Notes:
Parade and USA Today All-American who also competed in track and field as a Texas prep. Redshirted in 2007. A reserve/special-teams player in 08, recorded 24 tackles, two for loss and one sack with one pass breakup in 12 games. Started all 14 games at weak-side linebacker in 09 and produced 74-5-11⁄2 with four pass breakups. Was the Longhorns leading tackler in 10, piling up 113-8-2 with two pass breakups, two interceptions, one forced fumble and a 10-yard fumble recovery TD against Rice in 12 starts. Produced 106-10-1 with seven pass breakups and two forced fumbles in 13 starts at middle linebacker in 11.
Positives:
Terrific body length has long arms and uses his hands to protect his legs. Smooth movement skills. Agile and light on his feet moves very well laterally. Good closing burst when he sees it. Flashes hitting ability. Outstanding range and coverage instincts. Keeps pace with backs and drops effortlessly into zone shows natural ball reactions. Has flexible hips and plants and drives efficiently. Solid personal and football character.
Negatives:
Lean and high-cut. Average eyes and diagnostic skills takes false steps, loses the ball and takes himself out of position. Not strong or physical turns down some contact. Engulfed by larger blockers. Does not play heavy-handed to work off blocks and is too easily walled off. Inconsistent, low, leaky tackler. Limited pass-rush value. Lacks football savvy and has a tendency to freelance.
Summary:
Finesse, run-around, lateral-playing, run-and-chase weak-side linebacker with standout coverage skills to contribute readily in nickel packages. Has eventual starter potential. Scouts have compared him to Giants WLB Michael Boley.
ProFootballWeekly.com - Draft Prospect - Keenan Robinson