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AJ Dillon

RB

AJ Dillon came into the league as a 2nd-round selection (62nd overall) in 2020, drafted out of Boston College. He's currently with CAR, in his 7th season in the league. His 40.6 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the RB average, in the 19th percentile. Burst is his calling card, grading in the 98th percentile among his peers. Across 6 NFL seasons, he has totaled 2,531 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns.

Size

6'0", 247#

College

Boston College

Draft

Rd 2, 62nd overall (2020)

Seasons

2020–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
29.3

12th percentile among RBs · limited sample

4 games · 19 touches

Volume×0.1-0.43
Receiving×0.14-0.57
Total EPA×0.24-1.15
Conversion×0.1-0.43
Ball security×0.06+0.37
Yards/carry×0.12-0.90
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-1.77

Week 1 projection · vs CHI

Methodology
Rush yds31.1 (9.2–53)51% 30.5+
Rush yds31.1 (9.2–53)51% 30.5+
Rush yds31.1 (9.2–53)51% 30.5+
Rush yds31.1 (9.2–53)51% 30.5+
Rush yds31.1 (9.2–53)51% 30.5+
Rush TD0.1 (0–1)11% 0.5+
Rush TD0.1 (0–1)11% 0.5+
Rush TD0.1 (0–1)11% 0.5+
Rush TD0.1 (0–1)11% 0.5+
Rush TD0.1 (0–1)11% 0.5+
Rec1.7 (0–3)50% 1.5+
Rec1.7 (0–3)50% 1.5+
Rec1.7 (0–3)50% 1.5+
Rec1.7 (0–3)50% 1.5+
Rec1.7 (0–3)50% 1.5+
Rec yds18.2 (0.3–36.2)44% 20.5+
Rec yds18.2 (0.3–36.2)44% 20.5+
Rec yds18.2 (0.3–36.2)44% 20.5+
Rec yds18.2 (0.3–36.2)44% 20.5+
Rec yds18.2 (0.3–36.2)44% 20.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2026 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed44▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst98▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility30▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).

Size91▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Rushing

Rush Efficiency6▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry11▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion32▶

(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.

Receiving

Receiving21▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.

Impact

Ball Security68▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume49▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency12▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026CAR29.344323
2025PHI44.9660321
2023GB40.615613222223
2022GB61.317770728206
2021GB82.9178035343132
2020GB72.292422221

Career profile

AJ Dillon has appeared in 68 regular-season games across 6 NFL seasons on file, playing for 3 teams: GB (2020–2023), PHI (2025), CAR (2026).

He has rushed for 2,531 yards and 16 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 91 passes for 787 yards and 2 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2021 with GB: 803 yards and 5 touchdowns in 17 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2021: a 82.9, in the 97th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1CHI28 rush yds, 0 TD42.2
Week 2ATL-3 rush yds, 0 TD33.7
Week 3CLE16 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, -2 yds, 0 TD46.1
Week 4DET2 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD29.3

AJ Dillon — common questions

What position does AJ Dillon play?
AJ Dillon is listed as an RB.
Which teams has AJ Dillon played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), AJ Dillon has played for GB (2020–2023), PHI (2025), CAR (2026).
Where did AJ Dillon go to college?
AJ Dillon played college football at Boston College.
When was AJ Dillon drafted?
AJ Dillon was selected in round 2, 62nd overall, of the 2020 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has AJ Dillon scored?
AJ Dillon has 18 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (16 rushing, 2 receiving).
What is AJ Dillon's ScoutIndex Rating?
AJ Dillon rated 29.3 for 2026, the 12th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 2, 2020

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