Miami Recruiting Profile: Wide Receiver Chance Robinson
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Any time the Miami Hurricanes receive an opportunity to land a wide receiver that can be a deep threat, that’s going to help the program grow.
Enter Chance Robinson, a burner that has consistently beaten top defensive recruits for touchdowns. Here’s a closer look at Miami's commitment and what he can do long-term.
Chance Robinson
Size: 6-foot-2, 190 pounds
Position: Wide Receiver
High School: Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) Saint Thomas Aquinas
Recruiting
Robinson selected Miami over offers from numerous programs including Georgia, Alabama, LSU, Florida, Florida State, Auburn, Ole Miss, Tennessee, Kentucky, Michigan, Nebraska, and others.
Robinson committed to the Hurricanes on April 14.
Frame
Robinson’s body has already begun to fill out. He can add more muscle to gain weight, but he’s already strong enough to compete at the Power 5 level.
When he’s done adding to his frame, Robinson will likely weigh closer to 210 pounds. As long as he keeps his speed – and he should be able to do just that – Robinson will do well with the added mass.
Athleticism
He’s shown to be twitchy off the line, during a cut, or when utilizing a stop-and-start move. Often, Robinson’s explosiveness was best seen when the play began because he quickly accelerated past the defensive back due to his suddenness and the defender not being able to recover after that. Also has been proficient at leaping in the air and making catches over defenders.
Above all, it’s sheer speed. Few defenders could run with Robinson in the open field.
Skill
Did a good job of catching the football away from his body; he snatched the football. Robinson had great timing for when to jump for the football and when to extend his arms to catch a pass that truly needed extra effort for it to become a completion. It’s unique to see a young man that understood how to adjust to the ball during different types of situations like Robinson has to date.
As for route running, he still needs to continue to build on his moves off the line, like just about any other young receiver.
For instance, being more physical with a cornerback that used press coverage would have allowed him to create a path even further away from the sideline during several deep balls. That would have given the quarterback more room for error when throwing a bomb to Robinson.
As the talent level increases at the Power 5 level, being even more technically sound will be something that will be necessary for Robinson to make those big plays.
When the STA receiver did use his hands well to fend off a cornerback or safety, it was usually a no contest from that point forward, regardless of the route. Here's a video breakdown of Robinson, including highlights from his junior season:
Competitiveness
Tremendous at catching the football when a defensive back was near him. Ran routes over the middle and did not hesitate to make a play even when he could be hit.
Played his best when other Power 5 talents were in the secondary during high school action, as well as during the seven-on-seven circuit while playing for South Florida Express.
Along with speed, Robinson’s competitive attitude on the gridiron stood out the most on film and during seven-on-seven play.
Long-Term Ability
At least early on in Coral Gables, Robinson will be a deep threat that teams must respect. He will be much more than a guy running 9 routes and post routes, however.
What he can also do for the Hurricanes will be from his all-around game which includes being involved with reverses, screens, and various route concepts incorporated within Miami offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson’s offensive structure.
Once Robinson has become comfortable with the offense, this will be a player teams have to be ready for from many different perspectives. Then there’s the technical aspect of his game that will continue to grow, as noted above.
As Robinson becomes more and more comfortable with using rub routes, stemming a defensive back after he runs by him, and finetunes his ability to fool defensive backs with which routes he’s going to run among other technical traits, he will take his game to yet another level.
Robinson certainly showed the ability to one day be an All-American if he keeps working hard and sticking to the plan. No question, the Canes will be better for Robinson being a part of their program.
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