Chargers' Dobbins: I can be 'one of the best' RBs in league

Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins believes he can have a breakout season with his new team in 2024.

"I do think if I get the volume, I'll be one of the best in the league," Dobbins said, per Kris Rhim of ESPN. "I've shown that."

He added: "Y'all know how much yards I averaged per carry? ... I don't know how many backs got that."

The 25-year-old, who was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the second round of the 2020 draft, is averaging 5.8 yards per carry. But health-related issues mean he suited up in only 24 games in his first four seasons.

Dobbins missed the entire 2021 campaign after tearing his ACL in preseason and played in only one contest last year due to an Achilles tear he suffered in Week 1.

Los Angeles signed the Ohio State product to a one-year contract in April. Dobbins is healthy and has been a full participant in training camp thus far.

"I feel like I'm in college out there right now," Dobbins said. "And I do think that the storm is over. Now I'm on a new journey, a healthy journey this year. You guys will see - it'll be special."

Dobbins will compete for playing time with former teammate Gus Edwards, who the Chargers also signed this offseason. Other running backs on Los Angeles' depth chart include Kimani Vidal and Isaiah Spiller.

The Chargers have struggled to sustain a consistent ground attack in recent years, ranking outside the top 20 in rushing yards per game in each of the last three seasons.