In the days after its head coach was fired, Boston College lost its long-time starting quarterback to the transfer portal. Today, they’ve lost their top running back to the next level of football.
On Twitter Tuesday afternoon, AJ Dillon announced via a video that he has decided to forego his remaining eligibility and will make himself available for the 2020 NFL Draft. The back also confirmed that he will not play in BC’s Birmingham Bowl matchup with Cincinnati.
Thank you to everyone who has supported me up to this point, now onto the next chapter 🔜 #2020NFLDRAFT pic.twitter.com/PO1WQW6Nwf
— AJ Dillon (@ajdillon7) December 10, 2019
Dillon has led the Eagles in rushing each of the last three seasons, including a career-high 1,685 yards in 2019. With 4,382 yards, he will leave as the football program’s all-time leading rusher.
