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With the 55th pick in the NFL Draft, the Baltimore Ravens selected running back J.K. Dobbins out of Ohio State. Find Dobbins' 2020 Fantasy outlook below:
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 209
Age: 21.4
Dynasty Ranking: 1.07 (RB2)
Redraft Ranking: RB36
Rushing: 115 carries for 511 yards and 3 touchdowns
Receiving: 28 catches for 200 yards and 1 touchdowns
Dobbins didn't participate in the combine due to an ankle injury, but rest assured that he is one of the most athletic backs in this class. Dobbins isn't nearly as shifty or creative in traffic as Swift or Taylor, but he has excellent vision and trusts it to make hard and decisive cuts when rushing. His one-cut rushing style led to 2,000 yards and 21 touchdowns on the ground in 2019, but his 71 catches over three seasons make it clear that Dobbins isn't a one-trick-pony.
If there is one concern for Dobbins, it is that he weighed in below 210 pounds at the combine. 5'9" and 209 pounds is far from the prototypical size for an every-down back in the NFL. Of course, there are some exceptions -- Christian McCaffrey, Aaron Jones, and Austin Ekeler all have found success at that size. But more often, backs who enter the league at sub-210 pounds end up relegated to third-down duties.
As a rookie, expect Dobbins to spell Mark Ingram on third downs while occasionally operating as the primary back for some drives. If anything were to cause Ingram to miss time, Dobbins has the ability to be a top-20 Fantasy RB while playing in this offense. The landing spot is terrific for his dynasty value. With Jonathan Taylor, D'Andre Swift, and Cam Akers landing in suboptimal situations, Dobbins is the clear RB2 for dynasty purposes.
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