Tim Dobbins

Infobox NFLactive


|caption=
currentteam=San Diego Chargers
currentnumber=51
currentpositionplain=Inside linebacker
birthdate=birth date and age|1982|12|10
birthplace=Nashville, Tennessee
heightft=6
heightin=1
weight=246
debutyear=2006
debutteam=San Diego Chargers
college=Iowa State
draftyear=2006
draftround=5
draftpick=151
pastteams=
* San Diego Chargers (2006-present)
nfl=DOB283610

Tim Dobbins (born December 10, 1982) is an American football linebacker, who currently plays for the National Football League's San Diego Chargers.

Early years

Dobbins attended Glencliff Comprehensive High School in Nashville, Tennessee and was a letterman in football.

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.

NFL career

2006 NFL Draft

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

("* represents 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.

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