Round 5, pick #152 Panthers select XFL (formerly West Virginia) Safety Kenny Robinson

[MadHatter]

10 minutes ago, t96 said:

 

I don’t care about it either, just saying that under JR we never would’ve touched this kid. I think it’s a good thing we care about winning and football not PR and things that don’t matter.

You should always care about character...just big difference in the type of issues.

this kid and Cam’s issue (buying a stolen laptop) are not concerns.

guys that have continuous disciplinary issues, assault charges, domestic violence, etc can be a big concern

[ncfan]

Maybe Chinn and Robinson come our Legion of Boom.

 

https://thedraftnetwork.com/articles/joe-marino-s-favorite-2020-nfl-draft-sleeper-picks-at-every-defensive-position

SAFETY: KENNY ROBINSON, WEST VIRGINIA/XFL 

The NFL craves safeties that can play single-high coverage with range, ball skills and physicality. That’s Kenny Robinson. 

Robinson is a ballhawk on the backend. In 20 starts at West Virginia, he racked up 14 pass breakups and seven interceptions in addition to some impressive plays on the ball during the brief XFL season. Robinson can cover considerable ground and even has situational man coverage ability from the slot. While he needs to clean up some tackling technique, he is physical and aggressive triggering downhill. 

His dismissal from West Virginia due to athletic fraud is something that needs to be vetted, and he needs to polish up his angles, but Robinson has the makeup of an athletic starting free safety in the NFL that creates game-changing turnovers. That shouldn’t be slept on. 

[BrizzMachete]

3 minutes ago, stbugs said:

Definitely not a Hurney pick. Just watched NFLN do a piece on him said Rhule was familiar with him since Baylor played him and some of our coaches (no idea which ones) were familiar with him in the XFL. Not sure I got the XFL connection right, but just like Rhule recruiting Gross-Matos, Rhule would be very familiar with him from Baylor.

I stand corrected then if that’s the case

[MadHatter]

2 minutes ago, Khaki Lackey said:

Nice attempt at throwing us off the scent by leaving a few grammar inaccuracies in there, but it's obvious he payed someone else to write this.

I kid because I love. XXOO ; ) 

Damn, that’s harsh and cold.  But funny.

[stbugs]

2 minutes ago, Daddy_Uncle said:

Donte Jackson can ball. The system we had for our secondary and entire defense was so stupid. Nobody looked good in it. Rhule will get Jackson back to playing like he was his rookie year. If not better. Not understanding the hate for him

I’m not going to say he sucks, but he was awful in the second half of his rookie year. He got the early INTs and people were smitten. He got burned for long passes every week in the second half, just like he did last year. He made some great interceptions but then got beat for a 90 yard TD by a guy who hadn’t caught a pass in the NFL. Donte has a long way to go, he’s so inconsistent and the bad way outweighed the good, especially the coachability. I hope Rhule turns him around.

[t96]

1 minute ago, MadHatter said:

You should always care about character...just big difference in the troupe of issues.

this kid and Cam’s issue (buying a stolen laptop) are not concerns.

guys that have continuous disciplinary issues, assault charges, domestic violence, etc can be a big concern

I care about character as it relates to fitting into the locker room culture. Honestly could not care less if guys are scumbags who cheat on their wives or get in fights at bars or whatever. If they aren’t in prison they should have a shot to do their job and if they do that job well for the team I root for then I’m cool with them.

[MHS831]

SI writers made predictions about him a few days ago:

Here is a prediction:

John Pentol

Kenny Robinson has the most unique story in this years draft. He will become the first player to ever be drafted after spending time in college and the XFL. During his time in Morgantown, Robinson gave 150% on the field as he was leaned on to be a leader for a young secondary. I could see him going in the 5th round to the Carolina Panthers who could use another weapon in their secondary.

https://www.si.com/college/westvirginia/mountaineers-in-the-pros/kenny-robinson-nfl-draft-projections

[Proudiddy]

Saw the name but didn't remember it was him until they mentioned the XFL.  I watched him closely during the XFL bc if his story and he definitely stands out as a cut above.  I was impressed.  I love this pick.  We may have just revamped our safety spot in one draft with him and Chinn.  I wholeheartedly love the last 3 picks!

[TheMostInterestingMan]

I get a very different vibe from him. He honestly seems to have pretty high character qualities to me. Messed up in college. Owns it. Is ready to rectify his mistake. I’ll take those guys all day if they are genuine. It’s hard to trust someone who has NEVER done something wrong. But the guys that own their mistakes and correct them? Those are the people I trust the most 

[Verge]

He has the physical skill set and competitiveness to be our starter, if he would have come out from college he probably would have been a 2nd round dude. 

 

[App Panther]

If this guy stays at WV, he's probably 2nd best safety in this class.

[Proudiddy]

1 minute ago, TheMostInterestingMan said:

I get a very different vibe from him. He honestly seems to have done pretty high character qualities to me. Messed up in college. Owns it. Is ready to rectify his mistake. I’ll take those guys all day if they are genuine. It’s hard to trust someone who has NEVER done something wrong. But the guys that own their mistakes and correct them? Those are the people I trust the most 

Well said.  That's part of why I love Cam and really wanted him to be our pick that year.  I love a good underdog/redemption story.

[RevJ]

20 minutes ago, CarolinaNCSU said:

For everyone saying character issues, am I missing something beyond just getting caught cheating in college?

Because if that's all of the "character" issues then drop that mess right now.  If you didn't cheat in school at some point you're an absolute liar. 

I think if you saw my grades in school, you might concede I didn't cheat. 

He had a friend turn in some work for him, so there's that. Not exactly gangster status but definitely poor judgment.  So, if we're hanging everybody who has shown poor judgment, AT 19 YEARS OLD, I'll move to the front of the line.

[t96]

1 minute ago, Verge said:

He has the physical skill set and competitiveness to be our starter, if he would have come out from college he probably would have been a 2nd round dude. 

 

Why does college vs XFL matter? Is it more the fact he was kicked out of college, or does which league he played in last year actually make a difference?