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Why the Ravens drafted J.K. Dobbins

The Baltimore Ravens selected Ohio State running back J’Kaylin “J.K.” Dobbins with the 55th overall selection in the 2020 NFL Draft.

Dobbins’ 4,459 rushing yards ranked second all-time in Ohio State’s illustrious history of running backs that includes Ezekiel Elliott, Eddie George and Archie Griffin. Dobbins also broke George’s single season rushing record with a 64-yard touchdown against Clemson in the Fiesta Bowl.

Dobbins fits the theme of the Ravens draft class:

  1. Dobbins played at a power-five school (only James Proche came from a conference outside of the power-five)
  2. Dobbins was a four-star recruit or better in high school.