NFL Draft 2014 Preview by Nawrocki Nolan

Author:Nawrocki, Nolan [Nawrocki, Nolan]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Triumph Books
Published: 2014-04-01T00:00:00+00:00

OLT GREG ROBINSON, #73 (SOPH-3)

AUBURN > Grade: 7.60

Ht: 6-5 | Wt: 35 | Sp: 4.92 | Arm: 35 | Hand: 10

History: Highly recruited out of Louisiana, where he was a state champion shot putter. Redshirted in 2011. Started 11-of-12 games played at left tackle in ’12 — was benched against Alabama A&M. In ’13, started all 14 games at left tackle for the national runners-up. Has a right meniscus surgery on his medical record. Left school early to support his family — lost his father in April ’13, his mother struggles to make ends meet and he has four siblings, two of which were incarcerated for selling drugs.

Strengths: Has long arms and excellent overall body mass. Outstanding run blocker with the strength and power to wash down half of the line. Creates a surge and generates power from his lower body. Good get-off and body control. Excellent reach-blocking, chipping and releasing to the second level. Very good balance in his set and is quick to cut off the rush. Can maneuver his hips, shuffle, slide and mirror. Has a strong punch and replaces his hands. Very athletic in vertical sets.

Weaknesses: Could stand to refine his technique in pass protection and do a better job finishing blocks. At times will quit after contact and let defenders come underneath or get over the top — handwork is too passive. Developing eyes and awareness vs. the blitz — still learning how to adjust to overload pressure and could improve switching off blocks. Aggressively overextends and occasionally loses balance and falls off blocks.

Future: Big, strong, athletic, overpowering left tackle with the raw potential to become a premiere, franchise left tackle. Is only a third-year sophomore and two-year starter and still must improve his hand use, footwork and technique. However, he is undeniably gifted and capable of walking into a starting-left-tackle job in the pros and paving the way in the run game.

Draft projection: Top-10 pick.

Scout’s take: “I think Robinson is a helluva run blocker — one of the best coming out in recent years. He is not overly powerful where he is going to drive a guy into the ground. But he does get push and movement more than most people do. His pass sets and pass pro is what I have a problem with. He does not have a great secondary punch. That’s why he loses the edge and why he can get beat in pass protection. It’s all technique. It’s easier to teach pass blocking than run blocking. That is why you see in my eyes later-round guys able to play tackle in the NFL.”

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