We will continue today with running backs. I tweeted out Jonathan Taylor a few weeks ago, but here it is again, along with JK Dobbins. I loved Taylor's tape, but again, you get into the debate re: positional value in the NFL. Have at it. pic.twitter.com/jYFi4SBi4Q

— Greg Cosell (@gregcosell) April 7, 2020

J.K. Dobbins' nimbleness and ability to convert his burst/speed into power is something else.

Dobbins' 5.04 yards created per attempt is best among the consensus top-5 RBs:
2) Taylor - 4.82
3) Swift - 4.73
4) CEH - 4.50
5) Akers - 4.37 pic.twitter.com/54TzYvTHt3

— Graham Barfield (@GrahamBarfield) April 3, 2020

Zack Moss: YAC 👑 pic.twitter.com/YiQZREHW5g

— PFF Draft (@PFF_College) March 11, 2020

D'Andre Swift & J.K. Dobbins rarely put the ball on the ground. pic.twitter.com/s2tzqZsMkH

— PFF Draft (@PFF_College) March 8, 2020

'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. pic.twitter.com/LuGwitM0md

— AngeloFF (@angelo_fantasy) March 1, 2020

‘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. pic.twitter.com/RJS24QOKOT

— AngeloFF (@angelo_fantasy) March 1, 2020

‘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. pic.twitter.com/W2gkIJfrk5

— AngeloFF (@angelo_fantasy) March 1, 2020

‘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. pic.twitter.com/DOXQzcCttW

— AngeloFF (@angelo_fantasy) March 1, 2020

‘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. pic.twitter.com/iG0tUbkPhX

— AngeloFF (@angelo_fantasy) March 1, 2020

James Robinson is a RB prospect in the 2020 draft class out of Illinois State.

He posted a great #RAS with okay size, okay speed, elite explosiveness, good agility at the RB position.https://t.co/4HexQ7NKJM pic.twitter.com/nX0ovFhGz5

— Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) February 29, 2020

Jonathan Taylor: Not easy to take down. pic.twitter.com/d2eTNareqZ

— PFF Draft (@PFF_College) February 28, 2020

#NFLCombine key measurements thread…

165. #OhioState RB J.K. Dobbins

Height: 5-9 4/8
Weight: 209
Hand: 9 4/8
Arm: 29 6/8
Wingspan: 73 4/8

— Charles Robinson (@CharlesRobinson) February 25, 2020

Ohio State RB J.K. Dobbins is FUN

🔸Vision/decision-making defines the path
🔸Mobility in the lower half EXECUTES
🔸Instincts help him string moves together

Dobbins' change of direction skills are sneaky awesome, especially for a guy of his density. OILY HIPS #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/jw4oR5aB7H

— Benjamin Solak (@BenjaminSolak) February 10, 2020

Jonathan Taylor once every 54 touches https://t.co/MrTVfr6zta

— Joe Marino (@TheJoeMarino) January 30, 2020

J.K. Dobbins will make some NFL team very, very happy on Day 2. Instant starter. His vision and acceleration are outstanding.

— Jordan Reid (@JReidNFL) December 29, 2019

Exceptional vision, burst, and outstanding contact balance. J.K. Dobbins has it all.
pic.twitter.com/QX66hFDarT

— Jordan Reid (@JReidNFL) December 30, 2019

J.K. Dobbins vision, contact balance, and acceleration is special and I explain why on this inside zone run against Clemson for a TD.

Volume: pic.twitter.com/m6rI7dkHB0

— Jordan Reid (@JReidNFL) January 8, 2020