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Scouting report: Duke Robinson

Duke Robinson

6’5, 335 pounds | Offensive guard | Oklahoma

Strengths: Perfectly sized for a guard, Robinson has the power to engulf defenders one-on-one. Quickly gets into his stance to block in-line on running plays. Does a nice job keeping his feet moving and repositioning himself. An excellent and scary drive blocker. Incredible lower body strength. Typically plays with good leverage keeping a low pad level. Gets good knee bend.

Weaknesses: Effort seems to run hot and cold and doesn’t always give the best effort. A much better run blocker than a pass blocker. Reacts late to stunts and delay blitzes. Struggles with slippery pass rushers who can spin or dip around him. On the move, Robinson has a hard to locating and neutralizing opponents in the open field. Will have trouble on occasion on pulls and traps.

Final word: For any power running team, Robinson is about as good of a guard prospect as there has been in several years. His play is similar to that of Ben Grubbs. Where he struggles most is against quick, gap-shooting defensive tackles who like to get after the quarterback.

Round projection: 1

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Dan, I run a Big 10 blog on SBN (rivalryesq.com), and I am doing a lot of pre draft coverage. I would like to work on some articles with you, so hopefully you will be amiable to working on some pieces. Thanks a lot.

Graham Filler
rivalryesq.com
SBN’s Big 10 College Football Blog

by grahamfiller10 on Jan 24, 2009 8:27 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Sure thing Graham. Drop me a line: mockingthedraft@gmail.com and let me know what you have in mind.

by Mocking Dan on Jan 25, 2009 3:54 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Duke is a safe pick...

Meaning he’ll be in great demand. There’s nothing scouts like more than a nice, safe pick.

by Danno11 on Jan 25, 2009 6:22 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Safe like Robert Gallery?

Shonn Greene for Heisman
Doak Walker award winner
144 yards per game
6.2 yards per carry
08 TDs per game > 06 GPA

by shake n bake on Jan 25, 2009 7:09 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

what happened there

everyone I heard when he was coming out was touting him as the safest pick in the draft and a surefire franchise LT.

Shonn Greene for Heisman
Doak Walker award winner
144 yards per game
6.2 yards per carry
08 TDs per game > 06 GPA

by shake n bake on Jan 25, 2009 7:54 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

In the mock I just tossed up, I actually failed to find a spot for Robinson, even though I project him as a first round pick. Go figure.

by Mocking Dan on Jan 26, 2009 11:15 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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