Duke Robinson SELECTED BY: Panthers Round 5 (27)

SI Grade 3.83 GRADING SYSTEM

BIOGRAPHY: Three-year starter awarded all-Conference honors since his sophomore campaign, and named as an All-America player the past two seasons.

POSITIVES: Explosive, small area blocker with a large amount of upside. Gets into blocks, bends his knees, and keeps his feet moving throughout the action. Jolts defenders at the point of attack, displays power, and gets movement run blocking. Stays square, effectively fights with his hands, and shows good upper body strength. Always looking for someone to hit, and easily controls opponents once engaged in a block. Keeps his head on a swivel, and works well with teammates.

NEGATIVES: Sets with a narrow base, lacks balance, and falls off blocks. Not fluid moving on his feet, and lumbers about the field. Struggles the further away from the line of scrimmage he's required blocker.

ANALYSIS: Robinson has been a terrific player at Oklahoma, and he offers the skills to be a starter in the NFL. He is a solid, yet not spectacular, prospect who could flourish in a power blocking system that does not require him to move far from the line of scrimmage.

PROJECTION: Second/Third Round