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AJ Dillon
RBCarolina Panthers
6'0" · 250 lbs · Age 28 · Yr 7 · 68 GP · Boston College · Rd 2, Pick 62 (2020)
AJ Dillon
RBCarolina Panthers
6'0" · 250 lbs · Age 28 · Yr 7 · 68 GP · Boston College · Rd 2, Pick 62 (2020)
6'0" · 250 lbs · Age 28 · Yr 7 · 68 GP · Boston College · Rd 2, Pick 62 (2020)
Injury Status
Questionable
Right ankle.
updated 2d ago
Weekly reports clear in the offseason. Last on file: Wk 19, 2023, Doubtful (Thumb / Neck) · over a year ago.
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2026 Season
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FP/G
10.8
Rush YDs/G
0.0
Rush TDs/G
0.5
Tgt/G
0.5
Rec/G
0.8
Rec YDs/G
0.0
Rec TDs/G
12%
Snap%
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AJ Dillon is a 7th-year running back for the Carolina Panthers. Listed at age 28, 6'0", 250 lbs. Drafted in the 2nd round (62nd overall) of the 2020 NFL Draft out of Boston College. In 2026 he played 4 games and recorded 43 rushing yards, 2 receptions for 3 yards, ranking 73rd among NFL RBs. Across 68 games over 6 seasons, his career totals include 2,531 career rushing yards, 16 career rushing TDs, 91 career receptions. Current Madden NFL overall rating: 74. Browse AJ Dillon's complete career stats, season-by-season game logs, Madden ratings, depth chart history, and fantasy football projections on League Station.
Career Stats
| Season | G | Rush Yds | YPC | Ru Yds/G | Rush TD | Tgt | Rec | Rec Yds | Re Yds/G | Rec TD |
|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 43 | 2.5 | 10.8 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0.8 | 0 |
| 2025 | 6 | 60 | 5.0 | 10.0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 3.5 | 0 |
| 2023 | 15 | 613 | 3.4 | 40.9 | 2 | 28 | 22 | 223 | 14.9 | 0 |
| 2022 | 17 | 770 | 4.1 | 45.3 | 7 | 43 | 28 | 206 | 12.1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 17 | 803 | 4.3 | 47.2 | 5 | 37 | 34 | 313 | 18.4 | 2 |
| 2020 | 9 | 242 | 5.3 | 26.9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 2.3 | 0 |
| Total | 68 | 2,531 | 4.0 | 37.2 | 16 | 115 | 91 | 787 | 11.6 | 2 |
| Avg | 11.3 | 421.8 | 2.7 | 19.2 | 15.2 | 131.2 | 0.3 |
Next Gen Stats: Rushing
RYOE = rush yards over expected (vs. a model trained on the defensive box at the snap). 8+ box rate flags loaded fronts.
| Yr | Tm | Att | Yds | TD | RYOE | RYOE/A | Eff | 8+ Box % | TLOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | GB | 178 | 613 | 2 | -64 | -0.36 | 4.14 | 25.3% | 2.60s |
| 2022 | GB | 186 | 770 | 7 | -35 | -0.19 | 3.64 | 16.1% | 2.60s |
| 2021 | GB | 187 | 803 | 5 | +47 | +0.25 | 3.52 | 21.4% | 2.55s |
Source: NFL Next Gen Stats via nflverse. Regular season only; coverage starts 2016. Color tone reflects percentile rank among qualified players that season.
PFR Advanced: Rushing
Yards before/after contact and broken tackles isolate "earned" yards from blocking. YBC/att leans on the offensive line; YAC/att and broken tackles are the runner.
| Yr | Tm | G | Att | Yds | TD | YBC/A | YAC/A | BTk | BTk/A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | CAR | 3 | 12 | 41 | — | 1.50 | 1.90 | 2 | 0.167 |
| 2025 | PHI | 7 | 12 | 60 | — | 2.30 | 2.70 | 2 | 0.167 |
| 2023 | GB | 15 | 178 | 613 | 2 | 1.70 | 1.70 | 5 | 0.028 |
| 2022 | GB | 17 | 186 | 770 | 7 | 2.40 | 1.70 | 6 | 0.032 |
| 2021 | GB | 17 | 187 | 803 | 5 | 2.10 | 2.20 | 17 | 0.091 |
| 2020 | GB | 11 | 46 | 242 | 2 | 2.20 | 3.10 | 6 | 0.130 |
Source: Pro Football Reference via nflverse. Regular season only; advanced stats coverage starts 2018.
Availability
5-Year Availability58%
2026 Season100%
Shutdown Seasons1 of 5