November 18, 2024

Analyzing the likelihood the Falcons add former Ohio State RB J.K. Dobbins

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The Atlanta Falcons addressed their need at running back this offseason by signing veteran Todd Gurley to replace Devonta Freeman. Gurley is not the same player he was two years ago, but he should be a significant upgrade from Freeman. That doesn’t mean, though, the Falcons couldn’t still add a running back in the 2020 NFL Draft. Acquiring Gurley indicates it won’t happen early in the draft, but Atlanta could target a running back such as J.K. Dobbins on Day 2.  Dobbins starred at Ohio State, rushing for 2,003 yards and 21 touchdowns in 14 games as a junior last fall. He saved his best performance for last too, chewing up 174 rushing yards, while nearly averaging 10 yards per rush, and a touchdown against Clemson in the national semifinals. Dobbins posted four 150-plus yard rushing days in Ohio State’s final four games, all of which came against ranked teams.…

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