COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 23: J.K. Dobbins #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes runs with the ball against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Ohio Stadium on November 23, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio.

Report: Dolphins host Dobbins for visit amid coronavirus concerns

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While a handful of NFL teams are temporarily closing their facilities and suspending travel for all personnel amid concerns over the coronavirus, some clubs are still cautiously conducting business with the draft six weeks away.

The Miami Dolphins are hosting Ohio State running back J.K. Dobbins for a pre-draft visit Friday, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports.

While the pandemic has impacted most major sporting leagues around the world, the NFL has no current plans to delay the start of free agency and the new league year, which begins March 18.

As a number of teams prepare for April's draft, attendance at pro days for prospects is being cut down to essential personnel. A number of pre-draft workouts are being canceled as well.

On the field, Dobbins projects as a late Round 1 or early Round 2 prospect who would fill a major need for Miami's offense.

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