Player Profile: Greg Robinson

Height:  6'5
Weight:  332
School:  Auburn
Position:  Offensive Tackle
Ranking:  #2 Offensive Tackle
Projection:  Top 15

Strengths
-Has the size and length that is needed for the left tackle position
-Battled tested.  Played two years in the SEC against some of the top pass rushers.
-Explodes off the line and makes first contact
-Powerful run blocker.  Moves defenders off the ball.  Has the ability to man handle a defensive end
-Delivers a strong punch that can jolt a defender back
-Ability to get out in the screen game and to the second level
-Strong anchor makes him near impossible to move off his spot
-Good footwork that puts him in the right spot.  Also has his feet moving.
-Has the ability to adjust to the defender he is blocking
-Shows the potential to develop into a good pass protector
-Never lets up on blocks.  Always playing to the whistle
-Shows a nasty streak that you want out of an offensive lineman

Weaknesses
-Young and inexperienced.  Only a redshirt sophomore.  Don't see too many come out at this position
-Pass Protection Inexperience.  Played in a run heavy offense.  Rarely asked to do so
-Needs to improve his kick step on drops.  Doesn't get back far enough and speed rushers can burn him
-Balance is an issue in pass pro.  Can be a waist bender
-Could clean up footwork on pass protection.  Seems stuck in the mud.

Summary
Ten years ago when the NFL was more of a running game league Robinson would have been a slam dunk top 5 pick.  He is a dominant run blocker whose the best I've seen at tackle in five years.  He physically dominates defenders with his power and technique.  He fires off the ball gets his hands on a defender and moves them off his spot.  Robinson also shows good agility and the ability to get to the second level and in the screen game.  Add in a nasty streak and he's a running backs best friend.  But the problem is he is still very raw as a pass protector.  Mainly because Auburn doesn't throw the ball much and when they do it's usually play action quick passes or screens.  But the few times they do drop back Robinson shows the potential to develop his pass protection skills.  Look for Robinson to start his NFL career at right tackle or possible guard before transitioning to the left side in a year or two.