Usually when a running back leads all players at his position in yards per carry, ranks among the top in the league in explosive runs, and has a strong finish to their rookie season, they are projected to be a prime breakout candidate heading into their sophomore season.
However, in the eyes of Pro Football Focus’ Zach Tantillo, Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins doesn’t fit the criteria well enough to rank among the top second-year breakout candidates.
While Dobbins was the first player on the honorable mentions list, just like with his quarterback Lamar Jackson who just missed the cut for PFF’s top 50 players heading into 2021 list, its another egregious mistake for either player not to rank near the top of lists that they were subbed from.