An American football linebacker, signed with the Houston Texans of the National Football League in August 2011. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL draught as an inside linebacker for their 3/4 scheme. Signed by the Miami Dolphins to a three-year contract as an unrestricted free agent in 2010, Dobbins served in the rotation of inside linebackers that season only to be waived in August after completing his first year with Miami. Dobbins played college football at Iowa State.