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Rookie RB J.K. Dobbins sets new franchise record with Baltimore Ravens

Dustin Schutte

By Dustin Schutte

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A lot of organizations around the NFL are regretting their decision to pass on former Ohio State running back J.K. Dobbins. Their loss has been Baltimore’s gain during the 2020 season.

On Sunday, Dobbins scored his seventh touchdown of the season during the Ravens’ 27-13 victory over the New York Giants. His plunge into the end zone also catapulted the former Buckeye into the top of the franchise’s record book. Dobbins’ 7 touchdown carries this year is an organization best for a rookie.

Dobbins finished the game with 77 yards on 11 carries and one score. Baltimore improved to 10-5 with the win. Dobbins has also scored a touchdown in five straight games for the Ravens.

On a roster filled with offensive talent, Dobbins has quickly carved out a role with the Ravens. He’s totaled 645 yards and 7 touchdowns on 121 carries so far this season. He’s also caught 18 passes for 120 yards on 24 targets.

Dobbins was a second-round selection the 2020 NFL Draft, taken No. 55 overall. He spent three seasons at Ohio State, where he rushed for over 1,000 yards in each of his three years. Dobbins ended his time in Columbus with 2,003 yards and 21 touchdowns on the ground and 247 yards and 2 additional touchdowns as a receiver.

The Buckeyes finished the season 13-1, winning a B1G title and earning a spot in the College Football Playoff.

Dustin Schutte

Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB