J'Kaylin Dobbins is an American football running back for the Denver Broncos as of the 2025 NFL season. After playing collegiate football for the Ohio State Buckeyes, he was chosen by the Baltimore Ravens in the second round of the 2020 NFL draft. He spent four seasons with the Ravens before joining the Los Angeles Chargers for the 2024 NFL season.
Dobbins attended La Grange High School. He finished his high school football career with 74 touchdowns. Despite suffering an injury in his senior year, Dobbins was rated as one of the top five players of his class. He decided to commit to Ohio State University for collegiate football. According to Sports Reference, he finished his rookie season with 1,403 yards, establishing the freshman rushing record. During the 2018 season, despite finishing the season with 1,053 running yards, he continued to be the team's top rusher.
JK Dobbins’ Contract Breakdown
On June 11, 2025, J.K. Dobbins agreed to a $2,065,000, one-year contract with the Denver Broncos. However, a season-ending Lisfranc injury in November ended his 2025 campaign.
How much is JK Dobbins getting paid?
As of 2025, Dobbins will earn a base salary of $1,338,000, according to Spotrac.
How much does JK Dobbins make in a minute?
Based on his one-year, $2.06 million contract with the Denver Broncos during a typical 15-week NFL regular season (or a total of 525 minutes of playing time), JK Dobbins earns almost $3,933 per minute. This computation is predicated on the highest possible revenues if all incentives are fulfilled.
JK Dobbins Career Earnings
According to Spotrac, Dobbins’ career earnings as of November 2025 sum up to $9,902,943.
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | CashTotal | CashCumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 22 | Baltimore Ravens | Active | $2,505,369 | $2,505,369 |
| 2021 | 23 | Baltimore Ravens | Injured | $870,429 | $3,375,798 |
| 2022 | 24 | Baltimore Ravens | Active | $1,130,858 | $4,506,656 |
| 2023 | 25 | Baltimore Ravens | Injured | $1,391,287 | $5,897,943 |
| 2024 | 26 | Los Angeles Chargers | Active | $1,940,000 | $7,837,943 |
| 2025 | 27 | Denver Broncos | Injured | $2,065,000 | $9,902,943 |
| Total | $9,902,943 | $9,902,943 | |||
| Total | $9,902,943 |
How much of JK Dobbins’ contract is guaranteed?
The Denver Broncos have guaranteed JK Dobbins' $2.065 million, one-year deal. His base pay and signing bonus are included in the $2,065,000 total guaranteed amount.
What are the terms of JK Dobbins’ contract?
JK Dobbins signed a $2,065,000, one-year contract with the Denver Broncos that included a $727,000 signing bonus, a $2,065,000 guarantee, and an average annual salary of $2,065,000. In 2025, Dobbins will have a $1,338,000 base salary, a $727,000 signing bonus, a $2,065,000 cap hit, and a $2,065,000 dead cap value.
JK Dobbins’ Contract History
Jun 10, 2025
Signed a 1-year $2.065 million contract with the Denver Broncos.Apr 29, 2025
Assigned a 1-year, $3.428 million unrestricted free agent tender by the Los Angeles Chargers.Apr 17, 2024
Signed a 1-year $1.61 million contract with the Los Angeles Chargers.May 07, 2020
Signed a 4-year $5.72 million contract with the Baltimore Ravens.Apr 24, 2020
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FAQs on JK Dobbins
A. J.K. Dobbins attended Ohio State University from 2017 to 2019.
A. J.K. Dobbins was born in La Grange, Texas on December 17, 1998.
A. As of November 2025, J.K. Dobbins plays as a running back for the Denver Broncos.
A. J.K. Dobbins wears the number 27 for the Denver Broncos.
