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Grade
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  • 4.59 SEC
    Top Performer
  • 37.5 INCH
    Top Performer
  • 6.72 SEC
    Top Performer
  • 4.19 SEC
    Top Performer
  • 6'3" Height
  • 209LBS. Weight

Overview

It's no surprise this Buckeye appears to have very good knowledge of the game, being the son of long-time NFL player and coach Terry Robiskie. While Brian Robiskie has the reliable route-running and hands one might expect considering his father's tutelage, he has built his own reputation as a surprisingly fluid athlete for a prospect of his size.

Robiskie took a major step in his climb from special teams ace as a freshman to star receiver in 2007 when he caught 55 catches for 935 yards (17.0-yard avg.) and 11 touchdowns in his junior season. His production as a senior declined (42-535-8) due to changes in Ohio State's offense, but a solid week of practice at the Senior Bowl reassured scouts that Robiskie, while not the game-breaker of some of his peers, may be the most NFL-ready receiver of the 2009 draft. Had an arm span of 31 1/2 inches and a hand span of 9 5/8 inches at the combine.

Analysis

Strengths

Positives: Has the prototypical height, long arms and strong build for the position. Good hands and body control; very capable of high-pointing the ball and making the tough catch in a crowd. Can tightrope the sideline or the end line. Lines up in the slot and outside, and is effective in either spot. Uses his long arms and size to get off press coverage and negate small corners on running plays. Shows the ability to separate from smaller, quicker collegiate defenders. Also has some elusiveness after the catch and as a punt returner. Uses his frame to his advantage all over the field. Negatives: May not have the straight-line speed and quickness needed to separate from top NFL corners. Mixes it up with corners, sometimes too much for coaches' comfort. Lacks consistent technique blocking, sometimes lunging and failing to get inside his man's jersey. Struggles to block a moving target at times. Not a breakaway threat on punt returns, tending to dance a bit.
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Grade Title Draft (Round) Description
96-100 Future Hall of Famer Top Pick A once-in-a-generation type prospect who could change how his position is played
85-95 Immediate Starter 1st An impact player with the ability/intangibles to become a Pro Bowl player. Expect to start immediately except in a unique situation (i.e. behind a veteran starter).
70-84 Eventual Starter 2nd-3rd A quality player who will contribute to the team early on and is expected to develop into a starter. A reliable player who brings value to the position.
50-69 Draftable Player 4th-7th A prospect with the ability to make team as a backup/role player. Needs to be a special teams contributor at applicable positions. Players in the high range of this category might have long-term potential.
20-49 Free Agent UDFA A player with solid measurables, intangibles, college achievements, or a developing skill that warrants an opportunity in an NFL camp. In the right situation, he could earn a place on a 53-man roster, but most likely will be a practice squad player or a camp body.

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