Look for him in the later rounds. Pretty reliable hands out of the backfield. They’ll motion him out as a receiver at times and he has also filled in as kick returner when needed but overall, this is a bulldozer runner who is highly competitive. , teams can never have enough players who can cover, and Robinson projects as a guy who can cover the deep part of the field well. Brian Gale Robison (born April 27, 1983) is a former American football defensive end.He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth round of the 2007 NFL Draft and played for the team for 11 seasons. He was one of seven Longhorns selected by professional football teams, with the others being Michael Griffin (19th overall) and Aaron Ross (20th overall) in the first round, Justin Blalock (39th overall) and Tim Crowder (56th overall) in the second, Tarell Brown in the fifth (number 147th overall) and Kasey Studdard in the sixth (number 183rd overall). Forum; Alabama FB. He notched 4.0 sacks in the final five regular season games as the team went on a three-game win streak to end the season 11–5 and clinch the NFC North title for the first time since 2009. [7], Robison appeared in all 16 games of his rookie season and made five starts at right defensive end. When he is in the position to do so, he gives a lot of effort downfield to block for his teammates. He started in place of injured left defensive end Ray Edwards in the Wild Card Playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles on January 4, 2009, and was credited with a team-best 7 quarterback hurries while also registering 2 solo tackles and a tackle for a loss. Uses his blocks well in traffic and in space. What’s the current legal status surrounding sports betting in the US? Tigers 29 . In 2003, he played all 13 games at middle linebacker, starting in three of those games. [5] His best discus throw mark in college was 59.69 meters, which ranks seventh in UT history. He also added 15 quarterback hurries, three deflected passes and a blocked kick. I am not sure he is the most flexible, so he can only get so low into contact. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. NFL DRAFT BIBLE TAPS RYAN ROBERTS AS NEW SCOUTING DIRECTOR, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UL-WCbMqJTk, Mav Sports Take: Episode 11 – College Recruiting & Notre Dame, SCOUTING THE NATION: CLEMSON UNSUNG HERO, HUNGRY WOLVES & A SLEW OF UNDER THE RADAR PROSPECTS. Big, muscular frame. Powered by Minute Media © 2020 All Rights Reserved. In his third season, Robison played in all 16 games and both playoff contests. He won’t be a great. Brian Robinson is a senior RB at Alabama. Draft projection for Brian Robinson for 2020 NFL Draft. Doesn’t string together jump cuts well – the first one is pretty explosive, then he needs to work upfield. Robinson entered the transfer portal after the 2018 college season but instead of going to another school, he went to the XFL which did not have a restriction against college players who were three years removed from their high school graduating class like the NFL does. Notably, the Panthers lost an all-timer in linebacker Luke Kuechly, cornerback James Bradberry, defensive linemen Gerald McCoy and Mario Addison, pass rusher Bruce Irvin, and safety Eric Reid. In addition, he spent some time at running back, averaging 11 yards per carry and scoring three times, and tight end during his career. It’s a bit of a projection since Robinson does not have any athleticism data from the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, so we impute based on his height and weight, which are good for a deep player (6-foot-2, about 200 pounds). The Tuscaloosa native darts through holes with his quick burst and fast decision-making, as he embraces contact, rather than trying to avoid it. In week 2 against the Green Bay Packers, Robison strip-sacked Aaron Rodgers from behind in the fourth quarter, causing him to fumble the ball for the second time in a game where Minnesota totaled five sacks for combined losses of 33 yards and forced a career-high three fumbles that helped the Vikings open their new stadium with a win. Current NFL Draft Prospect Scouting Report: Support our website and podcast on Patreon. By Eric Eager Apr 3, 2020. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. [2] He also played basketball (forward) for four years and baseball (pitcher) for two years and was an honor roll student, being named a four-year Academic All-District selection, and was second-team Academic All-State as a senior. [1] He still holds the Texas high school record in the discus throw at 65.61 meters (215 ft, 2 in). Good contact balance. ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 28: Kenny Robinson Jr. #2 of the West Virginia Mountaineers celebrates on the sideline after intercepting a pass in the first quarter of the Camping World Bowl against the Syracuse Orange at Camping World Stadium on December 28, 2018 in Orlando, Florida. With just five combined pass-rushing snaps during his pre-NFL career (two pressures) and no combine data, Robinson gets mostly a position-average projection there. Robison was credited with 10 quarterback pressures, four pass deflections, and three forced fumbles. Brian Gale Robison (born April 27, 1983) is a former American football defensive end. During the 2004 track and field season, he earned a Big 12 title in the shot put in Manhattan, Kansas. Robison started at left defensive end the first game of the season at the Tennessee Titans and was credited with two tackles and a pass defended. Vision is great. Jersey#: No.4 | Year: Sr | Height: 6003 | Weight: 226 | Forty: 4.54e | Hometown: Tuscaloosa, AL | High School: Hillcrest | Projection: Day Three. After replacing Edwards in the second half of the game at Washington on November 28, he notched a sack of Donovan McNabb in the Vikings' 17–13 win over the Redskins. [Editor’s Note: PFF’s new college-to-pro projection system is powered by AWS machine learning capabilities.]. In his professional debut against the Atlanta Falcons in the season opener game, he notched a pair of sacks on quarterback Joey Harrington. Don’t be surprised if he ends up a starter for the Panthers sooner rather than later. Will sit behind Najee Harris for another season. Active off-hand as a ballcarrier, really powerful stiff arm that keeps his frame clean and helps him fight through would-be tacklers. Also a standout in track and field, Robison was one of the nation's top discus throwers and shot putters, winning both events at the district, regional and state meets as a senior. Get $15 off ($5 off each of your first 3 orders) when you sign up with this link. Required fields are marked *, Want MORE content? He was credited with three passes defended against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in week 6. ◽️ Star WVU safety◽️ Expelled for academic fraud◽️ Mom got cancer◽️ Joined XFL◽️ 1st XFL player w/ college eligibility◽️ Two picks in 5 games◽️ Raised draft stock◽️ Drafted to Panthers, Making the most of his second chance ✊ @brgridiron pic.twitter.com/tVwrTu4J4E, — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 25, 2020. Pretty explosive when cutting upfield off one leg. He improved his numbers in 2019, but Brian Robinson is ready to have a bigger impact for Alabama in terms of his NFL Draft 2021 profile. Robison started all 16 games for the third time in his career and tallied 4.5 sacks on the year, with all of those coming in an 8-week span. Robinson likely needs a good offensive line to succeed, as he struggles to create for himself. [14] Against the Carolina Panthers in Week 3, Robison had a sack for the second straight week. In the week 2 loss at the Chicago Bears, he scored his first career touchdown when he recovered a fumble from Jay Cutler which was forced by Jared Allen and returned it 61 yards. Last week was safety week for our projection system, as we took a look at Grant Delpit, Xavier McKinney, Ashtyn Davis, Kyle Dugger and Geno Stone, but as it turns out, I was saving my favorite safety prospect for last. He went pro for as long as the XFL was able to survive, but the ultimate goal for Robinson was always to get to the NFL and he’s always had NFL chops at the safety position. In 173 NFL games, he recorded 289 tackles, 60 sacks and one touchdown. Trusted in some short-yardage situations, fairly effective in this role. Patient behind the line of scrimmage while his blocks develop. 250+ three-page scouting profiles - advanced stats, 3-year grades, player comps, combine data and Senior Bowl grades - for the 2021 draft class. Vision between the tackles, when combined with his athletic profile, is good enough that he will not often lose yards. On occasion, he can tend to hold the ball loose like a loaf of bread. Robison posted 15 tackles and 2.0 sacks, and recovered two fumbles as the Vikings finished the season with a 6–10 record. The Crimson Tide have churned out running backs like eskimos build igloos and Robinson has bided his time patiently behind numerous backs who have gone onto the NFL, while maximizing his opportunities. Sometimes will carry out his fake on play-action too much and miss an easy block opportunity. Brian Robinson Jr Alabama RB 2020 NFL Draft Profile. However, Robinson Jr. isn’t valued for his finesse aspect. Build your custom FanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis on NFL Mocks and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. Robinson generates good power in short areas and has the leg drive to explode into and through defenders at the tackle point. Want MORE content? These power rankings are adjusted based on coach, quarterback and the market each season. In Robison's sophomore campaign, he was an honorable mention on the Associated Press (AP) All-Big 12 Conference. Robison started all 16 games for the second time in his career. From the top to the bottom of their entire 2020 draft class in the first year of the Matt Rhule era, the Panthers took strictly defensive players to re-shape a unit that ranked 31st in the NFL last season in points allowed.