49ers 2020 NFL Draft needs: Ranking top 5 running backs

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 27: Jonathan Taylor #23 of the Wisconsin Badgers runs with the ball in the first quarter of the New Era Pinstripe Bowl against the Miami Hurricanes at Yankee Stadium on December 27, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) /

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J.K. Dobbins, Ohio State Buckeyes (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

No. 4: J.K. Dobbins, Ohio State Buckeyes

A very safe selection to be a productive running back in the NFL, J.K. Dobbins may be the perfect addition as a primary back in a rotation to allow the other backs in the committee to stay fresh and shine.

Dobbins is a tough runner, capable of getting extra yards by going through tacklers and making them struggle to bring him down. He’s a hardy sort of player and the perfect player to headline a committee approach to running back.

Dobbins isn’t just a physical player, though. He’s also agile, with a wicked cut move, and is fast enough to outrun defenders. He’s a very versatile back and has the ability to be a very good runner in the NFL.

Dobbins is probably a second-round selection and will warrant a trade to pick, but he definitely can catch the eye of the 49ers as someone to add to the roster.