"All I've got to do is catch passes and make plays." The 2023 NFL Draft is set to take place from Thursday, April 27 through Saturday, April 29 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Brown and Tayvion Robinson), then traveling to the back side and making this inexplicable throw to Dane Key which was picked off by cornerback Brandon Turnage. He consistently finished blocks in Week 1 and showed active hands in pass protection, more than once rocking rushers with snatch-and-trap moves. Bizarrely, the junior cornerback is one of the most experienced players in the Kentucky secondary this season. His role at the next level is unclear. All Rights Reserved. After high school, Robinson opted to join Virginia Tech. See latest map. At 64 and 344 pounds, Manning is a substantially sized human who is extremely difficult to move. Classified as an ATH for recruiting purposes, Robinson switched from quarterback to wide receiver . This was a third-and-seven situation, so maybe Levis thought he had to nuke one . He joined the Herald-Leader in 2022 but has covered UK athletics for more than 10 years. He should take on a role left vacant by Mitchell Agude, who transferred to Miami. Kentucky did a much better job of tackling in space but Tennessee found a new situation to exploit -- inexperienced safety play. There were plays he had time to reach his check down but instead he held on too long and took the sack. This Florida team is legit. Hale was named the 2021 Kentucky Sportswriter of the Year. The Wildcats eventually pulled away with this one, but the RedHawks defensive line gave Kentuckys front five a lot of trouble, and Ugwu played no small part in that. Moreover, the offensive weapon jogs too many of his routes. Stats: (41-31 Win at West Virginia): 16-of-28 passes completed, 341 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT; 6 carries, 2 yards. Are the Tennessee Titans a good fit for former Kentucky quarterback Will Levis. 14 Utah): 27-of-31 passes completed, 222 yards, 1 TD; 12 carries, 28 yards, 1 TD. Levis and Tayvion Robinson still have work to do to match those projections next season but each Wildcats' draft stock figures to be boosted by the other's performance. 1; top 2 picks Cards', 2023 NFL Draft QB Stock Watch: Hooker tops Levis, Prisco's draft grades for all 32 NFL teams, Track where undrafted NFL free agents are signing, Report: Bucs star Barrett's daughter, 2, drowns in pool, Bruins lose Game 7, extend Presidents' Trophy curse, Draymond: Sabonis wouldn't shake hands after Game 7, NFL schedule release target date, plus 5 things we know, Greatness guaranteed in LeBron-Curry renewal. Has only average height and overall length. (23%*), 187 McNaboe used his big-ticket matchup to his advantage. As an effective pass catcher, he presents a lot of challenges for opposing defenses. Week 1 was a dominant showing from Michigan States transfer acquisitions. Theres certainly talent to work with, and as we saw last Saturday, development may already be underway. Virginia Tech WR Tayvion Robinson has entered the portal, @247SportsPortal has learned. In the Super Bowl era alone, Joe Montana, Dan Fouts, Brett Favre, Mike Singletary, Michael Strahan, Terrell Owens, Ted Hendricks, Jason Taylor . Cox played just four games in 2022 due to a foot injury he suffered in Northern Illinois game against Kentucky. Other draft-eligible Wildcats to watch: RB Ray Davis, WR Tayvion Robinson, OG Kenneth Horsey, OG/C Eli Cox, LB Trevin Wallace, LB DEryk Jackson. To this point in the season, he is averaging 6.76 air yards per attempts, which ranks No. He has spent the past two years backing up Brock Purdy and has attempted just 43 passes. Tayvion Robinson, a former four-star recruit who started 29 games at Virginia Tech over the last three seasons, committed to UK on Wednesday following an official visit over the weekend. The nation's No. An exciting playmaker for the Hokies in 2020, Tayvion Robinsons route running, ability after the catch and clean change of direction make him an intriguing prospect with potential on special teams. Robinson is majoring in human development. NC Central plays Campbell on October 1, so keep an eye out for Mitchell vs. Brevin Allen. Kentucky's Wan'Dale Robinson has declared for the 2022 NFL Draft, the star receiver announced on social media on Wednesday. Robinson is going to be force fed targets this season, which should increase his exposure in the SEC. Pro Football Network strives to passionately deliver purposeful, captivating, and exceptional football content. More on the 2023 NFL Draft. Five of his seven incompletions took place in the first half. I think hes physical. section: | slug: 2023-nfl-draft-under-the-radar-prospects-who-could-have-breakout-seasons-emerge-as-early-round-draft-picks | sport: football | route: article_single_special | Tayvion Robinson NFL Draft Scouting Report by Damian Parson. Later, he also had a nice speed rush, getting around the apex with burst and ankle flexion, flushing the QB out. But on Saturday, the former Minnesota commit won in multiple ways, nonetheless. After losing Wan'Dale Robinson in the second round of