Greg Robinson
Auburn, RT/LT
Height: 6.5
Weight: 332
Age: 21
| Stats | |
| Year | G |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 14 |
Strengths:
Exceptional size and length to man the blind side. A powerful, dominating run blocker who can move nose tackles off the ball. Consistently fires off the ball and knocks defenders backwards. Powerful upper body and relentless feet to generate movement in the run game. Is an elite run blocker for any position on the field. Exceptionally athletic for his size. Engages blockers in a flash and moves very well. Slides efficiently and is a force on pulls and downfield blocks. Doles out crippling hits at the second level and is eager to throw a big block and engage on every snap. Ran the gauntlet in terms of talent faced in the final three games of the 2013 season, facing off against Alabama’s Adrian Hubbard, Missouri’s Kony Ealy, and Florida State’s Mario Edwards Jr. in consecutive games and still dominated every opponent. Very young for a lineman and has exceptional upside. Was a fast riser as one of the best draft prospects this season, which he backed up with an amazing combine performance.
Weaknesses:
Is still very green. Played in an unconventional offense at Auburn and will have to learn to adapt to NFL blocking schemes. Played in a run-heavy offense and needs more reps in pass pro. Will occasionally fall off blocks and end up on the ground. Needs to keep his hands inside more to avoid holding calls. Footwork and technique still need to be refined, and still working on kick-slide to protect the edge. Got trucked by Mario Edwards in the National Title game, albeit an exceptionally rare occurrence. Only a two year starter.
Red Flags: Raw Talent
Bottom Line: Robinson is a rare talent on the offensive line who can conceivably play any of the five positions along the offensive line. Could be best suited to start out at guard while he learns to adjust to a pro-style blocking scheme and gains reps as a pass protector before kicking out to either tackle spot. While he compares favorably to fellow former Tiger Marcus McNeill, he also draws some comparisons to 2009 bust Jason Smith who was also gifted athletically and came from an unconventional offense. Better chances than not that he will be a perennial Pro Bowler.
Comparison: Marcus McNeill
Grade: 9.9 (Top 10 Talent)
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