Tayvion Robinson
Personal information | |
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Born: | Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S. | October 1, 2000
Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
Weight: | 190 lb (86 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | Frank W. Cox (Virginia Beach, Virginia) |
College: | Virginia Tech (2019–2021) Kentucky (2022–2023) |
Position: | Wide receiver |
Undrafted: | 2024 |
Career history | |
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Stats at Pro Football Reference |
Tayvion Robinson (born October 1, 2000) is an American professional football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football for the Virginia Tech Hokies and the Kentucky Wildcats.
Early life and high school
Robinson attended high school at Frank W. Cox. Coming out of high school, Robinson held offers from schools such as Maryland, Ohio State, Nebraska, Virginia, and South Carolina.[1] Robinson ultimately decided to commit to play college football for the Virginia Tech Hokies.[2][3]
College career
Virginia Tech
In Robinson's freshman season with the Hokies in 2019, he totaled 31 receptions for 404 yards and a touchdown, while also adding 132 rushing yards.[4] In the 2020 season, Robinson made 38 catches for 592 yards and three touchdown, while also rushing for 48 yards.[5] During the 2021 season, Robinson tallied 44 receptions for 559 yards and five touchdowns.[6] After the conclusion of the 2021 season, Robinson decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal.[7][8]
Robinson finished his career at Virginia Tech with 113 receptions for 1,155 yards and nine touchdowns, while also rushing for 227 yards in 29 carries.[9]
Kentucky
Robinson decided to transfer to play for the Kentucky Wildcats.[10][11] In Robinson's debut with Kentucky, he hauled in six receptions for 136 yards in a win over Miami Ohio.[12] In week four of the 2022 season, Robinson made seven catches for 147 yards and two touchdowns, as he helped the Wildcats beat Northern Illinois.[13] During Robinson's first season with the Wildcats in 2022 he hauled in 40 receptions for 497 yards and three touchdowns, while also adding 38 rushing yards.[14] During the 2023 season, Robinson brought in 37 receptions for 507 yards and four touchdowns.[15] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Robinson declared for the 2024 NFL draft.[16]
Professional career
Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
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5 ft 10+1⁄2 in (1.79 m) |
191 lb (87 kg) |
31 in (0.79 m) |
9+1⁄4 in (0.23 m) |
4.76 s | 1.62 s | 2.78 s | 4.56 s | 7.02 s | 32.0 in (0.81 m) |
9 ft 9 in (2.97 m) |
13 reps | |
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[17][18] |
Baltimore Ravens
Robinson signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent on May 3, 2024.[19] He was waived by the Ravens on June 26.[20]
Carolina Panthers
Robinson signed with the Carolina Panthers on July 30, 2024.[21] He was waived/injured on August 19.[22][23]
References
- ^ Brown, Mitch (June 24, 2018). "Cox High standout Tayvion Robinson commits to Virginia Tech". WTKR.com. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
- ^ "Cox standout Tayvion Robinson commits to Virginia Tech". The Virginian-Pilot. June 24, 2018. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
- ^ "Virginia Tech lands Tayvion Robinson". Roanoke Times. June 25, 2018. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
- ^ "NFL Draft Profile: Tayvion Robinson, Wide Receiver, Kentucky Wildcats". Sports Illustrated. August 5, 2022. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
- ^ "Tayvion Robinson 2020 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
- ^ Pollard, Ashton (December 2, 2021). "Virginia Tech wide receiver enters transfer portal". On3.com. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
- ^ Niziolek, Mike (December 2, 2021). "Virginia Tech starting wide receiver Tayvion Robinson enters the transfer portal". Roanoke Times. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
- ^ Calderone, Vinnie (December 2, 2021). "NFL Draft: Virginia Tech Wide Receiver Enters the Transfer Portal". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
- ^ Scarborough, Alex (December 15, 2021). "Virginia Tech Hokies leading receiver Tayvion Robinson transferring to Kentucky Wildcats". ESPN. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
- ^ Dawson, Brett (September 23, 2022). "How wide receiver Tayvion Robinson is learning to talk the talk for Kentucky football". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
- ^ Hale, Jon. "Kentucky's coaches have challenged Tayvion Robinson: 'I expect him to make big strides'". Lexington Herald. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
- ^ Black, Ryan (January 9, 2023). "Kentucky WR Tayvion Robinson to return for 2023 college football season with Wildcats". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
- ^ Shelton, Hunter (September 25, 2022). "Tavyion Robinson, Barion Brown Reaping Benefits of Speed, Explosiveness". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
- ^ Shelton, Hunter (January 9, 2023). "Tayvion Robinson Announces Return for Second Season at Kentucky". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
- ^ Peery, Wade (December 16, 2023). "Kentucky WR Tayvion Robinson declares for 2024 NFL Draft". On3.com. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
- ^ Macrum, Jason (December 16, 2023). "Tayvion Robinson declares for NFL Draft". A Sea of Blue. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
- ^ "Tayvion Robinson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
- ^ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Tayvion Robinson College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
- ^ Brown, Clifton (May 3, 2024). "Ravens Announce 22-Member Undrafted Rookie Class". BaltimoreRavens.com.
- ^ Ryan, Matt (June 26, 2024). "Ravens Waive Rookie Wide Receiver". BaltimoreRavens.com. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
- ^ "Panthers place running back Rashaad Penny on reserve/retired". Panthers.com. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
- ^ Gantt, Darin (August 19, 2024). "Injuries force a handful of transactions Monday". Panthers.com.
- ^ "Tayvion Robinson: Waived from IR". CBS Sports. Retrieved August 27, 2024.