A third-year offensive lineman ... serves as a reserve center.
As a Redshirt Freshman (2009): Did not see game action ... served as a backup center ... made the travel squad for the final four road games.
As a Freshman (2008): Served a redshirt season.
At Wootten High School: A three-year letterwinner who played center for the Patriots ... garnered first team all-league, second team All-Gazette and honorable mention all-state honors as a senior in 2007 ... also named to the All-Sentinel team ... did not allow a sack during his senior season ... recipient of the team's Shawn Thomas Leadership Award ... also participated in wrestling and lacrosse during his prep career, helping both squads claim league championships ... also considered Colgate and New Hampshire ... coached by Greg Malling.
Personal: Born in Los Angeles, Calif., but hails from Rockville, Md. ... parents are John, Jr., and Debra Megee Dillon ... mother played field hockey at Holy Cross ... has two sisters, Kaitlin (21) and Maggie (13) ... named to the Dean's List in spring of 2009 ... a six-time recipient of the scholar-athlete award during high school ... enjoys kayaking, hiking and fishing in his spare time ... once canoed a river from mid-Maine to Canada ... chose Maryland because of its location and the many opportunities the university offers ... would like to own a restaurant someday ... a philosophy major.
