J.K. Dobbins
25-Year-Old
Questionable
Injury Achilles
Est. Return 8/1/2024
2023 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
8
YDS
22
TD
1
YDS
15
TD
0
2024 Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Arguably no player has been handed worse injury luck than Dobbins the last three years. His 2021 ended in the preseason with a gruesome multi-ligament knee injury, one that lingered into the 2022 season and required an in-season arthroscopic surgery. Dobbins then came back strong late in 2022 and won his starting job back, only to suffer a torn Achilles' tendon Week 1 of 2023, just in time for him to enter free agency. The Chargers gave Dobbins a one-year contract, reuniting him with former Ravens offensive coordinator Greg Roman (now in the same role under Jim Harbaugh). Roman will also have Gus Edwards in his backfield again, with the 29-year-old coming off a career-high 13 TDs in Baltimore last season. Dobbins was the more explosive runner for the Ravens when both were healthy, but the track record of running backs coming back from Achilles' tears remains daunting, particularly in the first year after the injury. If Dobbins has lost a step or two, it could open the door for not only Edwards but also rookie sixth-round pick Kimani Vidal. Read Past Outlooks
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Feels fully healthy
Dobbins (Achilles) said he feels 100 percent healthy heading into the offseason program, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
"I've had these injuries, and it's been a storm," Dobbins said. "But I think the storm is over with, and I think I'm going to take off now. There's going to be no setbacks, and the 'injury prone' thing will be gone out of the window." Since being drafted in the second round by the Ravens in 2020, Dobbins has missed a whopping 43 games to various significant injuries, including a torn ACL, torn LCL, severe hamstring strain and a torn Achilles tendon. To say the injury-prone label is behind him might be wishful thinking, as his body has yet to cooperate with him to this point. The 25-year-old Dobbins joined Gus Edwards in following offensive coordinator Greg Roman from Baltimore to the Chargers, so he will at least be in a familiar scheme.
"I've had these injuries, and it's been a storm," Dobbins said. "But I think the storm is over with, and I think I'm going to take off now. There's going to be no setbacks, and the 'injury prone' thing will be gone out of the window." Since being drafted in the second round by the Ravens in 2020, Dobbins has missed a whopping 43 games to various significant injuries, including a torn ACL, torn LCL, severe hamstring strain and a torn Achilles tendon. To say the injury-prone label is behind him might be wishful thinking, as his body has yet to cooperate with him to this point. The 25-year-old Dobbins joined Gus Edwards in following offensive coordinator Greg Roman from Baltimore to the Chargers, so he will at least be in a familiar scheme.
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Broken Tackle %
0.0%Positive Run %
87.5%% Yds After Contact
77.3%Avg Yds After Contact
2.1Rushing TD %
12.5%Touches Per Game
10.0% Snaps w/Touch
35.7%Air Yards Per Game
2.0Air Yards Per Snap
0.07% Team Air Yards
0.1%% Team Targets
0.6%Avg Depth of Target
0.7 YdsCatch Rate
66.7%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
7.5% Targeted On Route
21.4%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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2023 J.K. Dobbins Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do J.K. Dobbins' measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
5' 10"Weight
215 lbsBroad Jump
0 inBench Press
23 repsHand Length
9.50 inArm Length
29.75 in
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Hopes to be ready for training camp
Dobbins, recovering from a torn Achilles, told reporters Monday he feels 100 percent healthy, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Dobbins met with the media for the first time since signing with the Chargers and said he expects to be ready for training camp, though he added the caveat that the team's training staff will control the pace of his return to the field. Los Angeles selected Kimani Vidal in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft. adding some extra competition to the running back depth chart, but if Dobbins is cleared in time be ready for Week 1, he should lead the backfield alongside Gus Edwards.
Dobbins met with the media for the first time since signing with the Chargers and said he expects to be ready for training camp, though he added the caveat that the team's training staff will control the pace of his return to the field. Los Angeles selected Kimani Vidal in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft. adding some extra competition to the running back depth chart, but if Dobbins is cleared in time be ready for Week 1, he should lead the backfield alongside Gus Edwards.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Dobbins' season-ending knee injury from 2021 proved more complicated than your standard ACL tear, which is to be expected given that he also tore his LCL, meniscus and hamstring. It was a truly brutal injury, making it even more impressive that he was as effective as he was when he played in 2022. Dobbins looked mostly like his pre-injury self, averaging 5.7 yards per carry and peeling off four runs of 20-plus yards in just 92 attempts. Now with another offseason to recover, Dobbins will hopefully be at true full force for a contract year. A fully healthy, fully enabled Dobbins could post explosive rushing numbers, and new offensive coordinator Todd Monken is likely an upgrade over predecessor Greg Roman. As a coordinator who mostly traffics in good ideas, expect Monken to recognize Dobbins as one of his best players. It's possible a Lamar Jackson absence would mark a setback of some kind for Dobbins, namely to his per-carry efficiency, but he's the type of talent who will produce no matter what if he's on the field. Gus Edwards remains on the team as a competent between-the-tackles specialist, but he accepted a paycut to stay around and was a better fit for Roman's run-heavy offense. Dobbins is unchallenged as the lead back and should have more pass-catching opportunities in the new scheme.
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Should be ready for training camp
Dobbins (Achilles), who agreed to terms with the Chargers on Thursday, "should be" ready for training camp according to GM Joe Hortiz, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
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Slated to join Chargers
Dobbins (Achilles) agreed Wednesday with the Chargers on a one-year contract, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Meeting with Kansas City
Dobbins (Achilles) is visiting Kansas City on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Lines up AFC West visit
Dobbins (Achilles) is visiting the Chargers on Thursday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Cleared for football activities
Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Neal ElAttrache wrote in a letter to NFL teams Tuesday that Dobbins (Achilles) has received clearance to take part in football activities, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
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