Ole Miss defensive lineman Tavius Robinson drafted in 4th round by Baltimore Ravens
OXFORD, Miss. — Ole Miss defensive lineman Tavius Robinson has been selected in the 2023 NFL Draft in the fourth round by the Baltimore Ravens. He was drafted with the 22nd pick of the round, the 124th overall player chosen.
Tavius Robinson to the @Ravens ‼️@Taviusrobinson | #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/XHdb2HpFk4
— Ole Miss Football (@OleMissFB) April 29, 2023
(Click here for an interview with Tavius’ mom, Lindy Robinson, from last season.)
Ole Miss signed the Canadian transfer from Guelph in 2020, and he responded with five starts in 10 appearances (18 tackles, 1.5 for loss).
Robinson was productive (28 tackles, 4.5 for loss with 3.5 sacks) coming off the bench in 11 games in 2021, but his career really took off in 2022, as he tied for second in the FBS with five forced fumbles and posted 44 tackles, eight for loss with seven sacks in 13 starts.
He’s got good length and size and in 2022 showed he can be an effective pass rusher.
Mr. Levis, meet Mr. @Taviusrobinson!
Intentional grounding in the end zone by Levis gives Ole Miss the safety! pic.twitter.com/1GUEVDWy63
— The Rebel Walk (@TheRebelWalk) October 1, 2022
The skinny on Tavius Robinson from NFL.com analyst Lance Zierlein:
“Ascending, even-front defensive end prospect with outstanding traits and projectable upside. Robinson plays with good aggression and heavy hands as both a run defender and pass rusher. He has the agility and foot quickness to beat blockers whether chasing the run or rushing the passer. Robinson attacks the pocket with a game plan and a variety of moves at his disposal. He needs to grow into his frame to improve against the run, but Robinson should become a rotational defender and has future-starter potential.”
Zierlein compared Tavius to Rasheem Green and projected him to be selected in Rounds 4-5.
Strengths
- Long, rangy frame with room for more muscle mass.
- Disruptive lateral quickness and agility.
- Bends to keep pad level steady at point of attack.
- Uses a variety of rush techniques in his approach.
- Loose upper body helps to swivel around the block.
- Able to glide and cover ground quickly on twists.
- Strong head of steam generated for speed-to-power rush.
Evelyn Van Pelt
Evelyn has covered sports for over two decades, beginning her journalism career as a sports writer for a newspaper in Austin, Texas. She attended Texas A&M and majored in English. Evelyn's love for Ole Miss began when her daughter Katie attended the university on a volleyball scholarship. Evelyn created the Rebel Walk in 2013 and has served as publisher and managing editor since its inception.
