Duce Robinson WR Florida State |
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Jersey: #0 ROLE: Outside X-Receiver | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 08/03/2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2027 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FORTY time: 4.65 seconds (8%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 21.6 DOB: 01/19/2005 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Jersey: #0 | |
| ROLE: Outside X-Receiver | |
| Last Updated: 08/03/2026 | |
| Draft Year: 2027 | |
| Forty time: 4.65 seconds (8%*) | |
| Age: 21.6 DOB: 01/19/2005 | |
| Overall Rating: |
87.1 / 100
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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82% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| QB Rating When targeted: | 104.8 | |
| Hands: |
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86% |
| Short Receiving: |
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78% |
| Intermediate Routes: |
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89% |
| Deep Threat: |
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93% |
| Blocking: |
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69% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
1st - Mid
Overall Rank:
#24
Position rank:
#3 (WR)
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| College Games: 37 College Snaps: 1206 | ||
ESPN RATING: 86/100
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247 RATING: 98/100
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RIVALS RATING: 6.1 (100%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Denzel Boston - Washington |
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76% |
| Tetairoa McMillan - Arizona |
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69% |
| Malachi Fields - Notre Dame |
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68% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Duce Robinson, the son of former Seminole Dominic Robinson, transferred to Florida State in 2025 after two seasons at USC, where he caught 39 passes for 747 yards and seven touchdowns. He came out of Pinnacle High School in Arizona as a five-star recruit and the nation's top-ranked tight end prospect, earning Under Armour All-American honors in both football and baseball.In his first season in Tallahassee, Robinson caught 56 passes for 1,081 yards and six touchdowns across 12 games, becoming Florida State's first 1,000-yard receiver since 2019 and a Biletnikoff Award semifinalist. He posted 173 yards and two touchdowns against Texas A&M-Commerce in September and added nine catches for 147 yards and a score at Virginia.
After the season, Robinson announced he would return to Florida State for 2026 rather than turn professional. His father played football and baseball at Florida State and was drafted by the Minnesota Twins, while his mother swam at Florida.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Towering 6-foot-6 target who shields the catch point and outmuscles defenders
- Elite ball-winner on jump balls (hauled in 18 of 34 contested in 2025)
- Skilled deep-ball tracker who attacks the high point, nine catches for 147 at Virginia
- Uses length and timing to box smaller corners off the football
- Secure hands for the size (only two drops on 95 targets)
- Falls forward and won't concede after the catch (304 yards after contact)
- Proven chain-mover who led Florida State with 1,081 receiving yards
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Mediocre speed and lacks suddenness releasing out of his breaks
- Builds to top gear rather than snapping, savvy corners sit on his routes
- Ball security wavered (two fumbles) and quiet against Kent State and Pittsburgh
Scouting Report: Summary
At 6-foot-6 and 222 pounds, Robinson treats the catch point like a power forward in the paint. He led Florida State with 1,081 yards on the strength of a massive catch radius, winning 18 of 34 contested balls and turning the fade and the deep dig into routine completions. His nine-catch, 147-yard game at Virginia was a clinic in using length and timing to box smaller defenders away from the ball.The honest limiter is speed. His timed number sits near the bottom of the position, and it shows as a receiver who builds to his top gear rather than snapping into it, which lets savvy corners sit on his breaks. He will not run away from anyone, and quiet outings against Kent State and Pittsburgh underline how much he leans on contested wins over separation. Ball security also needs attention after two fumbles.
The fit is a possession role in a timing-and-rhythm passing game, where his size becomes a weekly mismatch on third down and inside the 20. He needs a quarterback willing to trust him in traffic, because that is where he makes his living. Overall, he lacks the juice to separate from NFL man coverage, but the ball skills, frame and red-zone production earn an early grade as a starting boundary target.
How other scouting services rate Duce Robinson (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
64.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
40.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.