Finding Broncos: Wan'Dale Robinson | WR/RB

Measurements

Height: 5-foot-8
Weight: 178 pounds
Arms: 27-5/8 inches
Hands: 9 inches

Combine Results

40-Yard Dash: 4.44 seconds
Vertical Jump: 34.5 inches
Broad Jump: 118 inches

Stats

Pros

Tough and doesn't back down.
The prototype for a gadget offensive weapon but needs a creative play-caller.
Has a great burst to get open quickly.
Knows how to leverage defensive backs through his routes.
Has quick acceleration.
Would be used best as a runner with his suddenness.
Excellent vision and can make himself small to slip through lanes.
Fantastic footwork.
Has good hands, despite limited catch radius.
Twitchiness.
Ability to track the ball is fantastic and can be utilized as a deep threat.
Has a good football IQ and seems to have sound instincts.

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Cons

There will be issues about the best spot to play him.
Scheme will have to keep him clean off the snap.
Could be more running back that can play receiver than a full-time wideout in the NFL.
Severe limitations in scheme and role.
Has to be wide open to get the ball into his frame with a small catch radius.
Not going to be a contested-catch guy.
Movement is required to get him in the right matchup when working as a receiver.
Sloppy route-running at times, especially when it comes to his breaks which are rounded and not sharp.
Decent speed but he too often gets chased down from behind.

Overview

Wan'Dale Robinson has all of the traits needed to be a gadget-type weapon for offenses in the NFL. The best way to help him succeed would be by having a creative offensive mind that can use him in various ways. With his limitations, he isn't best suited to be a full-time receiver in the NFL, so running back is more suitable if a team wants him in a specific position.

When it comes to working as a running back, Robinson has good vision and the suddenness to make defenders miss. If teams put him as a running back that can move out to be a receiver, his limitations will be mitigated while maximizing the threat he can be. He would be a good third-down option because he offers tremendous receiving ability and can work so well in space.

The problem with working Robinson as a full-time receiver is his limited catch radius and his issues when getting off of press coverage. Working with him as a gadget player is best to maximize his potential.

Fit with Broncos

The fit with the Denver Broncos will largely depend on whether the team wants a gadget player like Robinson. He offers up something different from KJ Hamler, so head coach Nathaniel Hackett could get creative with how he uses the offensive weapons if the Broncos were to add Robinson. However, there is a problem with that: who would come off the field for Robinson?

It wouldn't be as big of a deal if the Broncos put Robinson in as a running back and went from there. He could complement Javonte Williams as a runner while offering his versatility as a receiver. Then, when Denver wants to get creative on offense by using Robinson, Williams is the only one coming off the field.

Even then, it would be better for the Broncos to select a more natural runner than Robinson. While running back is the best single position for him, being a gadget player, he isn't a natural running back and doesn't offer much as a blocker. That would limit the offense on third down and give some information away to the defense.

Grade: Late Round 4

Where he Goes: Mid-to-Late Round 3

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