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2009 Scouting Report: Better Know a Draft Prospect: Brian Robiskie, WR, Ohio State

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The Big Cat Country nation has spoked, and with 48% of the vote, the next Better Know feature is Brian Robiskie, WR, Ohio State.

With the release of Matt Jones, the Jaguars wide receiver corps is reeling. Dennis Northcutt, Troy Williamson, and Mike Walker are the only three receivers on the roster that even have a NFL reception to their credit. Based on Gene Smith's latest statements, it seems the Jaguars will address WR early in the draft.

Brian Robiskie is the opposite of Jeremy Maclin. Instead of using pure speed, he uses sound fundamentals to get open.Robiskie is the son of a NFL coach, and that is both his greatest Pro and Con.

Sure, he is perhaps the most technically sound receiver in the draft. However, is this a case of what you see is what you get?


 

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Brian Robiskie: By the Numbers

At A Glance
Position 1:  Wide Receiver
Height:  6'2
Position 2:  Special Teams
Weight:200
Class:  Senior Age:  22
Projected Round: 2-4

 40time:  4.49

Robiskie ran surprisingly well at the combine. Where as many notable players turned in slower 40's than expected, Robiskie ran much better than his expected time of around 4.55.


His best season statistically came in 2007 with 55 receptions for 935 yards and 11 touchdowns. His senior season dropoff could be explained by Ohio State's decision to start freshmen Terrell Pryor for most of the season.

According To The Experts

Strengths

Walter Football: Robiskie's strong points are his understanding of the game and his attention to being precise on every play. He has great character which has been instilled in him by his father.

Mocking The Draft: Robiskie has top hands. Combine that with excellent agility and Robiskie can make difficult catches. Has the heart to play over the middle and knows how to absorb a hit. Comes from a football family and plays with a lot of intelligence. Knows how to take apart a zone defense, finding holes and sitting in them. Hard worker. Consistently tries to get extra yards after the catch. Has long arms and some strength allowing him beat press coverage.

Weaknesses

Walter Football Robiskie has some inconsistencies as far as production goes but I believe a lot of that has to do with the run focused Ohio State offense. He lacks the speed to run by a defender and has to rely on quick cuts and good routes to get separation.

Mocking The Draft A lack of quickness is what holds Robiskie back from being a top receiving prospect. He has no burst off the line of scrimmage and doesn't explode out of his cuts very well. Robiskie should get stronger because he's rather thin and could get beat up against stronger opponents. Not a burner. Won't break away from many defensive backs.

Why Should Brian Robiskie Be a Jacksonville Jaguar

As I said, Robiskie is the opposite of Percy Harvin and Jeremy Maclin. He lacks the top end speed of those kind of playmakers. What Robiskie does possess however, may make him a greater asset for the Jaguars.

Harvin and Maclin come out of spread offenses, which puts them behind the curve on the intracies an NFL attack.

Robiskie's best year statistically came when Ohio State ran a primarily pro style offense, and he comes polished to a mirror shine on fundamentals.

On top of that, he is a top end character guy and would be able to help out what many are calling "The worst WR corps in the NFL."

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I guess

He is a potential candidate, because he is not a 1st rounder (something tells me, that Genne will niot draft a WR in 1st round…) prospect, maybe not even a 2nd.
Plus high character counts these days almost equal, as how good player you are, so he could end up in teal.
Thanks for the scouting report!

by Zoltan from Budapest on Mar 18, 2009 7:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I would totally draft him

in the second round if he’s the BAP. If we don’t get him however, I feel like there are a lot of 3rd and 4th rounders(wr’s) that can be just as good if not better.

by Ewdtrey on Mar 18, 2009 7:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

3rd or 4th round

look for Louis Murphy. fast, tall, great guy.

by abeaugh on Mar 18, 2009 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Exactly

This draft is close to 20 deep with good receivers.

by SoCalStites on Mar 18, 2009 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Robiskie

Is someone I’m a big fan of. He could start immediately obviously because of his background as the son of an NFL position coach. Not a burner, but neither is Reggie Wayne, Hines Ward, Larry Fitzgerald, or Anquan Boldin. What do all of these guys have in common? They are outstanding route runners. Keep in mind Jerry Rice ran a 4.7, Robiskie runs a 4.5 and has great route running. Keep that in mind.

Thats Good For Another Jacksonville... First Down.

by Bestjagfan on Mar 18, 2009 8:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The problem

with Robiskie’s speed is that his 4.5 isn’t real on the field. He looks much slower on the field. Simple put, he doesn’t have game speed.

by Ewdtrey on Mar 18, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Looked

Pretty fast in the highlight vid.

Thats Good For Another Jacksonville... First Down.

by Bestjagfan on Mar 18, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Now can you do Josh Freeman?

Kid looks like a monster 6-5, athletic, big arm.

by Slvrgun on Mar 18, 2009 9:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I Might

Do one if no one else does. I would like to research the kid, because he seems like a future great to me.

Thats Good For Another Jacksonville... First Down.

by Bestjagfan on Mar 18, 2009 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good suggestion

I have heard a few on NFL network mention Freeman’s name in association with the Jaguars. I wouldn’t mind seeing a scouting report on him either because I don’t know all that much about him at all.

by jagsfanbrunell on Mar 19, 2009 12:48 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

lets call him

broskie

surreal to be teal

by Surteal on Mar 20, 2009 4:02 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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