the. Nelson has the look of an NFL left tackle and the athleticism to match. There is buzz emanating from every corner of Eugene hinting that the light switch has turned on for Johnson. But when they did, Dante Cephas was often the catalyst. Versatility, athleticism, energy these are things that Burney provides. Tayvion Beasly, who transferred in with Sanders from Jackson State, also announced his intentions to transfer. The transfer decision of Zach Evans opens the door for Miller to take on a larger role. At 61, 250 pounds, Kamara is undersized, but he has good frame density and proportional length, and he showed he could use his traits effectively on Saturday. Whats more, he struggles to separate without forcing false steps. Depth is always a hurdle in Tuscaloosa, as even the most talented players can find themselves down the depth chart waiting for a moment to flash. For years wide receiver was position of weakness for the Wildcats. section: | slug: 2023-nfl-draft-qb-stock-watch-hendon-hooker-rises-after-leading-vols-to-big-win-over-will-levis-kentucky | sport: football | route: article_single_special | During his redshirt freshman season, he earned Pac-12 Freshman of the Week by recording 14 tackles and one forced fumble. Tayvion Robinson, a former four-star recruit who started 29 games at Virginia Tech over the last three seasons, committed to UK on Wednesday following an official visit over the weekend. Some of college football's best programs are led by NFL-caliber quarterback talent and they are broken down below, as we size up the draft stock for each: Stats: (44-6 win over No. Robinson also lacks suddenness as a route runner, and that is a potential issue at the next level. Keep an eye on No. The Wildcats have visibly filled it with Virginia Tech transfer Tayvion Robinson, who had six catches for 136 yards in his Kentucky debut. Kamara emerged in 2021 with 6.5 sacks and 9.5 tackles for loss, and that production carried over on Saturday. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/draft/free/stories, at Ward is a big-framed, strong-armed quarterback with the athleticism to do a lot on the football field. Currently ranked outside our top 165 WRs, Robinson has been one of the top receivers in the 2022 class through two seasons. Kentucky has produced five defensive back draft picks in the Stoops era. It wasnt a big-ticket FCS vs. FBS matchup, but Robert Mitchell stood out in the Dukes Mayo Classic last weekend, which pitted NC Central against North Carolina A&T. Chris Rodriguez to Washington in the NFL Draft C-Rod is now an NFL player! Will Levis, Tayvion Robinson weigh in. In some respects, the Wildcats have just exchanged one Robinson for another. 6 in quarterback passes batted down (8). His three receiving touchdowns were good for second on the team. The Atlanta native missed most of the 2020 season with a torn ACL, so he is more than a year removed from the injury. He has lined up in the slot and can be successful there at the next level. And with his departure via the 2022 NFL Draft, a void remained this past offseason. The upcoming season could serve as his breakout moment with former Georgia defensive coordinator-turned Oregon head coach Dan Lanning designing the plays. The biggest concern might be getting overshadowed in a deep tight end room, but Bates will be difficult to keep off the field if healthy. As Robinson continues to gain chemistry with Will Levis, his stock as a three-level weapon should only continue to rise. In 2020, Robinson started all 11 of the Hokies contests. Virginia Tech Hokies starting Wide Receiver Tayvion Robinson has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal, per 247Sports. The Virginia Tech transfer's stunning performance immediately elicited comparisons to former Wildcat Wan'Dale Robinson. He has a keen sense of positioning on the field and where the ball is in the air with strong and reliable hands to snatch the football away from his body. It was intercepted but the defensive back was not able to get his feet down in-bounds. If unfamiliar with Georgia's production of NFL running backs, here is a quick history lesson: 13 running backs have been drafted since 2000, including James Cook and Zamir White in the 2022 NFL Draft, and five were taken in the top-50 overall. The rehabilitation timeline for that surgery would have prevented him from working out for teams in advance of the 2023 draft and caused him to miss most of spring practice. Born October 1st to parents Christian and Najya Pernell, Tayvion Robinson was a stellar all-around athlete at Frank W. Cox High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia. In his UK debut, the 5-foot-11 senior had six receptions and a team-high 136 receiving yards. Hes not C.J. An elusive player in space, he can force missed tackles after the catch. There is no denying his talent on the field, but health has robbed him of that opportunity to shine. Bates looked set to join the 2023 draft class until it became clear he needed surgery to fix a shoulder injury he played through for most of last season. His talent is obvious. Stats: (21-17 Loss at No. One of the