Andre Dillard

Last updated

‹ The template Infobox gridiron football biography is being considered for merging. ›
Andre Dillard
Andre Dillard 2019.jpg
Dillard with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2019
Profile
Position Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born (1995-10-03) October 3, 1995 (age 30)
Woodinville, Washington, U.S.
Height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight315 lb (143 kg)
Career information
High school Woodinville (WA)
College Washington State (2014–2018)
NFL draft 2019: 1st round, 22nd overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Games played69
Games started19
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Andre Clyde Dillard (born October 3, 1995) is an American professional football offensive tackle. He played college football for the Washington State Cougars and was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles 22nd overall in the 2019 NFL draft. Dillard has also played for the Tennessee Titans and Green Bay Packers.

Contents

College career

Dillard in 2018 Andre Dillard.jpg
Dillard in 2018

After redshirting his first year at Washington State, Dillard played only three 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 two seasons, he started all 26 games at left tackle.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-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 s1.69 s2.86 s4.40 s7.44 s29.0 in
(0.74 m)		9 ft 10 in
(3.00 m)		24 reps
All values from NFL Combine [2] [3]

Philadelphia Eagles

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] Dillard 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 Weeks 3 to 6 at left tackle with Mailata having been moved to right tackle during that time. Dillard was placed on the COVID list on December 20. [7] He was removed from the COVID list nine days later. [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. [10] Dillard was activated on October 15. [11]

Tennessee Titans

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. Dillard was released on March 15, 2024. [13]

Green Bay Packers

On April 18, 2024, Dillard signed with the Green Bay Packers. [14] He was named a backup tackle, playing almost exclusively on special teams.

San Francisco 49ers

On May 9, 2025, Dillard signed with the San Francisco 49ers. [15] On August 14, he was placed on injured reserve. [16] On August 25, Dillard was released by the 49ers with an injury settlement. [17] On October 28, 2025, Dillard was signed to the 49ers' practice squad. [18] He was released on October 30. [19]

Personal life

Dillard grew up in Woodinville, WA., to Jennifer Bollinger and father, Mitch, who had also played football for Washington State Cougars as an offensive lineman from 1983 to 1986. [20]

References

  1. ↑ 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.
  2. ↑ Zierlein, Lance. "Andre Dillard Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". National Football League. Retrieved March 12, 2020.
  3. ↑ "2019 NFL Draft Scout Andre Dillard College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  4. ↑ Bergman, Jeremy (April 25, 2019). "Eagles trade up with Ravens to pick Andre Dillard". National Football League . Retrieved April 26, 2019.
  5. ↑ Smith, Michael David (August 27, 2020). "Report: Andre Dillard out for season with torn biceps". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
  6. ↑ McPherson, Chris (September 3, 2020). "Eagles place Andre Dillard on Injured Reserve; waive 12 players". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved September 4, 2020.
  7. ↑ Lipinski, Michael (December 20, 2021). "Dickerson and Dillard Land on Reserve/COVID-19 List". SportsTalkPhilly.com.
  8. ↑ McPherson, Chris (December 29, 2021). "Eagles activate 4 players from the Reserve/COVID-19 list". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  9. ↑ "Fifth-year option tracker for first-round picks from the 2019 NFL Draft". NFL.com. April 25, 2022. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
  10. ↑ Hurley, Sage (September 6, 2022). "Roster Moves: Eagles place T Andre Dillard on Injured Reserve". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  11. ↑ Hurley, Sage (October 15, 2022). "Eagles activate Andre Dillard from Injured Reserve". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
  12. ↑ Wyatt, Jim (March 20, 2023). "Titans Agree to Terms With Former Eagles Tackle Andre Dillard". TennesseeTitans.com. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
  13. ↑ Wyatt, Jim (March 15, 2024). "Titans Release Offensive Lineman Andre Dillard". TennesseeTitans.com.
  14. ↑ "Packers sign T Andre Dillard". Packers.com. April 18, 2024. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
  15. ↑ "49ers Sign Dillard, Flowers, Petit-Frere and 12 Rookies; Waive Three Players". 49ers.com. May 9, 2025. Retrieved May 9, 2025.
  16. ↑ "49ers Sign Two Defensive Lineman, Place Dillard on IR, Waive Another". 49ers.com. August 14, 2025. Retrieved August 14, 2025.
  17. ↑ "Andre Dillard: Bound for free agency". CBS Sports. August 25, 2025. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
  18. ↑ "San Francisco 49ers Sign OL Dillard to Practice Squad, Release Player". 49ers.com. October 28, 2025. Retrieved October 28, 2025.
  19. ↑ https://nfltraderumors.co/49ers-make-two-practice-squad-moves-5/
  20. ↑ Johnson, Derek (August 31, 2015). "WHS FOOTBALL: EX-FALCON DILLARD LOVING LIFE AT WSU". The Woodinville Weekly . Archived from the original on June 1, 2019. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.