Robinson is not only one of my favorite players in this draft. I think he is the best player in the draft, and two people I know in the league agree with that assessment. And I think he’s going to make an immediate, star-level impact for the team that drafts him.
From Lance Zierlein at NFL.com:
Overview
Full-menu back blending a smorgasbord of position-specific traits that allow him to affect games. Robinson is well-built with a compact lower half and pairs a low center of gravity with agile feet. There are elements of both fight and flight in his running style, but defenders can never be quite sure what they are going to get. He’s a capable inside/outside runner with unique footwork to stack moves and reset pathways, but can plow into tacklers at a moment’s notice using elite contact balance to keep the run rolling. He might need to dial back efforts to search out big runs so frequently and take what is there a little more often to keep from getting bogged down. His pass-catching talent ensures the opportunity for Robinson to see a high number of touches. He has a chance to become one of the more productive runners in the league very quickly.
Strengths
- Three-down back with exceptional talent in all phases.
- Owns a variety of footwork tools to alter pace, direction and power.
- Feet are fast and fully connected with his vision for optimal results.
- Resets run track with sudden jump-cuts against penetration.
- Runs low to the ground and possesses rare contact balance.
- Ability to stack moves adds a level of unpredictability to his carries.
- Pinballs off of angle strikes and can rip through leg tackles.
- Pairs instant burst with solid top-end speed.
- Finishes runs with authority.
- Soft hands and a nightmare to deal with on wheel routes.
And I’m not including Zierlein’s weaknesses, because I don’t agree with them. Kid is going to be a star.
