Round 1, Pick 32 - New Orleans Saints - Patrick Robinson

Patrick Robinson

Ht: 5’ 11 ¼” Wt: 190

EMQB’s analysis on the pick:  Robinson has the best change in direction of any corner in this draft.  He needs to work on his technique but he won't be forced to start because he's going to a team with an already talented defensive backfield.  

Pro Football Weekly’s scouting report: A supremely athletic, gifted corner with the speed and agility to function on an island, Robinson ran slower than expected at the Combine but is considered the most explosive athlete to come out of FSU since Antonio Cromartie. Skill set could interest teams such as the Raiders, Jets and Packers, but lack of discipline and minimal on-the-ball production are reasons for pause.

NFL projection: Top-40 pick.

GM Jr’s scouting report:  Robinson is a special cornerback who has outstanding speed and quickness.  He is a good man coverage player who wants to be physical at the line of scrimmage.  Plays with a competitive nature and does not back down from a challenge.  Has descent instincts in coverage and good route awareness.  Has the foot quickness and hip flexibility to handle double moves and still stay in the receiver’s hip pocket.  Will get lazy at times and play off routes almost as if he is baiting the quarterback to throw to his man.  Will play back on his heels and have to take a false step out of his break in zone coverages.  Will close with a burst on short throws in front of him if he has a chance for a big hit or a pass break up.  Has good ability to anticipate the throw and has good ability at closing with a burst.  Average strength as a press cornerback to keep the receiver from getting a free release.  Choppy, short stepper in back pedal, but quick to flip his hips and mirror receiver.  Strong tackler who will throw his shoulder in on ball carrier.  Gives good hustle and will make tackles from the backside.  Wants in on the action.  Has very good ball skills and is a playmaker when he is challenged.  Robinson was clearly the best athlete of the defensive backs at the Senior Bowl – Quickest feet with excellent foot agility and ability to change directions.  Overall, Robinson needs to improve the consistency reading routes, but his playmaking ability, athleticism and competitiveness make me confident in his ability to become a very good starting cornerback in the NFL and should be a 1^st round pick because of it.

Lindy’s Sports scouting report:  Athletic, instinctive and possessing good size, Robinson has the traits teams are looking for in a first-round cornerback – except consistency.  He has all of the natural talent and ability to become a Pro Bowl cornerback, but inconsistent play leaves the door open for Robinson to be a bust.  

Pro Football Weekly 2010 Draft Preview available @ http://www.pfwstore.com/detail.aspx?ID=695

GM Jr. 2010 Draft Guide available @ http://gmjrnfldraft.com/

Lindy’s Sports 2010 Draft Guide available @http://www.lindyssports.com/product.php?cn=332

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