Usage Score
26.3
Player Dossier
2017-2019Ohio State
J.K. Dobbins
RB • 5'10" • 217 lbs • La Grange, TX, USA
Workhorse runnerBig-play efficiency
J.K. Dobbins leans workhorse runner traits and 71 efficiency.
Efficiency
47.9
Consistency
61.2
Season Value
49.9
Career Arc
Value trend by season
Best season by value score: 2019 Postseason · Ohio State
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Snapshot
- Career Teams
- 1
- Seasons Tracked
- 6
- Program Path
- Ohio State
- Peak Game
- Peak game by takeover score: Michigan
Scouting Read
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J.K. Dobbins, RB. Best season Best season by value score: 2019 Postseason · Ohio State. J.K. Dobbins leans workhorse runner traits and 71 efficiency.
Player insights
Lead takeaway
Best season by value score: 2019 Postseason
Ohio State paired 2,250 primary output with 71 efficiency.
Supporting note
2018 Postseason role shape
backfield-heavy usage with 47.9 efficiency.
Supporting note
Career value stayed steady
2019 Regular Season tracked close to the prior stop by season value score.
Supporting note
Peak game by takeover score: Nebraska
Win driven by a workhorse rushing load. It landed in the 92.9th percentile of the selected season.
Analysis workspace
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2018 Postseason · Ohio State
Games
14
Scrimmage Yards / G
94
Efficiency
47.9
Usage
26.3
Consistency
61.2
Best Game by takeover score
Washington
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Game-by-Game Trend
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Chronological game order.
Game by game trend chart. Washington: 39. Oregon State: 74. Rutgers: 91. TCU: 124. Tulane: 73. Penn State: 118. Indiana: 107. Minnesota: 40. Purdue: 58. Nebraska: 185. Michigan State: 37. Maryland: 205. Michigan: 47. Northwestern: 118
Volume vs Efficiency
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Volume on the x-axis, quality on the y-axis.
Volume versus efficiency scatter chart. Washington: 10 by 37.7. Oregon State: 15 by 51.4. Rutgers: 14 by 65.1. TCU: 19 by 69.2. Tulane: 13 by 54.6. Penn State: 19 by 46.8. Indiana: 28 by 35.6. Minnesota: 12 by 35.8. Purdue: 15 by 29.7. Nebraska: 24 by 76.4. Michigan State: 15 by 22.8. Maryland: 37 by 58.3. Michigan: 13 by 39. Northwestern: 21 by 48.4
Split Comparison
Compare how this player performed across different situations. "Games" shows how many matchups are included in each split.
Wins96.8 · Games = 13
First Half89.4 · Games = 7 · -9.1 vs Second Half
Second Half98.6 · Games = 7 · +9.1 vs First Half
All Games94 · Games = 14
Game Log
Dense stat lines with inline explanations and season-linked highlights.
14 games
Featured metric
Scrimmage Yards
Top game by takeover score
Nebraska
Best efficiency game
76.4 vs Nebraska
| Result | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 1/1 | vs Washington | W 28-23 | 7 | 24 | 3.40 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 3.9 |
| Sun 12/2 | vs Northwestern2+ TD | W 45-24 | 17 | 68 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 50 | 5.6 |
| Sat 11/24 | vs Michigan | W 62-39 | 12 | 46 | 3.80 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3.6 |
| Sat 11/17 | @ Maryland100 rush yards · 150 scrimmage yards | W 52-51 | 36 | 203 | 5.60 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5.5 |
| Sat 11/10 | @ Michigan State | W 26-6 | 14 | 28 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 2.5 |
| Sat 11/3 | vs Nebraska100 rush yards · 150 scrimmage yards | W 36-31 | 23 | 163 | 7.10 | 3 | 1 | 22 | 7.7 |
| Sat 10/20 | @ Purdue | L 20-49 | 11 | 24 | 2.20 | 0 | 4 | 34 | 3.9 |
| Sat 10/13 | vs Minnesota | W 30-14 | 10 | 35 | 3.50 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3.3 |
| Sat 10/6 | vs Indiana | W 49-26 | 26 | 82 | 3.20 | 1 | 2 | 25 | 3.8 |
| Sat 9/29 | @ Penn State2+ TD | W 27-26 | 17 | 57 | 3.40 | 1 | 2 | 61 | 6.2 |
| Sat 9/22 | vs Tulane | W 49-6 | 11 | 55 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 5.6 |
| Sun 9/16 | @ TCU100 rush yards | W 40-28 | 18 | 121 | 6.70 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6.5 |
| Sat 9/8 | vs Rutgers | W 52-3 | 12 | 73 | 6.10 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 6.5 |
| Sat 9/1 | vs Oregon State | W 77-31 | 15 | 74 | 4.90 | 0 | — | — | 4.9 |
Career Arc
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Ohio State
2017-2019
Opening stop
Season Progression
201720172018201820192019
| Season | Team | Primary | Efficiency | Usage | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Postseason | Ohio State | 1,538 | 71.4 | 25 | — |
| 2017 Regular Season | Ohio State | 1,538 | 71.4 | 25 | 0 |
| 2018 Postseason | Ohio State | 1,316 | 47.9 | 26.3 | -222 |
| 2018 Regular Season | Ohio State | 1,316 | 47.9 | 26.3 | 0 |
| 2019 Postseason | Ohio State | 2,250 | 71 | 34.9 | 934 |
| 2019 Regular Season | Ohio State | 2,250 | 71 | 34.9 | 0 |
Signature Performances
Top Games
#1 Featured game
Michigan
Win driven by a workhorse rushing load.
260
Primary metric
260 scrimmage yards and 50.8 usage.
#2
Wisconsin
221
Primary metric
Win driven by a workhorse rushing load.
221 scrimmage yards and 37.1 usage.
#3
Wisconsin
179
Primary metric
Win with 179 yards from scrimmage and efficient touch value.
179 scrimmage yards and 35.2 usage.
#4
Indiana
205
Primary metric
Win driven by a workhorse rushing load.
205 scrimmage yards and 43.7 usage.
#5
Clemson
221
Primary metric
Loss with 221 yards from scrimmage and efficient touch value.
221 scrimmage yards and 34.8 usage.
Top Seasons
#1 Season by value score
2019 Postseason · Ohio State
2,250 primary output · 71 efficiency · 34.9 usage
71.3
#2
2019 Regular Season · Ohio State
71.3
2,250 primary · 71 efficiency · 34.9 usage
#3
2017 Postseason · Ohio State
59.4
1,538 primary · 71.4 efficiency · 25 usage
Milestones
23
100+ rush yards
14
150+ scrimmage yards
12
2+ TD games
Bio, Recruit, and Data Context
Recruit Profile
4★
Class 2017 · Rating 0.979
La Grange · La Grange, TX
- Committed To
- Ohio State
- Commit Date
- Jan 1, 2017
Career Facts
1
Career teams
6
Seasons tracked
5,104
Career Scrimmage Yards
Data Context
Coverage spans 6 tracked seasons, 42 games, and base opponent context only. Derived metrics fall back to raw production when share or rating context is missing.