Layden Robinson OG Texas A&M | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Layden Robinson OG Texas A&M
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
SUB-POSITION: Right Guard | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Last Updated: 04/21/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Draft Year: 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
40 time: 5.30 seconds (52%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Age: 23.5 DOB: 05/03/2001 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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SUB-POSITION: Right Guard | |
Last Updated: 04/21/2024 | |
Draft Year: 2023 | |
40 time: 5.30 seconds (52%*) | |
Age: 23.5 DOB: 05/03/2001 | |
Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |
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Overall Rating: | 78.7 / 100 | |
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Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
Defense Rating: |
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76% |
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Pass Blocking: |
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57% |
Run Blocking: |
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70% |
DRAFT PROJECTION:
6th
Overall Rank:
#212
Position rank:
#35
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College Games: 38 College Snaps: 2120 | ||
College Combine Results
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OVR Rank:
#110
Pos Rank:
#27
State Rank:
#78
College Combine Results
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Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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Lecitus Smith - Virginia Tech |
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74% |
Jon Gaines II - UCLA |
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71% |
Justin Shaffer - Georgia |
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69% |
Drafted: ROUND: 4 - Pick Number: 103 (NE)
Draft Profile: Bio
Layden Robinson, hailing from Manvel High School where he was rated as a three-star recruit by both ESPN and 247 Sports, chose to further his football career at Texas A&M. Throughout his collegiate career, Robinson has been recognized for his contributions on and off the field, earning Second Team All-SEC honors in 2021 and again in 2023, as well as being named to the SEC Community Service Team in 2023.Robinson's tenure at Texas A&M saw development and field time: in 2019 as a freshman, he played 21 snaps in 2 games at right guard, allowing no quarterback pressures. His sophomore year in 2020 involved 33 snaps across 3 games, maintaining a clean sheet in pass protection. By 2021, his role significantly expanded to 622 snaps in 10 games, surrendering 8 quarterback hurries and 1 hit but no sacks. In 2022, he logged 754 snaps in 12 games but struggled with 20 quarterback hurries, 11 hits, and 4 sacks. Robinson rebounded in 2023, playing 691 snaps in 11 games, allowing fewer pressures with 10 quarterback hurries, 5 hits, and just 1 sack.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Shows a powerful base and uses his heavy hands effectively to control opposing linemen.
- Demonstrates excellent technique in pass protection, quickly establishing an anchor.
- Robinson's quick first step allows him to create early displacement on runs.
- Effective in both zone and gap run schemes, showing versatility across offensive strategies.
- His core and lower half strength contribute to sustained and finish blocks impressively.
- Offers considerable length and hand size, essential for reach and control in tight spaces.
- Capable of explosive, jarring impacts at the point of attack, frequently setting the tone in the trenches.
- Shows agility and power as a puller, capable of effectively logging and sealing defenders.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Lacks elite athleticism, which sometimes affects his effectiveness in space and ability to redirect.
- Struggles with awareness to identify twists and stunts, often leading to missed blocks.
- While he escorts opponents out of the play, he struggles to displace them fully.
- Consistently plays with elevated pad level, which can diminish leverage against defenders.
- Frequently off balance, particularly when attempting to extend or recover in pass protection.
Scouting Report: Summary
Layden Robinson's skill set positions him as a potentially solid addition for NFL teams emphasizing a ground-and-pound approach. His play strength and ability to anchor down at the point of attack enable him to control the line of scrimmage effectively. With heavy hands and a quick first step, Robinson excels in drive blocking, showcasing the ability to pancake defenders and open lanes in the run game. However, his pass set mechanics, particularly his pad level and lateral agility, require refinement to handle the NFL's sophisticated pass rush schemes.Robinson's performance against stunts and blitzes presents a concern; his tendency to play high and lack of quick-twitch reaction could lead to vulnerabilities in pass protection. While he brings a mauler's mentality to the interior line, his limited mobility and issues with balance in space expose him to mismatches against quicker interior defenders. His ability to lock out defenders and utilize his reach in tight spaces does mitigate some concerns, but pro-defensive coordinators will likely challenge him early and often.
Overall, Robinson projects as a developmental interior lineman with the potential to carve out a role in a run-first offense. His aptitude for creating displacement on contact and finishing blocks with authority marks him as a Day 3 selection.
Layden Robinson percentiles vs other Offensive Guards (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Layden Robinson (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
139.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
42.0
*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.