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Kenny Robinson, Colton McKivitz go back-to-back in Rd. 5 of NFL Draft

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Former Mountaineers Kenny Robinson and Colton McKivitz were selected back-to-back on the third day of the NFL Draft. Robinson was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the fifth round (pick No. 152). McKivitz was the next player to come off the board as he was taken by the San Francisco 49ers.

Kenny Robinson

West Virginia safety Kenny Robinson makes a tackle against Tennessee in 2018.

Robinson took a unique path to the NFL. He played two seasons at West Virginia (2017 & 2018) but was dismissed prior to his junior season due to an academic violation.