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As a Michigan alum I've seen enough of J.K Dobbins. As a matter of fact, if you live in Ann Arbor just look out the window and you might see the Wolverine defense still running around trying to stop him! I do take heart in the fact that Michigan wasn't the only school that couldn't lay a hand on the former Buckeye, as Dobbins laid waste to the entire NCAA during his junior season. The 301-2003-21 line would have been good enough to win plenty of Heisman Trophies in past years, and it would have been in 2019 if not for that Burrow fella.
Despite joining an embarrassment of riches in the Baltimore backfield, he does give the offense a home run hitter to pair with Jackson. With 4.4 speed and chart topping athleticism, Dobbins is going to instantly push Ingram for significant carries in this offense and it will remain to be seen just how long the vet can hold on. I can easily envision a world where Dobbins becomes the main back by the middle of the year and leads the way to a few fantasy titles. At times last season Ingram lacked the juice to squeeze through the holes in the defense left by the attention on Jackson. Dobbins will not be guilty of this. His speed, vision, and balance allow him to slip through creases and get down the field in a hurry. I'd be surprised if you don't see a 50+ yard touchdown by Dobbins on a read-option by Week 5. Keep in mind, with low pass attempt numbers, and Ingram and Justice Hill being capable 3rd down backs, Dobbins has a serious lid on his receiving numbers, but he's a player worth considering as you move into the 2nd half of your draft. He can be an RB3 even in a time-share, and a RB1 if Ingram were to go down.
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Ingram the starter, Dobbins to have significant role
Coach Harbaugh confirms role for rookie RB
By: Mike Krueger | Tue Sep 1, 12:19 pm
|  | Mark Ingram remains the starting RB for Ravens, but coach John Harbaugh said rookie J.K. Dobbins is probably going to have "a significant role."
"Confidence plus coachability plus talent, that’s a pretty good combination and he’s got all of that," Harbaugh said of Dobbins. (Jamison Hensley on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: This is the scenario we've expected for the majority of the off-season. The run-heavy approach in Baltimore should lead both to have fantasy value as long as they remain healthy. Ingram checks in at RB24 while Dobbins checks in at RB32 in 12-team PPR leagues.
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