Tim Dobbins

Timothy Lance Dobbins (born December 10, 1982), is a former American football linebacker . He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL Draft. Dobbins played college football at Iowa State.

Tim Dobbins
Dobbins signing autographs in August 2009.
Free agent
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1982-12-10) December 10, 1982
Nashville, Tennessee
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:234 lb (106 kg)
Career information
High school:Nashville (TN) Glencliff
College:Iowa State
NFL Draft:2006 / Round: 5 / Pick: 151
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2013
Tackles:253
Quarterback sacks:2
Passes defensed:12
Interceptions:3
Forced fumbles:6
Player stats at NFL.com

Early years

Dobbins attended Glencliff Comprehensive High School in Nashville, Tennessee and led the Colts to the 1999 TSSAA Class 5A State Champion Runner-Up. He was also picked by the TSWA as a first team All State Linebacker in 2001 which was his senior year. Tim played at Glencliff with some of the most talented players to ever play at the school. During his career, he played with multiple other All State players that went on to have success at the college and professional levels. Those players include current Arena Football star CJ Johnson, who plays for the Georgia Force, former Buffalo Bills DB, Deon Giddens and former starting Tulsa DB CJ Scott.

College career

At Iowa State University, Dobbins earned all Big 12 honors in his senior season. He led the Cyclones to the Houston Bowl in 2005 and to the Independence Bowl in 2004. He played under coach Dan McCarney. He went to Community College at Copiah-Lincoln Community College in 2002-2003. Made all MACJC Team both years.

Professional career

2006 NFL Draft

Dobbins was selected 151st overall in the 5th round of the 2006 NFL Draft by the Chargers.

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 1 in
(1.85 m)		 246 lb
(112 kg)		 4.63 s 4.16 s 7.25 s 35.5 in
(0.90 m)		 23 reps
All values from NFL Combine

San Diego Chargers

Dobbins entered the 2007 season as the first linebacker off the bench behind Stephen Cooper and Matt Wilhelm. In the 2007 NFL Draft, A. J. Smith added some more competition to the linebacking corps with the additions of Anthony Waters and Brandon Siler.

Miami Dolphins

Dobbins was included in a trade during the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft that sent him to the Miami Dolphins. After one season in Miami, he was released on August 1, 2011.

Houston Texans

On August 6, 2011, Dobbins signed with the Houston Texans.

During the divisional playoff game against the Baltimore Ravens, Dobbins stuffed Ray Rice on fourth-and-goal to preserve a goal-line stand. However, the Texans lost 20-13.

After starting linebacker Brian Cushing tore his ACL in week 5 of the 2012 season, Dobbins took his spot in the starting lineup.

In week 10 against the Chicago Bears, Dobbins illegally hit Bears quarterback Jay Cutler, giving him a concussion. On November 14, 2012, Dobbins was fined $30,000 for the illegal hit against Cutler.[1]

Dobbins was released by the Texans on October 22, 2013.[2]

Atlanta Falcons

Dobbins signed with the Atlanta Falcons on June 18, 2014. He was released after the Falcons claimed Nate Stupar off waivers.

Dallas Cowboys

Dobbins signed with the Dallas Cowboys after a season-ending injury to linebacker Justin Durant.[3] He was released on November 11, 2014, to make room on the roster for Josh Brent.[4]

Statistics
Regular season
YearTeamGGSTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
SoloAstCombSckSftyPDefIntTDYdsAvgLngFF
2006SD 160163190000000.000
2007SD 160182200010000.001
2008SD 1684611570041044.043
2009SD 142391655101101313.0131
2010MIA 1663611471010000.000
2011HOU 150102120010000.001
2012HOU 1463013430041077.070
2013HOU 300000000000.000
2014DAL 000000000000.000
Total1101119558253201230248.0136

Source: NFL.com

References
  1. "Tim Dobbins' hit on Jay Cutler draws $30K NFL fine". National Football League. November 14, 2012. Retrieved November 14, 2012.
  2. "Tim Dobbins released by Texans".
  3. Gantt, Darin. "Cowboys put Justin Durant on IR, sign Tim Dobbins". Pro Football Talk. Retrieved October 29, 2014.
  4. Davison, Drew. "Cowboys activate Josh Brent". Star-Telegram. Retrieved November 11, 2014.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.