APFormer Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson took a good first step in proving he can do something else.
Robinson just ran an unofficial 4.34-second 40 on his first attempt at the NFL Scouting Combine.
He’s been struggling with a hand problem, which will give him a built-in excuse if he doesn’t catch well. But his speed and his college production (the most rushing yards ever by a quarterback at the FBS level) will make him an intriguing prospect.
The biggest question is what to do with him. He’s worked as a receiver and a return man, but he’s obviously still very raw, and will need time to develop.
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lets see if he can catch the ball and run some routes!
Perhaps the next coming or Antwan Randle-El???
Potential Randle-El type. The Steelers could be interested, but likely would not use their 2-nd round pick on him.
I see philly in his future.
Definitely worth a 4th round pick, maybe even a 3rd rounder.
JETs could use him. They never successfully replaced Brad Smith.
If he fills out a little bit he could be a running back. He’s already 5′ 11 (might be a little generous) 197 lbs. Just needs some time to put on some lower-body weight.
Randle El? First he has to prove he can be Julian Edelman.
So far so good”
Wait a minute, he said last year that he was faster than Usain Bolt! What happened, did he fall down and have to get back up? I’m pretty sure Usain can run faster than 4.34… backwards.
Guy will flame out on the Lions in 2 years.
I love ShoeLace! but he had fumble issues @ Michigan..and that’s a NO NO in the NFL at any position. I see him goin 5th or 6th Maybe Detroit Philly or Pittsburgh.
That’s the problem with denard. He’s an amazing athlete but where would he fit? maybe Philly with chip Kelly?
One thing I’d like to see all these fast, comparatively skinny guys do is BLOCK. Run, run routes, catch, of course, but a WR who also can be a positive in the running game is that much more valuable. No one ever said Hines Ward was the best WR in the league, but no wideout could support the running game like he did.
3rd string developmental QB in Washington? Cousins is solid, but won’t be around in three years. Maybe by then Robinson can make the roster as a #2