Demarcus-"Immensely talented with... quick­-twitch athleticism" & 'Mr. Suspension'

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DEMARCUS ROBINSON
FLORIDA
WR

Prospect Info
HEIGHT
6’ 1’’
WEIGHT
203 lbs
ARM
33’’
HAND
9 1/2’’

Prospect Grade
6.20
Will Eventually Be Average Starter

2016 Draft Results
DRAFTED BY
KANSAS CITY
CHIEFS
Kansas City Chiefs
Round 4 ‧ Pick 28

Combine Results
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40-Yard Dash
4.59
Seconds
10-Yard Split
1.65
Seconds
Vertical Jump
34.5’’
Broad Jump
10’ 3’’
3-Cone Drill
6.77
Seconds
20-Yd Shuttle
4.19
Seconds
Bench Press
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Player Bio
Despite Robinson's athletic prowess, his ability to take advantage of those gifts, or to stay out of trouble, short-circuited his career in Gainesville. He was suspended four times with the Gators (twice in 2013), including once late in the 2015 season, to go along with two benchings in his final year on campus. The nephew of former South Carolina and NFL receiver Marcus Robinson, Demarcus was a major recruiting coup for the Gators as an all-state pick from Georgia. He played in only seven games as a freshman, though, due to two suspensions (5-23 receiving). Robinson took a step forward as a sophomore, catching 53 passes for 810 yards and seven touchdowns. His statistics dropped in 2015, however, as he played 13 games but could only manage 522 yards and two scores on 48 receptions as the Gators' offense struggled all season long.

Analysis
By Lance Zierlein
NFL Analyst
NFL Comparison
Mike Wallace

Overview
Immensely talented with elite combination of straight-­line speed and quick­-twitch athleticism. Robinson flashes game­-breaking potential as a deep ball threat and after the catch, but was suspended by two different coaches over a three-year period. While Robinson is likely to test off the charts and has the talent to be a top four receiver in this draft, it is hard to imagine his draft slot equaling his talent due to his character concerns.

Strengths
Talent jumps off the tape early in the session
Electric vertical talent that can make cornerbacks re­think their coverage plans
Has shake at the line of scrimmage to free himself against press coverage and has adequate ball tracking skills
Graceful, flexible athlete with instant turbo acceleration
Has ability to hit the home run after the catch
Races off the line and forced cornerbacks into retreat opening easy comeback catches
Has talent and ability to make a living outside or from the slot

Weaknesses
Routes can be lazy at times
Will need to improve with selling fakes at break point of his routes as a pro
Too reliant on athleticism and speed over improvement of skill level
Hands are a concern with 11 drops to 106 catches at Florida
Plays smaller than his listed size
Suspended four times while at Florida
Scouts call him immature and selfish
Sources Tell Us

"I think he's really, really talented but the guy has been suspended four times. You don't get drafted very high when you are 'Mr. Suspension'. I'll probably be in that room fighting for him late though." -- NFL executive




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