NFL Draft Profile: Tavius Robinson, EDGE, Ole Miss Rebels
Tavius Robinson
Ole Miss Rebels
#95
Pos: EDGE
Ht: 6060
Wt: 257
Hand: 0958
Arm: 3368
Wing: 7928
40: 4.66
DOB: 1/3/1999
Hometown: Guelph, Ontario, CAN
High School: Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute
Eligibility: 2023
One-Liner:
A towering defender whose size and skill set allows him to play up and down the defensive front.
Evaluation:
Long physique with an athletic build. Frame to add mass if you wanted to kick him inside. Plays In a variety of alignments. Snaps all the way from nine to three-technique. Some upfield burst to threaten pocket width and win around the edge. Powerful hands that can knock tackles off balance and win inside as a pass rusher. Strike placement and quickness also shine on grip and rip moves. Generates speed to power with a nice get-off that transposes into a pocket-pushing bull rush. Overpowers tight ends and wins across face in the run game. Stack and shed while reading on running plays. Doesn’t present elite bend upon initial viewing. Not a twitchy guy. Yet to see him work a variety of moves. Unable to counter or work the pocket when losing the initial battle at the junction point.
Grade:
5th Round
Background:
Originally from Guelph, Ontario. Attended high school at Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute. Started his college career at the University of Guelph in Ontario. Had thirty nine tackles as a sophomore. Transferred to Ole Miss prior to the start of junior season. Played in all ten games as a junior, and had eighteen tackles. Had a very good senior season, finishing with twenty-eight tackles and 3.5 sacks. Used an additional year of eligibility and had an outstanding year. Made thirty nine tackles and had six sacks. Declared for the 2023 NFL Draft and projected as a fifth-round pick.
