Tim Dobbins

Timothy Lance Dobbins (born December 10, 1982) is a former American football linebacker. He was selected 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.
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Position:	Linebacker
Personal information
Born:	(1982-12-10) December 10, 1982 (age 42) Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
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
San Diego Chargers (2006–2009) Miami Dolphins (2010) Houston Texans (2011–2013) Atlanta Falcons (2014)* Dallas Cowboys (2014)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
First-team All-Big 12 (2005) Big 12 Defensive Newcomer of the Year (2004)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles: 253 Sacks: 2.0 Forced fumbles: 6 Pass deflections: 12 Interceptions: 3 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early life

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

Pre-draft measurables

Height	Weight	40-yard dash	20-yard shuttle	Three-cone drill	Vertical 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 was selected 151st overall in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL draft by the Chargers.^[1] He 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.^[2]

Dobbins was released by the Texans on October 22, 2013.^[3]

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.^[4] He was released on November 11, 2014, to make room on the roster for Josh Brent.^[5]

Statistics

Regular season

Year	Team	G	GS	Tackles					Interceptions						Fumbles
				Solo	Ast	Comb	Sck	Sfty	PDef	Int	TD	Yds	Avg	Lng	FF
2006	SD	16	0	16	3	19	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0
2007	SD	16	0	18	2	20	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.0	0	1
2008	SD	16	8	46	11	57	0	0	4	1	0	4	4.0	4	3
2009	SD	14	2	39	16	55	1	0	1	1	0	13	13.0	13	1
2010	MIA	16	6	36	11	47	1	0	1	0	0	0	0.0	0	0
2011	HOU	15	0	10	2	12	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.0	0	1
2012	HOU	14	6	30	13	43	0	0	4	1	0	7	7.0	7	0
2013	HOU	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0
2014	DAL	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0
Total		110	11	195	58	253	2	0	12	3	0	24	8.0	13	6

References

1. "2006 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
2. "Tim Dobbins' hit on Jay Cutler draws $30K NFL fine". National Football League. November 14, 2012. Retrieved November 14, 2012.
3. Alper, Josh (October 22, 2013). "Tim Dobbins released by Texans". NBC Sports. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
4. Gantt, Darin (October 29, 2014). "Cowboys put Justin Durant on IR, sign Tim Dobbins". Pro Football Talk. Retrieved October 29, 2014.
5. Davison, Drew. "Cowboys activate Josh Brent". Star-Telegram. Retrieved November 11, 2014.

External links

• Miami Dolphins bio