Corey Dillon

Corey Dillon is a former professional football running back who played for the Cincinnati Bengals and New England Patriots.

Dillon attended Franklin High School where he was a two-sport standout in baseball and football. He won all-state honors in football, was an All-Metro Player of Year and earned All-Metro honors in baseball. He was selected by the San Diego Padres (as an outfielder) in the 1993 free agent baseball draft. He played JC ball at Dixie College in St. George, Utah, in 1995, and was chosen JC Offensive Back of the Year by College Sports magazine. In 1996, he played at the University of Washington.Official Site: About Corey Dillon

He was originally selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the second round (46th overall) of the 1997 NFL Draft. He spent seven years of his career with the Bengals before he was traded to the New England Patriots in exchange for a 2004 second-round draft pick, Madieu Williams on April 19, 2004. He played three seasons with the Patriots.Patriots.com: Corey Dillon Biography

In 2000, Dillon broke Walter Payton's record for most yards rushing in a single game, with 278.Los Angeles Times: Dillon enters record book with late rush Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson now owns this record, rushing for 296 yards in his eighth career NFL game.ESPN.com: Eight games into career, Peterson owns single game rushing record He was named to the Pro Bowl four times and was a Super Bowl Champion with the Patriots in Super Bowl XXXIX.Official Site: About Corey Dillon

• Pro-Football-Reference.com: Career Stats
  • Height: 6' 1"
  • Weight: 225 lbs
  • Rookie Year: 1997

• October 24, 1974: Born in Seattle, Washington

• 1993: Graduated at Franklin High School

• 1993: Drafted by San Diego Padres in the free agent baseball draft.

• 1995: Played for Dixie State College of Utah

• 1996: Played for University of Washington

• 1997: Drafted by Cincinnati Bengals as a 46th overall pick

• 1997 - 2003: Cincinnati Bengals

• 2003 - 2006: New England Patriots