Andre Dillard
Andre Dillard (born October 3, 1995) is an American football offensive tackle who is a free agent. He played college football at Washington State, and was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles 22nd overall in the 2019 NFL Draft.
Dillard in 2019 | |||||
| Personal information | |||||
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| Born: | October 3, 1995 Woodinville, Washington, U.S. | ||||
| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 315 lb (143 kg) | ||||
| Career information | |||||
| High school: | Woodinville (WA) | ||||
| College: | Washington State (2014–2018) | ||||
| Position: | Offensive tackle | ||||
| NFL draft: | 2019 / Round: 1 / Pick: 22 | ||||
| Career history | |||||
| Career highlights and awards | |||||
| Career NFL statistics as of 2023 | |||||
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| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |||||
College career edit
After redshirting his first year at Washington State, Dillard played only 3 games during his freshman season at left tackle. Before his junior season, strength coach Marco Candido repositioned Dillard as the replacement for left tackle Joe Dahl.[1] During his next 2 seasons, he started all 26 games at left tackle.
Professional career edit
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 315 lb (143 kg) | 33+1⁄2 in (0.85 m) | 10 in (0.25 m) | 4.96 s | 1.69 s | 2.86 s | 4.40 s | 7.44 s | 29.0 in (0.74 m) | 9 ft 10 in (3.00 m) | 24 reps | |
| All values from NFL Combine[2][3] | ||||||||||||
Philadelphia Eagles edit
Dillard was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles with the 22nd overall pick in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft.[4] He played in all 16 games as a rookie, starting four in place of injured starters.
Dillard entered training camp in 2020 as the projected starting left tackle. However on August 27, 2020, he suffered torn biceps and was ruled out for the season.[5] He was placed on injured reserve on September 3.[6]
Dillard entered training camp in 2021 in a battle with Jordan Mailata for the starting left tackle role, but began the season as a backup. Due to an absence by Lane Johnson, Dillard started four games from week 3 to week 6 at left tackle with Mailata having been moved to right tackle during that time. He was placed on the COVID list on December 20, 2021.[7] He was removed from the COVID list on December 29.[8]
The Eagles declined the fifth-year option on Dillard's contract on May 2, 2022, making him a free agent after the season.[9] He was placed on injured reserve on September 6, 2022.[10] He was activated on October 15.[11]
Tennessee Titans edit
On March 20, 2023, Dillard signed a three-year, $29 million contract with the Tennessee Titans.[12] He was named the starting left tackle, and started 10 of 16 games played. He was released on March 15, 2024.[13]
Personal life edit
Grew up in Woodinville, WA. Mother: Jennifer Bollinger. Dillard's father, Mitch, also played football for Washington State Cougars as an offensive lineman from 1983 to 1986.[14]
References edit
- ^ Thorpe, Jacob (March 26, 2016). "Cougars prepare Andre Dillard as capable replacement to Joe Dahl at left tackle". The Spokesman-Review. Cowles Company. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
- ^ "Andre Dillard Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 12, 2020.
- ^ "2019 NFL Draft Scout Andre Dillard College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
- ^ Bergman, Jeremy (April 25, 2019). "Eagles trade up with Ravens to pick Andre Dillard". National Football League. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
- ^ Smith, Michael David (August 27, 2020). "Report: Andre Dillard out for season with torn biceps". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
- ^ McPherson, Chris (September 3, 2020). "Eagles place Andre Dillard on Injured Reserve; waive 12 players". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved September 4, 2020.
- ^ Lipinski, Michael (December 20, 2021). "Dickerson and Dillard Land on Reserve/COVID-19 List". SportsTalkPhilly.com.
- ^ McPherson, Chris (December 29, 2021). "Eagles activate 4 players from the Reserve/COVID-19 list". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
- ^ "Fifth-year option tracker for first-round picks from the 2019 NFL Draft". NFL.com.
- ^ "Roster Moves: Eagles place T Andre Dillard on Injured Reserve". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. September 6, 2022.
- ^ Hurley, Sage (October 15, 2022). "Eagles activate Andre Dillard from Injured Reserve". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
- ^ Wyatt, Jim (March 20, 2023). "Titans Agree to Terms With Former Eagles Tackle Andre Dillard". TennesseeTitans.com. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
- ^ Wyatt, Jim (March 15, 2024). "Titans Release Offensive Lineman Andre Dillard". TennesseeTitans.com.
- ^ Johnson, Derek (August 31, 2015). . The Woodinville Weekly. Archived from the original on June 1, 2019. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
External links edit
- Andre Dillard on Twitter
- Washington State Cougars bio