qualifiers for the list was that a player could not be in the top 10 of my conference previews (ACC, Pac-12,Big 12, Big 10, SEC andGroup of 5) because that hardly suggests that the player is off the radar. Fans may not be familiar with Murphy's game coming from North Texas, but there is a lot of quickness to his game. Stroud or Bryce Young, but he challenges to be best of the rest. Trice has started the last 13 games, including five as a redshirt freshman, in which he was available. Levis did some good things with the football but he threw three interceptions and probably should have had a fourth on a pre-determined pass to the flat that a Tennessee defender jumped but could not complete. #9Pos: WRHt: 5085Wt: 18740: 4.55DOB: 10/01/Hometown: Virginia Beach, VAHigh School: CoxEligibility: 2023. Everybody always asks (about) Josh Allen, those guys. As a high school junior, Robinson earned first-team All-Tidewater honors in football and basketball. DO YOUR OWN 2024 MOCK DRAFT BY CLICKING HERE (or clicking Start A Mock Draft from your account page). The latter is a big body wide receiver with good body control and athleticism. First and foremost, Robinson has a slight frame which directly impacts his play strength. All Rights Reserved. https://t.co/gGTBiXf16W Chris Hummer (@chris_hummer) December 2, 2021 Forums: Football Forum Quarterback K.J. Hes a good player with legitimate explosiveness and a solid frame at 60, 205 pounds. He is a well-rounded running back with good top-end speed and size. After five seasons with Auburn, Tashawn Manning transferred to Kentucky for his final crack at college football. *Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine He should follow in the footsteps of Ryan Ramczyk, Joe Thomas, Travis Frederick and others before him as the next great Badgers offensive lineman. Tayvion Robinson has the physical attributes to play more on the perimeter. On Saturday against the Volunteers, the Wildcats had 11 full offensive possessions and ran the ball on the first play on nine of them. At 60 and 200 pounds, Valentine possesses the size to be impactful in the NFL while also boasting impressive length. As a true freshman at Virginia Tech, Robinson played in all 11 games with seven starts. The 511, 225-pound defense wrecker has averaged over six yards per carry in every season hes played for the Wildcats. There was an unfair early narrative that Stroud was not fulfilling his responsibilities as a top quarterback prospect. Last season was a down year for the Clemson offense, but there is more than enough talent on that team to turn fortunes around in a year's time. Mike Norvell, Fans React to FSU's Jammie Robinson's 2023 NFL Draft Selection. Robinson entered the transfer portal on Dec. 2. He boasts reliable hands and is competitive at the catch point, often high-pointing the ball. That said, he does not have the play strength or size to line up as a true pass-catcher. 1. Who else should you be looking out for when watching the Wildcats this fall? Meanwhile, his off-script creativity is enticing, with impressive athleticism for his size. Born October 1st to parents Christian and Najya Pernell, Tayvion Robinson was a stellar all-around athlete at Frank W. Cox High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia. While nuanced as a route runner, Robinsons hesitations often surrender his chest to defenders. Another solid season of production, while developing his coverage skills, should ensure that Square gets some attention next April. I like how he tempos his routes before using suddenness at the top of his stem to separate. He often oversets and takes poor or hesitant angles to engagement. The 5-foot-10 inch 187-pound play-maker started all 12 games for the Hokies,. It is Year 2 of expecting a breakout season from Ngata. I remember the first time I met him in person, I laughed and was like, this guy is a dude. ALL YOU NEED IS A FREE TDN ACCOUNT TO START A MOCK. Almost exclusively a slot receiver last season, Robinson used his free access well to find open areas on the field. VanSumeren, standing at 63, 235 pounds, was once a Michigan signee with a documented 40 vertical. Robinson dropped the pass and the drive would later end on a red-zone interception. A season-ending injury caused him to miss all but two games a year ago. That confidence is sort of through the roof right now, White said of Childress during spring practice. It sounds as though McIntosh has an advantage over Kendall Milton to be the Bulldogs' starter, but there are more than enough carries to go around in that offense. