Corey Dillon
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Position: RB
Jersey #: 28
Date of Birth: October 24, 1974
Height / Weight: 6'1" / 225 lbs
Drafted: Round , Pick 43 in 1997 by CIN
First Team: CIN (1997)
Last Team: NE (2006)
Running Back Stats
| Year | Team | Games | Rush Att | Rush Yds | Rush TDs | Rec | Targets | Rec Yds | Rec TDs | Fumbles | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | NE | 16 | 199 | 812 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 147 | 0 | 2 | 170 |
| 2005 | NE | 11 | 209 | 733 | 12 | 22 | 22 | 181 | 1 | 1 | 167 |
| 2004 | NE | 15 | 345 | 1635 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 103 | 1 | 3 | 246 |
| 2003 | CIN | 13 | 138 | 541 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 73 |
| 2002 | CIN | 16 | 314 | 1311 | 7 | 43 | 61 | 298 | 0 | 2 | 199 |
| 2001 | CIN | 16 | 340 | 1315 | 10 | 34 | 61 | 228 | 3 | 3 | 224 |
| 2000 | CIN | 16 | 302 | 1360 | 7 | 18 | 26 | 158 | 0 | 3 | 188 |
| 1999 | CIN | 15 | 258 | 1172 | 5 | 28 | 46 | 260 | 1 | 2 | 175 |
Career Summary
Last Updated: February 10, 2025
Corey Dillon: Career Overview
Date of Birth: October 24, 1974Position: Running Back (RB)
Career Timeline
- Cincinnati Bengals (1997-2003)
- Drafted in the second round of the 1997 NFL Draft (pick 43 overall).
- Quickly became the team's starting running back and one of the league's top rushers.
- Set a franchise record for rushing yards in a single game with 278 yards against the Baltimore Ravens on October 22,
2000. This performance remains one of the most memorable in NFL history. - Named to the Pro Bowl in 1999 and 2000.
- In 2001, he led the AFC in rushing yards with 1,318 yards.
- Finished his Bengals career with 8,061 rushing yards and 45 rushing touchdowns.
- New England Patriots (2004-2006)
- Traded to the Patriots before the 2004 season.
- Contributed significantly to the team's success, helping them win Super Bowl XXXIX in 2005.
- In the 2004 season, he rushed for 1,635 yards, marking the first 1,000-yard season for a Patriots running back since 1997.
- In 2005, he added 1,000 rushing yards again, demonstrating his durability and skill.
- Retired from the NFL after the 2006 season, finishing his career with 11,241 rushing yards and 82 total touchdowns.
Accomplishments
- 2× Pro Bowl selection (1999, 2000)
- Super Bowl champion (XXXIX)
- 1× NFL rushing yards leader (2001)
- Inducted into the Bengals' 50th Anniversary Team.
- Ranked among the top 25 all-time leading rushers in NFL history.
Legacy
Corey Dillon is remembered as one of the most talented running backs of his era, known for his powerful running style and ability to break tackles. His record-setting performance with the Bengals and his key contributions to the Patriots' Super Bowl victory solidified his legacy in the NFL.Source: gpt-4o-mini
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