Former NFL scout believes we won't see a lot of this Draft Pick on defense next season
The Bears selected Dominique Robinson in the 5th round of the draft a few weeks ago.
Robinson was a wide receiver at Miami (OH) until the 2020 season, but he then converted to defensive end. He has only two years of college experience at the position, the first of which was disjointed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bears writer Jacob Infante tweeted out yesterday that he think Robinson could turn out to be a great player in the future and that his ceiling is very high.
His tape at Miami (OH) showcased fantastic athleticism and flexibility off the edge. If developed properly, he could prove to be a steal in Round 5.
However, in response to this tweet, 30+ years NFL scout Greg Gabriel said:
I think this is a fair assessment of Robinson. I also don't expect him to play a lot on defense this season. You might see him involved in a small rotation but I think it may take some time for him to develop into his full potential.
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein compared Robinson to DE Withney Mercelus:
While he may still be considered as a "project", make no mistake about it, he can play some great football! He is extremely athletic. He ran a 4.72 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine and scouts had him even faster at his pro day.
