2024 Exclusive Sneak Peek: Chop Robinson, Edge, Penn St
Welcome to the Exclusive Sneak Peek: Chop Robinson, a cornerback out of Penn State. He is from Gaithersburg, Maryland, and was a 5-star recruit from Quince Orchard High School.
Robinson started his collegiate career in 2021 with the University of Maryland. As a freshman, he appeared in 8 games, where he totaled 12 solo tackles, 7 assists, 2.5 tackles for loss, and 2 sacks.
After that season, he transferred to Penn State for his 2022 sophomore season. He appeared in 12 games for Penn State and racked up 12 solo tackles, 7 assists, 10 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, 2 passes defended, 1 forced fumble and 1 fumble recovered.
His junior season in 2023 saw him appear in 10 games where he had another solid season. He recorded 12 solo tackles, 3 assists, 7.5 tackles for loss, 4 sacks, 1 pass defended, 1 forced fumble and 1 fumble recovered.
Measurables
Height: 6’3” (32nd-percentile)
Weight: 250 lbs (11th-percentile)
Age: 21.1
Class: Junior
NCAA Statistics
| Tackles | Def Int | Fumbles | |||||||||||||||||
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| Year | School | Conf | Class | Pos | G | Solo | Ast | Tot | Loss | Sk | Int | Yds | Avg | TD | PD | FR | Yds | TD | FF |
| *2021 | Maryland | Big Ten | FR | LB | 8 | 12 | 7 | 19 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| *2022 | Penn State | Big Ten | SO | 12 | 19 | 7 | 26 | 10.0 | 5.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ||
| *2023 | Penn State | Big Ten | JR | DE | 10 | 12 | 3 | 15 | 7.5 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Career | Overall | 43 | 17 | 60 | 20.0 | 11.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |||||
| Maryland | 12 | 7 | 19 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| Penn State | 31 | 10 | 41 | 17.5 | 9.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||||||
Scouting Reports
Strengths
- Is an energetic player with a high motor that is suited to be a three-down player in the NFL.
- He plays with a passion for the game and has a strong desire to constantly be a disruptive force in the lineup.
- Has an explosive first step and is difficult to beat at the line.
- Possesses excellent lateral quickness and elite-level agility. High-level athleticism.
Weaknesses
- Has a stiffness to his lower body which may limit his overall effectiveness.
- He struggles when attempting to battle and handfight with opponents.
- Features a very basic set of pass-rushing moves and will need to develop a more versatile move set.
- He needs to beef up a bit more and play more physically against the run.
Pre-Draft Analysis
Expected Draft Capital: Late Round 1
Ideal Landing Spot: Houston Texans
The 2023 season was a banner year for the Houston Texan’s offense, aside from a tight end they are solid on the offensive side of the ball. That could leave them looking to spend their first-round pick on a defensive player.
If defense is the path they choose to follow in Round 1, Robinson could be the steal of the draft. His high motor makes him a player who could walk onto the field and be an impact player from Week 1 of the preseason. With Demeco Ryans as head coach, this could be the perfect fit for Robinson to flourish.
