From now until the 2020 NFL Draft takes place, we hope to showcase as many prospects as possible and examine both their strengths and weaknesses. Most of these profiles will feature individuals that the Pittsburgh Steelers are likely to have an interest in, while a few others will be top-ranked players. If there is a player you would like us to analyze, let us know in the comments below.
# 2 J.K. Dobbins/RB Ohio State – 5’10” 217 lbs
The Good
- Dynamic in the open field
- Good vision, processes the defense well
- Physical player that will dish out the punishment
- Plays with great intensity and grinds out every yard he can
- Adequate long speed, builds up steam
- Good burst to get around the edge
- Soft, natural hands
- Split out of the backfield into the slot and out wide often
- Slippery runner with above-average contact balance
- Sharp cutting ability, good footwork
- Patient runner that works well off of his offensive line
- Identifies most dangerous defender in pass pro
The Bad
- Tries to do too much at times
- Somewhat stiff when changing direction
- Lacks high-end lateral agility
- Lazy route runner
- Not a dynamic runner in between the tackles
- Not quick enough to execute moves in succession
- Inconsistent anchor in pass protection
Bio
- 2019: 301 carries, 2003 yards, 21 TD, 23 receptions, 247 yards, 2 TD
- Career: 725 carries, 4459 yards, 38 TD, 71 receptions, 645 yards, 5 TD
- Freshman All-American
- Set Ohio State rushing record for a Freshman
- Two-time second-team All-Big 10
JK Dobbins is already a popular name among Steelers fans for who the Steelers could potentially look at to draft in the second round if they look towards addressing running back.