Powerful Boston College record-setter nicknamed Quadzilla, now joining the Panthers' backfield.
AJ Dillon became Boston College's all-time leading rusher behind a bruising, power-back style. He spent five seasons in Green Bay and one in Philadelphia before signing with Carolina in 2026. Injuries and a crowded depth chart have limited his recent workload.
Path to the league
Dillon set Boston College's career rushing record with 4,382 yards and posted back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons, a school first. The Packers drafted him in the second round in 2020. He served as Green Bay's thunder back next to Aaron Jones for several years.
2025 season
Dillon spent 2025 with the Eagles behind Saquon Barkley, appearing in seven games. He logged 12 carries for 60 yards and three catches for 21 yards in a limited role. He signed a one-year deal with the Panthers in March 2026.
Sources
- Wikipedia: A. J. Dillon
- ESPN: AJ Dillon player page
Statistics
2025 season and career2025 Season · Rushing
7 games played▶Rushing · career
| Year | Team | GP | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | eagles | 7 | 12 | 60 | 5.0 | 0 | 11 |
| 2023 | packers | 15 | 178 | 613 | 3.4 | 2 | 40 |
| 2022 | packers | 17 | 186 | 770 | 4.1 | 7 | 27 |
| 2021 | packers | 17 | 187 | 803 | 4.3 | 5 | 36 |
| 2020 | packers | 11 | 46 | 242 | 5.3 | 2 | 30 |
▶Receiving · career
| Year | Team | GP | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | eagles | 7 | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 0 | 11 |
| 2023 | packers | 15 | 22 | 223 | 10.1 | 0 | 35 |
| 2022 | packers | 17 | 28 | 206 | 7.4 | 0 | 17 |
| 2021 | packers | 17 | 34 | 313 | 9.2 | 2 | 50 |
| 2020 | packers | 11 | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 0 | 16 |
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Running Back
- Group
- offense
- College
- Boston College
- Hometown
- New London, CT, USA
- Age
- 28
- Status
- active
