announcement after three stellar seasons at the Heights. He finished his career with 4,382 yards and 38 touchdowns. He carried the ball an astonishing 845 times. Dillon will forgo the Birmingham Bowl to prepare for the NFL Combine and the draft process. At 6–0 and 249 pounds, Dillon is a punishing down…
For the Boston College Eagles, the 2019 season will go as junior quarterback Anthony Brown goes. Brown has flashed elite potential at times but inconsistent play and injuries have kept him from playing to his potential. The Eagles offense will once again center around running back A.J Dillon but a revamped offensive line may need time to put it all together so new offensive coordinator Mike Bajakian may lean on…
The Eagles travel to Raleigh today to battle Ryan Finley and the undefeated Wolfpack. B.C will have to win this game without A.J Dillon who did not make the trip because of an ankle injury. Here are three keys for the Eagles in this game. 1. Anthony Brown Must Pick Up the Slack: With Dillon out, more of the offense will run through Brown and he must play well. The…
Steve Addazio is pumped about his team’s potential this season. Opening Thought: Expectations are high this season at the Heights as Boston College returns one of the most talented rosters Steve Addazio’s tenure. After a slow start, Boston College finished 7-6 last season losing 27-20 to Iowa in the Pinstripe Bowl. The Ragles have the schedule and the talent to potentially win nine games and get to a high profile…