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J.K. Dobbins

RB

A 2nd-round pick (55th overall) in the 2020 NFL Draft out of Ohio State, J.K. Dobbins has built an NFL career since. Now with DEN, he's in his 7th NFL season. By ScoutIndex Rating he was one of the top RBs in football last season, scoring a 64.4 (87th percentile). His rush efficiency stands out most — the 100th percentile at the position. Across 6 NFL seasons, he has totaled 3,294 rushing yards and 27 touchdowns.

Size

5'10", 212#

College

Ohio State

Draft

Rd 2, 55th overall (2020)

Seasons

2020–2026

2020 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
99

100th percentile among RBs

15 games · 152 touches

Volume×0.1+0.84
Receiving×0.14-0.41
Total EPA×0.24+2.93
Conversion×0.1+1.82
Ball security×0.06+1.03
Yards/carry×0.12+3.50
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+3.50

Week 1 projection · @ KC

Methodology
Rush yds54 (15.9–92.1)48% 55.5+
Rush yds54 (15.9–92.1)48% 55.5+
Rush yds54 (15.9–92.1)48% 55.5+
Rush yds54 (15.9–92.1)48% 55.5+
Rush yds54 (15.9–92.1)48% 55.5+
Rush yds54 (15.9–92.1)48% 55.5+
Rush TD0.3 (0–1)24% 0.5+
Rush TD0.3 (0–1)24% 0.5+
Rush TD0.3 (0–1)24% 0.5+
Rush TD0.3 (0–1)24% 0.5+
Rush TD0.3 (0–1)24% 0.5+
Rush TD0.3 (0–1)24% 0.5+
Rec1.7 (0–3)50% 1.5+
Rec1.7 (0–3)50% 1.5+
Rec1.7 (0–3)50% 1.5+
Rec1.7 (0–3)50% 1.5+
Rec1.7 (0–3)50% 1.5+
Rec1.7 (0–3)50% 1.5+
Rec yds15.3 (0–33.2)49% 15.5+
Rec yds15.3 (0–33.2)49% 15.5+
Rec yds15.3 (0–33.2)49% 15.5+
Rec yds15.3 (0–33.2)49% 15.5+
Rec yds15.3 (0–33.2)49% 15.5+
Rec yds15.3 (0–33.2)49% 15.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2020 attribute card

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AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).

Size34▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Rushing

Rush Efficiency100▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry100▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion95▶

(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.

Receiving

Receiving31▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.

Impact

Ball Security92▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume79▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency97▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026DEN26.262702827
2025DEN64.41077241137
2024LAC58.513905932153
2023BAL49.31221215
2022BAL78.2852027421
2020BAL9915805918120

Career profile

Across 6 NFL seasons on file, J.K. Dobbins has played in 53 regular-season games, playing for 3 teams: BAL (2020–2023), LAC (2024), DEN (2025–2026).

He has rushed for 3,294 yards and 27 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 78 passes for 394 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive rushing season was 2024 with LAC: 905 yards and 9 touchdowns in 13 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2020: a 99.0, in the 100th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2020 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
457
57/g
6
11
1.4/g
99
12/g
0
Away7
348
50/g
3
7
1.0/g
21
3/g
0
In division5
382
76/g
5
4
0.8/g
29
6/g
0
Out of division10
423
42/g
4
14
1.4/g
91
9/g
0
In wins11
603
55/g
8
10
0.9/g
58
5/g
0
In losses4
202
51/g
1
8
2.0/g
62
16/g
0
On grass14
775
55/g
9
16
1.1/g
115
8/g
0
On turf1
30
30/g
0
2
2.0/g
5
5/g
0
Indoors2
78
39/g
0
3
1.5/g
18
9/g
0
Outdoors13
727
56/g
9
15
1.2/g
102
8/g
0

2020 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonTEN43 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, -6 yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonBUF42 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 51 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1CLE22 rush yds, 2 TD59.2
Week 2HOU48 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD67.4
Week 3KC6 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 38 yds, 0 TD62
Week 4WAS16 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD36.4
Week 5CIN34 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD70.2
Week 6PHI28 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD32.1
Week 8PIT113 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD70.9
Week 9IND30 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD53.7
Week 10NE13 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD30.3
Week 11TEN70 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD87
Week 13DAL71 rush yds, 1 TD72.3
Week 14CLE53 rush yds, 1 TD58.1
Week 15JAX64 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD82.3
Week 16NYG77 rush yds, 1 TD66
Week 17CIN160 rush yds, 2 TD98.5

J.K. Dobbins — common questions

What position does J.K. Dobbins play?
J.K. Dobbins is listed as an RB.
Which teams has J.K. Dobbins played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), J.K. Dobbins has played for BAL (2020–2023), LAC (2024), DEN (2025–2026).
Where did J.K. Dobbins go to college?
J.K. Dobbins played college football at Ohio State.
When was J.K. Dobbins drafted?
J.K. Dobbins was selected in round 2, 55th overall, of the 2020 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has J.K. Dobbins scored?
J.K. Dobbins has 28 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (27 rushing, 1 receiving).
What is J.K. Dobbins's ScoutIndex Rating?
J.K. Dobbins rated 26.2 for 2026, the 6th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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