2.) Derrick Dillon
Derek Dillon is an unrecognized player out of LSU, who has elite speed. As an explosive runner with a 4.29 40 yard dash, he is the perfect player to serve as a kick returner in the NFL.
LSU WR Derrick Dillon also ran at Baton Rouge Pro Day on Wednesday, and was clocked in the 40 at 4.28 seconds, per his agent Martin Fischman. pic.twitter.com/tyhDoxLlMV
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 10, 2020
In 2019, he caught 15 passes for 202 yards and two touchdowns. At just 5 foot 11 and 185 pounds, he’s a smaller player that likely serves best in the slot. It will be difficult for him to earn a spot on the team with reserve options like Binjimen Victor, Austin Mack, David Sills, Da’Mari Scott, Cody Core, and Alex Bachman competing for roster spots.
His best bet is earning a special team’s position, and his speed gives him the ability to return kicks at a high-level.
Joe Burrow to Derrick Dillon. 37 yards. Touchdown No. 28.
Joe Burrow took half as many games (6.5) as JaMarcus Russell (13) to tie the record … and this game's far from over. https://t.co/8RHqaYjrYX
— Jeff Nowak (@Jeff_Nowak) October 19, 2019