Dillon Fitzpatrick brings compact power and efficient early production to Dayton’s backfield
In the 2025 season, Dayton RB Dillon Fitzpatrick showed useful efficiency with 11 carries for 55 yards, a 5.0 yards-per-carry average, and a long run of 33 yards, suggesting a north-south runner with burst rather than a volume grinder. Listed around 5-foot-9 and 214 pounds, he has a low-center, sturdy build that fits a physical rushing role, and Dayton’s 2026 roster lists him as a redshirt sophomore, so there’s still development runway. If a team wants a tough, compact back with early flashes and room to grow, he’s a name worth tracking.
