Dec 31, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs running back Josh Robinson (13) runs past Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defensive lineman Shawn Green (97) during the first quarter in the 2014 Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
2014 NCAA Stats: 1,203 yards, 11 TDs; 28 receptions, 370 yards, 1 TD
By all accounts, Robinson appears to be a similar runner to Maurice Jones Drew. He’s incredibly tough to bring down and breaks tackles with ease.
From PFF’s analysis of him:
"Robinson is a tackle-breaking machine whose 94.2 elusive rating last season was second to only Todd Gurley in the class. He broke 48 tackles on 190 carries while averaging 3.5 yards after contact per attempt. Robinson has speed concerns(4.70 40 at combine) that dropped him this low, but he’s a compact runner that can run clean through arm tackles when given the chance."
Robinson averaged 6.2 yards per carry in his career and it is easy to see why when he gets the extra yards through sheer will on each touch. He has issues when it comes to route running, and his experience is limited there. His talents as a pass blocker could make or break the number of snaps he takes this season. Robinson is willing to block anyone, but he’s on the small side and needs to work on his technique.
Robinson will push Herron for carries and it wouldn’t be surprising to see him backing up Gore later in the season (especially if Herron doesn’t get his fumbling under control).