J.K. Dobbins | RB | Ohio State University
Height | 5-10
Weight | 217
Strengths
If your team is looking for a running back that excels in outside zone runs, look no further than Dobbins. At Ohio State, he was excellent at running in the zone blocking plays allowing the line to set up blocks before exploding out of the backfield. He has elite vision that allows him to navigate the traffic in the second and third levels of a defense. Dobbins doesn’t need much of a crease as he can get skinny to get through the gap on running plays.
Dobbins can run through contact without suffering much loss of balance. He runs with a low center of gravity that allows him to maintain that sense of balance. When he gets outside, Dobbins is an absolute handful for opposing defenses. When getting out in space, his vision and change of direction come into play. He can start and stop at a moments notice, just ask Michigan’s defense.
Filthy juke by JK Dobbins #OSUvsMICH #Buckeyes pic.twitter.com/9nk81xv1Eg
— Tony Clements (@TonyClementsTC) November 30, 2019
Dobbins is a guy who can be an absolute weapon at the next level. With his footwork, balance and vision. Add in the fact that he can create yards after contact and Dobbins is one that can give you everything when running the ball.
Weaknesses
While Dobbins made strides a receiver coming out of the backfield, he can still use some refinement in that area of his game. He caught 71 passes in three seasons for the Buckeyes that racked up 645 yards and five touchdowns. It shows that there is a building block to be used at the next level.
Much like his receiving efforts, blocking can be hit or miss for Dobbins. He is physical enough to give his quarterback time to make a play but needs work on blitz recognition and where he needs to get on the field to make a key block.
Bottom Line
Dobbins has the running game down pat, he will need to work on his receiving and blocking to be an every down back in the NFL. He has a solid foundation to build upon and reason why teams should be ready to call his name at the NFL Draft.
Projection: Top 50
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