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Virginia Tech wide receiver Tayvion Robinson, center, runs for a first down as he is tackled by Miami cornerback Marcus Clarke, left, tackles during the first half of an NCAA college football game . This interception against Tennessee had Levis giving perfunctory looks to his front-side reads (Brown and Tayvion Robinson), then traveling to the back side and making this inexplicable throw to Dane Key which was picked off by cornerback Brandon Turnage. If he is able to develop as a passer, then he is going to be a problem for Big 12 defenses. However, he is a player that craves contact and seems to thrive bouncing up from those hits. Coming SoonTerms & Conditions | Privacy Policy, Draft Scout is an Independent Contractor, Currently Outsourcing Non-Exclusive Scalable ContentBrian Hitterman, NFL Draft Scout/Draft Scout Database Creator, Contact: brianhitterman@msn.com, - EA College Football Game Pushed Back to 2024. The Hokies top statistical pass-catcher last year was Tayvion Robinson, a high school athlete who had not fully transitioned to receiver until arriving on his college campus. There are too many 2023 NFL Draft sleepers to count in one sitting -- so we're taking it week by week. 10:57 am ET, 2024 NFL Mock Draft: Williams No. Five four-star pass-catchers from the most recent two recruiting class are now on campus. Tayvion Robinson is a versatile, dynamic, and fun offensive playmaker. *Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine And just like Ojabo, he may run with it. He typically anticipates oncoming tacklers and wins with shiftiness, vision and well-timed cuts. All Combine and Draft-Related Analysis, News, Video, and Biographical Information for Tavius Robinson Tayvion Robinson WR Kentucky | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report Draft Profile: Bio Tayvion Robinson from Frank W. Cox High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. With Wan'Dale Robinson likely headed to the NFL Draft and Josh Ali finishing up his last year of eligibility, offensive coordinator Liam Coen will have to replace practically everything from. After the catch, Robinson has a knack for making the first defender miss. Johnson has also been present in first-round projections but carries more value as a tackle than a guard, which he played last season. Evaluation: Virginia Tech's 2020 offense featured NFL prospects at almost every skill position. Historically holding over 98K, Built with Forward & Backward Compatibility. He has good spatial awareness to find soft spots against zone coverage. The young safety bit down on an in-breaking pattern leaving Hyatt wide open for his 13th touchdown reception of the season: Hendon Hooker to Jalin Hyatt may just be the top connection in CFB right now pic.twitter.com/1Ec8p5XUdR. OCTOBER 9, 2022 ROTOWIRE NFL Draft Profile:. The Draft Scout Database provides Many different Functions, Sorts, Exports & More for more than 25 Major Clients the past 15 Years. Stroud. The Golden Flashes werent always able to find an offensive rhythm in their Week 1 45-20 loss against the Washington Huskies. He has shown that he is more than willing to take the checkdown when the defense gives it to him. There is a lot of hype around the Golden Bear ahead of the season. He then used a swim to get outside and stacked a quick rip move to break into the pocket. The knock-on effect was a substantial draft class for the second consecutive season. The redshirt junior had six catches for 105 yards and a score last weekend. Dallas Turner and Will Anderson Jr. are among the most talented players in the nation regardless of position. Watching those two games and just hearing what some of the coaches had to say about him, his leadership, and then you get around him and you realize how good of a dude he is. He delivered a dime to wide receiver Taye Barber over coverage and in stride: MAX DUGGAN 71-YARD TD PASS pic.twitter.com/EvY1eYvdn2, Stats: (6-44 Loss at No. He checks all of the boxes in terms of size, arm strength and mobility but his footwork, specifically resetting, is still a work in progress. On Saturday night, Tayvion Robinson put on a show in Kentucky's 37-13 victory over Miami (Ohio). Kentucky outside linebacker J.J. Weaver has the potential to be the Wildcats top defensive prospect in the 2023 NFL Draft. Those statistics might not have been enough to earn him a draft selection, but he might be able to exceed his career numbers in 2023 alone if healthy. After his cuts, Robinson gets his head around quickly to search for the pass. Holding over 150 Data Rows Per Prospect, Over 3,000 Players per Draft Year, 12K Per Draft Cycle. Likewise, he cannot always maintain separation or capitalize on mistakes he lures opponents into. Instead of washing his hands of Lexington after one year, sources close to the Kentucky football program believe he'll run it back for one more season in the Bluegrass in 2023. Purdue's Aidan O'Connell should receive more draft consideration after this season, but he has already produced a few good statistical seasons. Kentucky looks well positioned to continue that momentum into the 2024 draft with several players who look like possible draft picks a year from now. UK was down 20-6 at that point. The PFN Draft Preview takes a deeper look into the potential 2023 NFL Draft prospects set to hit the field for Kentucky this season. Tayvion Robinson is bringing that same mindset to Lexington in 2022. He has good size and speed for the position. 