Iowa State’s 2006 Defensive Newcomer with 164 Career Tackles and NFL-Ready Intensity
Tim Dobbins, an Iowa State linebacker who earned Big 12 Defensive Newcomer of the Year in 2004 and finished his two-year college career with 164 tackles, 3 interceptions, and 11 tackles for loss, stands out for his relentless intensity, special teams dominance, and leadership despite playing only two seasons before being drafted in 2006. His personality trait of unwavering focus and ability to elevate teammates made him a top fit for any team needing a high-intensity, versatile LB who thrives in critical moments. Though he has no recent injury history (his last NFL action was in 2013), his legacy as a data-driven, stat-leader with proven NFL experience (43 tackles, 1 INT in 14 games with Houston) makes him a compelling, if historical, reference for intensity and fit.
