{"id":289396,"date":"2026-06-26T09:00:09","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T13:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=289396"},"modified":"2026-06-25T20:11:38","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T00:11:38","slug":"ellis-robinson-iv-2027-nfl-draft-early-scouting-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2026\/06\/26\/ellis-robinson-iv-2027-nfl-draft-early-scouting-report\/","title":{"rendered":"Ellis Robinson IV 2027 NFL Draft Early Scouting Report"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Entering his redshirt sophomore season, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/category\/sec\/georgia-bulldogs\/\" target=\"_self\">Georgia Bulldogs<\/a> cornerback Ellis Robinson IV has earned first-round grades in <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/draft\/news\/2027-nfl-mock-draft-arch-manning-dante-moore-qb\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">early mocks<\/a>.<span>\u00a0 <\/span>This, despite not being a full-time starter in 2025.<span>\u00a0 <\/span>Does the tape show a prospect with first-round traits?<\/p>\n<h2><span>\u00a0<\/span>Ellis Robinson IV 2027 NFL Draft Early Scouting Report<\/h2>\n<h3><span>\u00a0<\/span>Measurables<\/h3>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span>Height: 6\u20190\u201d<\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span>Weight: 180 lbs<\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span>Statistics<\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span>2025: 20 tackles and four interceptions.<\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span>2024:<span>\u00a0 <\/span>Three tackles.<\/p>\n<h3><span>\u00a0<\/span>The Tape<\/h3>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span>Games Watched: at Tennessee, Florida and Mississippi (College Football Playoffs)<\/p>\n<h3><span>\u00a0<\/span>Strengths<\/h3>\n<p>If there\u2019s one position where speed is crucial, it\u2019s cornerback.<span>\u00a0 <\/span>Robinson IV has excellent speed.<span>\u00a0 <\/span>On deep routes, he\u2019s able to mirror receivers effortlessly.<span>\u00a0 <\/span>He\u2019s a smooth athlete, and he has a recovery burst.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s comfort for NFL scouts in secondary prospects from Georgia.<span>\u00a0 <\/span>Robinson IV is the latest in a long line of high draft picks.<span>\u00a0 <\/span>Georgia asks Robinson IV to cover man-to-man (including some press-man) and in zone.<span>\u00a0 <\/span>He looks comfortable in both.<\/p>\n<p>In man coverage, Robinson IV is able to mirror well when not in press.<span>\u00a0 <\/span>In press, he uses it effectively to guide receivers towards the sideline to give them less room to operate.<span>\u00a0 <\/span>He\u2019s able to get his head around to find the ball.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Georgia cornerback Ellis Robinson IV (top of screen) with some NFL style coverage.  He doesn&#39;t get &quot;grabby&quot; at all, no separation for the receiver and he breaks up the pass.  Very nice.<a  href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/NFLDraft?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#NFLDraft<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/drALJpCn4A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/drALJpCn4A<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Paul Emery (@UKDraftFan) <a  href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/UKDraftFan\/status\/2069849727819035071?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">June 24, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>In zone, Robinson IV\u2019s hips are loose.<span>\u00a0 <\/span>He\u2019s able to read quarterbacks well and jump routes.<\/p>\n<p>Despite having a thin frame, Robinson IV is a willing tackler.<span>\u00a0 <\/span>He may be viewed as a nickel by the NFL, and given his willingness as a tackler, he projects well to this position.<\/p>\n<h3><span>\u00a0<\/span>Areas to Improve<\/h3>\n<p>Robinson IV didn\u2019t play every defensive snap for Georgia in 2025.<span>\u00a0 <\/span>His playing time increased as the season went on, but he lacks experience.<span>\u00a0 <\/span>That shows at times in his game.<\/p>\n<p>Robinson IV can get turned around close to the line, so he needs to read releases better.<span>\u00a0 <\/span>He can also give receivers a free inside release, and against bigger receivers, it gives them an easy slant completion.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ellis Robinson IV \ud83d\udd25 Top Corner in College Football \u1d34\u1d30\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6z2363Z0uio?