Colts Draft: Review, Grades and In-Depth Analysis
By Dave McKee
Round 6 Pick #29 – 205th Overall:
<div class=. RB. Mississippi State 6th Rd - 205th Overall Pick. JOSH ROBINSON. A+
Analysis: With previous off-the-field issues plaguing the Colts last season, there was an obvious trend in this year’s draft to target and select high character guys. This is most evident in the story above regarding 6th Round pick Josh Robinson.
Watching film on Robinson makes you hope his game translates well in the NFL. There were games where he not only broke a string of tackles, but also cut back across the field for additional yards and touchdowns (See his game against Kentucky.) Robinson was a highly productive SEC running back with 1203 yards rushing in 2014 for the Bulldogs and averaging 6.3 yards per carry and scoring 11 rushing touchdowns. This is an excellent late round running back with the potential to develop into a starter.
Measurables: Robinson is only 5’8″, but weighs in at 217 lbs with an amazing knack for running through tackles with great balance and agility. While his 40-yard dash numbers are a bit of a concern – he ran a 4.70 at the combine – on film he plays much faster than his 40 time. He also performed an impressive 21 reps at 225 lbs at the combine. he may not have been a top performer at the combine, but his overall numbers were quite impressive.
Scheme Fit: Known as “The Human Bowling Ball”, the former Mississippi State running back Robinson is true to his moniker. His balance to run through hits and stretch those yards after contact is amazing. Robinson is more than an inspiring story, and you get the feeling his story is just getting started.
His game is similar to the man who will mentor him, Frank Gore. The Colts have a penchant for going after power running backs and Robinson fits the bill. He reminds me of a young Maurice Jones Drew and will make a great addition in a rotation with Daniel “Boom” Herron in spelling Gore. According to Mark Dulgerian, “The Colts are assembling quite a group of power runners in their backfield. Robinson is the squatty grinder defenses will hate tackling after having to deal with Frank Gore all game.”
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A+
Analysis: With previous off-the-field issues plaguing the Colts last season, there was an obvious trend in this year’s draft to target and select high character guys. This is most evident in the story above regarding 6th Round pick Josh Robinson.
Watching film on Robinson makes you hope his game translates well in the NFL. There were games where he not only broke a string of tackles, but also cut back across the field for additional yards and touchdowns (See his game against Kentucky.) Robinson was a highly productive SEC running back with 1203 yards rushing in 2014 for the Bulldogs and averaging 6.3 yards per carry and scoring 11 rushing touchdowns. This is an excellent late round running back with the potential to develop into a starter.
Measurables: Robinson is only 5’8″, but weighs in at 217 lbs with an amazing knack for running through tackles with great balance and agility. While his 40-yard dash numbers are a bit of a concern – he ran a 4.70 at the combine – on film he plays much faster than his 40 time. He also performed an impressive 21 reps at 225 lbs at the combine. he may not have been a top performer at the combine, but his overall numbers were quite impressive.
Scheme Fit: Known as “The Human Bowling Ball”, the former Mississippi State running back Robinson is true to his moniker. His balance to run through hits and stretch those yards after contact is amazing. Robinson is more than an inspiring story, and you get the feeling his story is just getting started.
His game is similar to the man who will mentor him, Frank Gore. The Colts have a penchant for going after power running backs and Robinson fits the bill. He reminds me of a young Maurice Jones Drew and will make a great addition in a rotation with Daniel “Boom” Herron in spelling Gore. According to Mark Dulgerian, “The Colts are assembling quite a group of power runners in their backfield. Robinson is the squatty grinder defenses will hate tackling after having to deal with Frank Gore all game.”