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#94 Alton Robinson /Edge Syracuse – 6’4” 260
The Good
- Impressive first step and can get off the ball quickly
- Good mental processing reading run vs pass
- Assortment of pass rush moves and can win with power or quickness
- Reads the mesh point well and stretches out plays to the outside
- Willing to take on blockers to fill holes
The Bad
- A bit stiff and not bendy when rushing up the arc
- Needs to improve counters went first move unsuccessful to the outside
- Would benefit from adding strength to improve run defense
- Lacks speed and agility heading toward the sideline
- Adequate effort and angles when in pursuit
Bio
- Career – 115 tackles, 71 solo, 32 TFL, 19 sacks, 5 PBU, 2 FR, 5 FF
- 2019 – 46 tackles, 22 solo, 9 TFL, 4 sacks, 3 PBU, 1 FF
- Original committed to Texas A&M, played freshman year at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M
- 36 games with 34 starts at Syracuse
- In high school, played basketball and competed in track & field
- Majoring in sociology
- Offer from Texas A&M was rescinded due to legal issues related to his arrest in high school
Tape Breakdown
After a promising junior year when he had 17 tackles for loss and 10 sacks Alton Robinson’s production took a down turn in 2019.