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>While Robinson IV can cover without grabbing receivers, at times, he likes to do so.<span>\u00a0 <\/span>Occasionally, when beaten, his first reaction is to hold the receiver.<span>\u00a0 <\/span>This will draw flags at the next level.<\/p>\n<p>Despite being a willing tackler, Robinson IV is not always an effective one.<span>\u00a0 <\/span>Against bigger receivers, he struggles to get them to the ground.<span>\u00a0 <\/span>On two occasions in the games watched, he bounced off a receiver.<span>\u00a0 <\/span>This limits his stock, as it would be unwise to match him up against an NFL boundary \u201cX\u201d receiver like <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/49ers\/\" target=\"_self\">San Francisco 49ers<\/a> receiver Mike Evans.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Ellis Robinson IV (cornerback, Georgia, bottom of the screen) gives up a TD to Chris Brazzell II.  Even though he&#39;s beaten by the release, he recovers &#8211; but bounces off the bigger receiver.<a  href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/NFLDraft?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#NFLDraft<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/t48WijqNXK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/t48WijqNXK<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Paul Emery (@UKDraftFan) <a  href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/UKDraftFan\/status\/2069846295540301846?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">June 24, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>His 2025 tape was inconsistent, but that is to be expected for a redshirt freshman.<\/p>\n<h3><span>\u00a0<\/span>Key Tests in 2026<\/h3>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span>No SEC schedule is easy, but Georgia\u2019s is favorable in 2026. The biggest tests for Robinson IV will be the road game against the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/category\/sec\/alabama-crimson-tide\/\" target=\"_self\">Alabama Crimson Tide<\/a> on October 10 and the rematch of the quarter-final playoff game against the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/category\/sec\/ole-miss-rebels\/\" target=\"_self\">Ole Miss Rebels<\/a> on November 7 in Oxford.<\/p>\n<p>Other tests include an away matchup with the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/category\/sec\/oklahoma-sooners\/\" target=\"_self\">Oklahoma Sooners<\/a> on September 26, hosting the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/category\/sec\/auburn-tigers\/\" target=\"_self\">Auburn Tigers<\/a> on October 17 and a matchup against <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2026\/06\/18\/lanorris-sellers-2027-nfl-draft-early-profile\/\" target=\"_self\">the highly touted LaNorris Sellers<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/category\/sec\/south-carolina-gamecocks\/\" target=\"_self\">South Carolina Gamecocks<\/a> on November 21.<\/p>\n<p>The full Georgia schedule <a  href=\"https:\/\/fbschedules.com\/2026-georgia-football-schedule\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"max-width: px\"><smartframe-embed class=\"smartframe_wp_element\" customer-id=\"b0c95bc04383cef69c6b47df872135cf\" image-id=\"WmOBqKwfAN94\" style=\"width: 100%; display: inline-flex; max-width: 8256px; aspect-ratio: 8256\/5504;\" ><\/smartframe-embed><\/p>\n<h3>Ellis Robinson IV 2027 NFL Draft Projection<\/h3>\n<p>Robinson IV is a difficult evaluation, partly because he didn\u2019t play every snap for the Georgia defense.<span>\u00a0 <\/span>His inconsistencies are clear on tape, but they are to be expected for someone who was a redshirt freshman in 2025.<\/p>\n<p>However, his traits stand out.<span>\u00a0 <\/span>His ability to mirror without needing to have his hands on receivers will be highly regarded in the NFL.<\/p>\n<p>Robinson IV\u2019s thin frame is a concern; he projects best to nickel at the next level.<span>\u00a0 <\/span>If he takes the next step in 2026 and is more consistent, while still making big plays, his stock will be high.<span>\u00a0 <\/span>He is a wait-and-see prospect, however, due to the inconsistencies.<\/p>\n<p><em>Main Photo Courtesy of Brett Davis &#8211; Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Entering his redshirt sophomore season, Georgia Bulldogs cornerback Ellis Robinson IV has earned first-round grades in early mocks.\u00a0 This, despite not being a full-time starter in 2025.\u00a0 Does the tape show a prospect with first-round traits? 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