RB AJ Dillon, Boston College.

While quarterbacks so often get the glory, especially in a matchup featuring Rodgers and Brady, the battles upfront along the line of scrimmage will alomst certainly decide a victor on Sunday. In the Packers offense, backs are a vital part of the passing game, last season Williams/Jones combined for 88 catches.

Most notably, Green Bay has begun laying the framework for the long-term future of its offense.
This will give Dillon the opportunity to ease into the NFL game, and not be thrusted into the starting lineup right away.

If either get hurt, or if Matt LaFleur wants to use him on situational plays, Dillon could find a role right away with the Packers. These stints were one sad footnote in their legendary careers, We break down and render a verdict on your most difficult trade proposals ahead of Week 6 , What's surprised us so far as we reach the season's quarter-mark , Odell's COVID-19 test came back negative, clearing the Browns WR to return to team headquarters (NFL Network). The Eagles are looking to make a step forward this season as they begin practice this week. Landing in Green Bay is an ideal for Dillon for a number of reasons. This will be a terrific test for Matt LaFleur's high-flying offense. 26 overall, the Packers came right back in the second round with a tailback who forecasts as a bruising runner. The Eagles are looking to make a step forward this season as they begin practice this week. Register today for free or log in to access this premium article. Apr 25, 2020 On Friday night, the Green Bay Packers selected Boston College running back AJ Dillon in the 2nd round (62nd pick) of the 2020 NFL Draft. He's a good one-cut runner with below-average wiggle but natural power to create yards after contact. There were multiple teams that could have drafted AJ Dillon, but Green Bay could be the most ideal for the back. It's more likely than not Dillon will start his career as a change-of-pace rusher behind lead tailback Aaron Jones. A project at TE for their 3rd pick when he was rated 5th round and lost a 4th round when he didn’t have to. He recorded a Relative Athletic Score of 9.16, out of a possible 10.0. So your forecast was 3rd round onward and low chance Greenbay would pick him. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. A Kentucky OLB/DE has caught the attention of the Eagles, late in the cycle. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. He broke almost every Boston College rushing record including yards with 4,382 yards, and touchdowns (40). A look at the upcoming game, including how to watch and listen. Green Bay should also give Dillon the opportunity to silence doubters about his ability to be an effective pass catching back. RAS is a composite metric on a 0 to 10 scale based on the average of all of the percentile for each of the metrics the player completed either at the Combine or pro day. Defenses will have to respect the pass, which should open up more space for Dillon. AJ Dillon was a surprising pick for the Packers in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft, but that selection does present interesting dynasty value. The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. Here's how the Packers' depth chart looks after the second round: QB: Aaron Rodgers, Jordan Love, Tim Boyle, RB: Aaron Jones, AJ Dillon, Jamaal Williams, WR2: Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Allen Lazard.
Dillon's season high in catches was in 2019, when he only had 13 receptions. Our weekly episode of the BC Bulletin podcast has been dropped, make sure to follow and rate us on Apple podcasts or where ever you get your podcasts.