J. K. Dobbins is an NFL running back who currently plays for the Baltimore Ravens. He had a collegiate football career at Ohio State and was selected by the Ravens in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft.
Bio/Wiki
Age-24years
Height- 1.78 m
Weight-98kg
Full name- J’Kaylin Dobbins
Born- 17 December 1998
Birthplace- Houston, Texas, United States
Profession- Football player
Nationality-American
Dates joined-2020 (Baltimore Ravens), 2017 (Ohio State Buckeyes football)
Parents
J. K. Dobbins was born to Mya Grounds when she was 18 years old. Notably, his father, Lawrence Dobbins, was the standout running back at La Grange High during that time.
Education
J. K. Dobbins enrolled at La Grange High School in La Grange, Texas. Throughout his high school football tenure, he accumulated an impressive total of 5,149 yards and scored 74 touchdowns.
Girlfriend
Information about J. K. Dobbins ‘ girlfriend is not publicly available.
Career
Early career
As a sophomore, he accumulated 2,243 rushing yards and scored 37 touchdowns, followed by an impressive junior year with 2,740 rushing yards and 35 touchdowns. Unfortunately, his senior year was limited to just one game due to an injury. Despite this setback, Dobbins was highly regarded as a four-star prospect and received more than twenty scholarship offers from Power Five conferences. He received top rankings on all major recruiting websites, placing him in the top five for his position within the 2017 class and in the top ten for players hailing from the state of Texas. Both 247Sports and ESPN.com even ranked him among the top 50 recruits in the entire country. While there was some speculation about his college choice, Dobbins ultimately committed to Ohio State University to pursue his collegiate football career.
College Career
In his debut game at Ohio State in 2017, Dobbins showcased his talent by rushing for an impressive 181 yards on 29 carries against Indiana. Notably, Dobbins earned the starting position over the returning 2016 Big Ten Freshman of the Year, Mike Weber, who was recovering from an injury. During his inaugural season, he achieved over 100 rushing yards in six games, making him only the fourth freshman in Ohio State’s history to surpass the 1,000-yard rushing milestone in a single season.
One of his remarkable moments came during the 2017 Big Ten Football Championship Game, where Dobbins outperformed Maurice Clarett, setting a new freshman rushing record with his MVP-worthy performance of 174 yards. His outstanding freshman season culminated with a 24–7 victory over USC in the Cotton Bowl Classic, during which Dobbins established a new freshman rushing record at 1,403 yards.
Professional Career
J. K. Dobbins , selected 55th overall in the 2020 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens, made his NFL debut with a stellar performance against the Cleveland Browns in Week 1, scoring his first two career rushing touchdowns. In Week 8, he achieved his first 100-yard rushing game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. However, he faced a setback when placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list in November 2020, but he returned in December. His first career start came in a Week 16 victory over the New York Giants, and he had a standout game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 17.
In the 2021 season, Dobbins suffered a torn ACL during the preseason, leading to him being placed on injured reserve for the entire season as he underwent rehab.
For the 2022 season, Dobbins initially returned as a full-time starter but suffered another knee injury in Week 6, causing him to be placed on injured reserve. He made a comeback from injured reserve in December 2022.
Unfortunately, in the 2023 season’s Week 1 game against the Houston Texans, Dobbins sustained a torn Achilles, prematurely ending his season.
Achievement/Awards
Approximately 290,000 search results were found in just 0.41 seconds. He also achieved significant accolades in his career, including four Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week Awards, three Big Ten championships, and two bowl game victories.
Net Worth 2023
J.K. Dobbins has an estimated net worth of approximately $11 million in US dollars.
J. K. Dobbins Injury in Baltimore Ravens’ season
In the Baltimore Ravens’ season-opening 25-9 victory on Sunday, running back J.K. Dobbins suffered a devastating Achilles injury, effectively ending his 2023 season and deeply impacting the entire team.
Dobbins’ injury occurred five minutes into the second half when he caught a short pass in the right flat and was brought down by Houston Texans safety M.J. Stewart just two yards shy of the end zone. He hobbled to the sideline before being escorted to the locker room with trainers supporting him.
Following the game, Baltimore wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. expressed how Dobbins’ injury weighed heavily on him, and inside linebacker Patrick Queen struggled to hold back tears when discussing the unfortunate incident.
Ravens guard Kevin Zeitler emphasized the irreplaceable nature of J.K. Dobbins, both in terms of football skills and personality. Dobbins was known for his positive impact on the team, making the injury all the more devastating.
With Dobbins sidelined, the Ravens will now have to divide their running back responsibilities between Gus Edwards and Justice Hill, with Hill scoring two touchdowns in the Sunday game. Baltimore might also consider promoting former Pro Bowl running back Melvin Gordon to the active roster.
However, none of these options can replicate the explosiveness and contributions that Dobbins brought to the team. Dobbins had already made a significant impact in the Ravens’ season with a leaping 4-yard touchdown, making his injury even more unfortunate.
Quarterback Lamar Jackson expressed his disappointment at Dobbins’ season-ending injury, noting that Dobbins had worked tirelessly to return to the field and showcase his capabilities. Dobbins’ absence will undoubtedly be felt by the entire team.