4 overall recruit as part of the 2019 recruiting class transferred from Oklahoma this offseason. While hes been consistently productive across his four years with Ole Miss and Kentucky, last year saw Jacquez Jones set career-high numbers for tackles, interceptions, and pass breakups. It was the daily focus to be the best and to be great. who has more touch and arguably more accuracy than the projected first round 2023 NFL Draft pick, Levis. Tayvion offers some of the same attributes sudden lateral agility and change of direction as an after-the-catch weapon as WanDale. A former highly-touted recruit, Harrell is getting his chance to shine. His 4.5 40-yard dash speed is more than enough to excel in his 6-foot-3 frame. The Volunteers do a great job of putting defenses in uncomfortable positions just to see how they react. The talented receivers stiff ankles pose questions about his development. Big Ten play will be a bigger test for him, but he has the physical tools to keep rising. He already has 34 career starts on his rsum, but transferring from Northern Illinois to Kentucky brings a significant uptick in level of competition. He tied for second on the team with 31 receptions. With the departure of WanDale Robinson and Josh Ali, Kentucky has lost almost 2,000 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns from its 2021 season production. WanDale Robinson was the go-to weapon for Kentucky in 2021. While Mannings dense frame gives him a naturally stellar anchor in pass protection, the Kentucky guard also flashed enough athleticism to be used on pull plays for Auburn. From Major Media Outlets to NFL Team Personnel. DB Tayvion Beasley: Beasley originally signed with Sanders in 2022 when Sanders was the head coach at Jackson State. 13 Penn State): 26-of-33 passes completed, 354 yards, 1 TD; 6 carries, 5 yards. When Weaver elected to participate in Senior Day festivities in November despite having two years of eligibility remaining, it looked like he might be in the 2023 draft class. Of the two, Ajian appears to be the most likely player to emerge as a 2023 NFL Draft prospect. Similarly, he manipulates his gait and pace to lull opponents to sleep. His arm talent is impressive, with the strength to hit the deep third and velocity to get the ball into tight windows. With each passing week, the 2023 NFL Draft pool gets a little bit deeper. Highly productive players like Penn State wide receiver Parker Washington and Maryland wide receiver Rakim Jarrett were also excluded. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Ward is elusive and that leads to extended plays for the Cougars. If the Wildcats are to add to that group in 2024, Childress looks like the best bet. Since 2001, made Public in 2003, Draft Scout has been the Gold Standard Industry Leading Database Build for Compiling & Charting College Football Prospects from Prep to Pro. Robinsons body control allows him to adjust to passes depending on their trajectory. And on the edge, he showcased enough burst to surge into contact and rip around the corner. He runs good routes for the variety that he is tasked with, but expanding the tree will benefit him going forward. And with his departure via the 2022 NFL Draft, a void remained this past offseason. Limited explosiveness and flexibility and will struggle to separate against pro defensive backs. (17%*), 9 1/8 He has been consistent with his production hovering around 400-600 receiving yards. All Rights Reserved. The Wisconsin native is quick out of his stance and plays with good leverage. Despite his effort as a blocker, Robinson is a liability in that area. If Leary, who cited the chance to play in a pro-style offense that could prepare him for the NFL as one reason he transferred to Kentucky, stays on the field this fall and returns to the form that saw him throw 35 touchdowns and just five interceptions at North Carolina State in 2021, he could be at least a mid-round pick next April. For such a young player, Rosengarten already has great technique and hand replacement as a pass blocker, and his athleticism and length combine for impressive power capacity on the ground. Tayvion Robinson = Wandale Robinson I called Coach Stoops and said, This guy will be our starting left tackle. The Incarnate Word transfer does a good job moving in the pocket but has to do a better job of feeling the pressure. Due to mediocre quarterback play, Robinson has yet to have a breakout campaign. Amari Burney falls in the latter category. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. But one of the most impressive performances came from a 2021 transfer addition: Linebacker Ben VanSumeren. The Iowa native has good mobility in his 6-foot-3 frame. Size is a worry, but accuracy is a strength. Can Kentucky have an equally exciting class in the 2023 NFL Draft? "Just makes my job easier knowing I've got somebody like that behind center," Tayvion Robinson said of Levis. For the fifth consecutive year, Kentucky football had multiple players selected in the NFL Draft over the weekend. The protection has not been particularly good for Levis this season but the predictability of offensive play-calling has not helped. Pro Football Network, LLC. It was a frustrating night against an SEC defense that has not inspired a lot of confidence to this point in the season.