Film Watched: Okahoma State 2021, Nebraska 2021, Florida 2020
Pro's:
Ultra physical lineman who played both right guard and right tackle at Oklahoma
All kinds of nasty – will impose his will on defenders who enter his postcode
Revels in the dark arts of the position, and not afraid to get into it with opponents
Barrel-chested, thick torso that is brimming with play strength
Like a limpet once he’s on you – there’s no shaking him off
Got some good straight line speed; quick off the line and meets his man earlier than they’d like
Better than anticipated anchor – refuses to give up ground
Able to pick up assignments and be wary of gap shooters or blitzers looking to attack whilst he’s occupied
Con's:
Stiff. Sideways movement not good enough for the outside – guard only in the NFL
Limited lateral movement, chasing the block sometimes on zone or stretch plays
Desire to land the first blow can leave him with poor stance at the point of attack
Routinely plays outside the frame of his body, and when matched with power can be ragdolled
Will absolutely hold if it means keeping engaged – could be a flag magnet in the NFL
Happy with set depths on the interior, but cannot redirect to mirror and intercept inside moves
The Verdict:
“Watching Tyrese Robinson is a hell of a lot of fun. A true tone setter on the Sooners o-line, Robinson is a guy who helps establish a dominant culture within a group, and backs it up on the field with a no holds barred approach to winning in the trenches. Robinson comes with obvious limitations; he’s not the most agile and despite having experience on the outside will be playing guard at the next level. He stands to get better quickly if he can channel his aggression and play a little more controlled, improving his footwork and positioning as a result. But ultimately he looks to be a backup in the NFL whose sheer enthusiasm to go and hit someone into submission will rub off on his teammates.”
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