J.K. Dobbins – Ohio State
Dobbins, a Houston (La Grange) native, does not have the all-time records that Taylor boasts, but he’s close. The 20-year-old junior broke Ohio State’s freshman rushing record in 2017 by recording 1,403 yards and seven touchdowns on 7.2 yards per attempt.
Since his freshman season, Dobbins has acted as a star in a star-studded Buckeyes offense.
As impressive as his freshman season was, Dobbins is blowing his prior stats out of the water in 2019. As a rusher, he has 1,657 yards and 19 touchdowns on 6.6 yards per attempt. In doing so, he, like Taylor, is a Heisman Trophy candidate.
Dobbins measures in at 5-10, 217-pounds. He doesn’t spawn many complaints as a rusher, as he’s an electric athlete who runs behind his pads with full-force. It helps that he has the vision, rapid feet and patience to read a block. Where Dobbins has Taylor’s number, however, is his pass-catching prowess. He can run routes and catch.
The Buckeye is an NFL-calibre running back. While he perhaps isn’t the most agile tailback, Dobbins will make a difference at the next level.