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‘Why JK Dobbins’
Dobbins opting not to participate in drills at the NFL Combine has raised questions on his athletic measurables.
However, Dobbins has an overall game that reaches beyond the surface-level.
What will NFL teams be looking at with the former Buckeye?
Enjoy!
Dobbins opting not to participate in drills at the NFL Combine has raised questions on his athletic measurables.
However, Dobbins has an overall game that reaches beyond the surface-level.
What will NFL teams be looking at with the former Buckeye?
Enjoy!
‘Single-step efficiency’
This is the most important part of Dobbins' game, and is an element that can immediately translate to success in the correct NFL system.
Watch the single step plant off the inside edge of his right foot to propel him immediately into acceleration.
This is the most important part of Dobbins' game, and is an element that can immediately translate to success in the correct NFL system.
Watch the single step plant off the inside edge of his right foot to propel him immediately into acceleration.
‘Single-step efficiency’
Dobbins is best when he quickly diagnoses a lane and gets downhill.
While he does not have a dramatic, dynamic lateral skillset, he does possess the ability to appear at the 2nd level quicker than most because he can accelerate off single plants.
Dobbins is best when he quickly diagnoses a lane and gets downhill.
While he does not have a dramatic, dynamic lateral skillset, he does possess the ability to appear at the 2nd level quicker than most because he can accelerate off single plants.
'Single-step efficiency’
We know that Dobbins is an back that can get downhill in a hurry, but he also shows the ability to redirect during early acceleration.
Economical, downhill runner.
We know that Dobbins is an back that can get downhill in a hurry, but he also shows the ability to redirect during early acceleration.
Economical, downhill runner.
‘Variation in short-areas’
Dobbins undoubtedly benefitted from read option concepts & a solid offensive ecosystem at Ohio State.
The question I ask myself when players come from great programs is:
“Can they ‘win’ on their own?”
How can he 'win' on this rep below?
Dobbins undoubtedly benefitted from read option concepts & a solid offensive ecosystem at Ohio State.
The question I ask myself when players come from great programs is:
“Can they ‘win’ on their own?”
How can he 'win' on this rep below?
‘Variation in short-areas’
- #16 initially projects inside, muddies decision to immediately take cutback lane.
- Manipulates the safety (#18) into an over-pursuit
- Drops his angles to push upfield & by #18
- Recognizes pursuit and accelerates into a curve-linear pattern.
- #16 initially projects inside, muddies decision to immediately take cutback lane.
- Manipulates the safety (#18) into an over-pursuit
- Drops his angles to push upfield & by #18
- Recognizes pursuit and accelerates into a curve-linear pattern.
‘Variation in short-areas’
Dobbins reacts efficiently during unplanned engagements.
This is indicative of him being able to process information in succession while coupling that with an economical solution.
One of the best short-area movers in the class.
Dobbins reacts efficiently during unplanned engagements.
This is indicative of him being able to process information in succession while coupling that with an economical solution.
One of the best short-area movers in the class.
‘Receiving skillset’
Dobbins is a versatile receiver who has made impact plays from multiple alignments and at different levels.
One of the better receiving backs in this class, who is a threat to create after the catch.
Dobbins is a versatile receiver who has made impact plays from multiple alignments and at different levels.
One of the better receiving backs in this class, who is a threat to create after the catch.
‘Receiving skillset’
Angle routes are an area where Dobbins can succeed as a receiver at the NFL level.
We have seen his ability to get into acceleration quickly after transitioning which makes Dobbins a potential mismatch for linebackers.
Angle routes are an area where Dobbins can succeed as a receiver at the NFL level.
We have seen his ability to get into acceleration quickly after transitioning which makes Dobbins a potential mismatch for linebackers.
‘Movement economy’
Watch how Dobbins manipulates #10 into chasing boundary opportunity.
Dobbins varies his pace nicely, reads #10’s angles taking momentum towards the boundary, then cuts upfield and away from the defense.
Watch how Dobbins manipulates #10 into chasing boundary opportunity.
Dobbins varies his pace nicely, reads #10’s angles taking momentum towards the boundary, then cuts upfield and away from the defense.
‘Movement economy’
When watching Dobbins, he continually demonstrates unique tools that allow him to win in-gap, and at the LOS.
Notice how he dips he shoulder and uses that leverage as an aid through contact.
When watching Dobbins, he continually demonstrates unique tools that allow him to win in-gap, and at the LOS.
Notice how he dips he shoulder and uses that leverage as an aid through contact.
‘Movement economy’
This is where Dobbins is at his best in the open field and during 1v1 engagements. No excess movement.
Quick flash of boundary opportunity, propels into acceleration after step 2 of the engagement.
This is where Dobbins is at his best in the open field and during 1v1 engagements. No excess movement.
Quick flash of boundary opportunity, propels into acceleration after step 2 of the engagement.
‘Poor open field decision-making’
We see economy of movement as a big part of Dobbins' skillset, but in 1v1 engagements there are occasions where we see him leave yards on the field.
We see economy of movement as a big part of Dobbins' skillset, but in 1v1 engagements there are occasions where we see him leave yards on the field.
'Poor open field decision-making’
When Dobbins rids economy from initial engagement, success isn’t as consistent due to deceleration becoming imminent. (Slows continuation of momentum)
This play doesn't go for a big gain at the NFL level.
When Dobbins rids economy from initial engagement, success isn’t as consistent due to deceleration becoming imminent. (Slows continuation of momentum)
This play doesn't go for a big gain at the NFL level.
‘Areas of concerns’
Ohio State’s ecosystem is one that is extremely beneficial for backs.
The threat of read option, and sound zone blocking opened up space with consistency for Dobbins.
A drastic change in ecosystem in the NFL may mean an initial drop in rushing production.
Ohio State’s ecosystem is one that is extremely beneficial for backs.
The threat of read option, and sound zone blocking opened up space with consistency for Dobbins.
A drastic change in ecosystem in the NFL may mean an initial drop in rushing production.
‘Realistic landing spots’
Round 2, Pick 7: Miami
Round 2, Pick 15: Atlanta
Round 2, Pick 25: Houston
Atlanta is likely to improve their run blocking & offensive efficiency.
Without Freeman's presence, Dobbins could be an immediate contributor if he were to land there.
Round 2, Pick 7: Miami
Round 2, Pick 15: Atlanta
Round 2, Pick 25: Houston
Atlanta is likely to improve their run blocking & offensive efficiency.
Without Freeman's presence, Dobbins could be an immediate contributor if he were to land there.
'Stylistic player comparison'
I see shades of former Baltimore Raven, Ray Rice when I watch Dobbins play.
Shorter, well-built backs with the ability to impact the game as both a runner & receiver.
A three-down role could be in Dobbins' future.
I see shades of former Baltimore Raven, Ray Rice when I watch Dobbins play.
Shorter, well-built backs with the ability to impact the game as both a runner & receiver.
A three-down role could be in Dobbins' future.
