J'Kaylin "J.K." Dobbins is a running back for the Baltimore Ravens. Before making it to the NFL, the Houston native was a star at La Grange High School in La Grange, Texas. From there, he opted to attend Ohio State University as a highly touted four-star recruit. Dobbins lit the college world afire as a Buckeye, most notably as a junior when he ran for 2,003 yards, averaged 6.7 yards per carry, and scored 21 touchdowns. He also added 23 receptions through the air. In three collegiate seasons, Dobbins totaled 4.461 rush yards and 38 touchdowns, and snagged 71 receptions for 645 yards and an additional five touchdowns.
Dobbins' collegiate production and athletic profile (which includes a 4.37 40-yard dash) prompted the Baltimore Ravens to select him with the 55th overall pick, in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft. He found himself in a loaded backfield with Mark Ingram II, Gus Edwards and Lamar Jackson. Dobbins eventually cemented himself as the lead back in Week 8 of the 2020 season. He scored a touchdown in all six of his last games of the season. Dobbins gained 805 yards on the ground in his rookie season, averaging six yards a carry and adding nine touchdowns on the ground. He also flashed as a receiver, corralling 18 receptions for an additional 120 yards. He ended his rookie season as the RB21 in fantasy.
JK Dobbins looked to keep the momentum going in 2021, but his body, unfortunately, did not cooperate. He tore his ACL in Baltimore’s last preseason game, which prematurely ended his season and Dobbins did not have the chance to make good on his third or fourth round ADP. He had plenty of time to rehab and get ready for the 2022 season, and he exploded onto the scene in a Week 4 matchup against the Bills in which he scored two touchdowns. Unfortunately, just two weeks later he would have a knee procedure on the same knee that had the torn ACL. Dobbins would return late in the season, in Week 14 and showcased his breakaway speed, even thought it was clear he was still recovering. Now in 2023, with his knee completely healed, Dobbins looks to show off the talent that flashed on the field during his rookie season.
