Ty
Robinson.
Ty
Robinson.
Nebraska· Jr
"The ability to anchor the point of attack and absorb double-teams is an increasingly rare quality, and Ty Robinson masters it. His power and length allow him to control blockers, reset the line of scrimmage, and maintain gap integrity. While his pass-rush arsenal is limited, his profile as a dominant run-defending 5-tech projects him as a solid starter in a 3-4 front."
Ty Robinson is the prototype physical specimen defensive coordinators seek to anchor a multiple-front line. With an imposing frame and extremely long arms, Robinson operates with a violent initial *strike* that allows him to establish early *leverage* and control the *point of attack*. Unlike other linemen of his stature, he demonstrates a notable ability to absorb *double teams* without yielding ground, maintaining a wide base and elite *anchor* that frees his linebackers. His game relies on raw power and a devastating *bull-rush* that collapses the pocket from the interior, forcing QBs off their platform prematurely. Despite his veteran status in Lincoln, his NFL ceiling will depend on whether he can evolve from a "block eater" to a consistent pressure generator. While his motor is tireless and his *football IQ* is evident in how he reads screens and run schemes, his lack of refined *hand counters* sometimes leaves him stalemated against more technical offensive linemen. At the next level, he projects as a solid starter in a 3-4 defense that values *gap integrity*, with the potential to become a defensive pillar if he improves his *ankle flexion* to round the guard's corner with greater fluidity.
- 01
Leverage control and initial shock
Robinson uses his arm length to impact the chest of the opposing lineman, immediately halting their advance. This 'peek-and-shed' ability allows him to diagnose play flow while maintaining the necessary separation to disengage and make the tackle.
- 02
Heavy anchor and resistance to double teams
His low center of gravity and lower body strength make him a difficult wall to move in short-yardage situations. He specializes in maintaining gap integrity, absorbing two bodies to prevent offensive linemen from climbing to the second level of the defensive scheme.
- 03
Incessant pursuit motor
For a player of his size, Robinson displays an uncommon high motor, pursuing plays sideline-to-sideline. This intensity translates into effort sacks and pursuit tackles not typically expected from a defensive interior of his archetype.
- 04
Violence in the bull-rush
When he decides to attack the pocket, his ability to convert speed to power is legitimate Sunday-level. He uses heavy-handed technique that can drive professional-level guards backward, disrupting the opposing quarterback's throwing rhythm.
- 01
Limited lateral flexibility and bend
Due to his tall, linear frame, Robinson struggles to turn the corner against more agile blockers. This hip stiffness prevents him from changing direction quickly when the ball carrier makes a cut in tight spaces.
- 02
Underdeveloped pass-rush arsenal
Overly reliant on physical power, lacking a secondary plan if his initial power move is neutralized. Needs to integrate more sophisticated techniques like the swim or club-rip to avoid getting stalemated on extended blocks.
- 03
Inconsistent pad level
Given his height, he tends to play too high off the snap, exposing his chest and allowing lower blockers to win the leverage battle. In the NFL, this could result in him being displaced more easily on direct run plays.
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Sieler embodies the most probable outcome: a highly effective and durable starter praised for his strength, effort, and run defense rather than pass-rush stats.
Armstead represents Robinson's ceiling if he can develop a secondary pass-rush move to complement his overwhelming power and run-stopping prowess.
This projection reflects a floor where Robinson becomes a valuable rotational lineman who specializes almost exclusively in stopping the run on early downs.
RAS · Relative Athletic Score
Kent Lee Platte methodology · ras.football
/ Combine Feb '27 · Pro days Mar '27
Ty's RAS will publish once the official testing drops.
The Relative Athletic Score needs the 40, vertical, broad jump, shuttle and 3-cone — numbers that don't exist until the NFL Combine or pro day. Until then we grade the DL on percentiles vs. his positional cohort (see athletic radar below).
— No athletic data recorded
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FAQ
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- Who is Ty Robinson?
- Ty Robinson is a DL prospect from Nebraska (Jr). Draft Sickos has him ranked #112 on the 2027 NFL Draft big board. A defensive pillar of massive dimensions and brute strength, embodying the anchor required for any contemporary NFL odd-front scheme.
- What round is Ty Robinson projected in the 2027 NFL Draft?
- Draft Sickos projects Robinson as a Round 3 pick, ranked #112 overall and #9 among DLs on our 2027 big board.
- Which NFL player does Ty Robinson compare to?
- Our staff comp is Arik Armstead / Zach Sieler (A hybrid capable of playing 5-tech or kicking inside to 3-tech on passing downs).. See the full comps card (high / likely / low ceiling) on this page for the reasoning.
- Where can I read a full Ty Robinson scouting report?
- Right here — this page is the Draft Sickos scouting report on Ty Robinson: tesis, strengths, weaknesses, NFL comparisons, RAS athletic score, film breakdown and the scout's verdict.
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