Among the non-first round projections, Robinson was among the combine’s most impressive performers. Unfortunately he didn’t hear his name called, but does wind up in an advantageous situation in L.A. now. While Robinson is from Texas and played at Syracuse, he has some close ties to the Seahawks. Contact Nate Mink anytime: 315-430-8253 | Email | Twitter, After experiencing Syracuse football rebound, Alec Lemon eyeing turnaround as high school coach, Why new commit Malcolm Folk is ‘perfect fit’ to play Rover in SU’s defense, Lesser-known postseason showcase may be ex-Syracuse WR Sean Riley’s door to NFL, Coaches: Syracuse DL commit Terry Lockett ‘sets the standard’ with leadership, loyalty. Scouts see him as a player likely to be a good backup with starter potential, so that’s another good sign for him with regard to getting drafted. One of two Orange pass-rushers looking to get picked this year. The draft concluded with rounds 4–7 on April 25. We have no idea what’s going to happen to football this fall, but regardless of whether the season actually occur or not, there’s going to be an NFL Draft later this month (even if it happens with significant videoconferencing issues). TV, streaming, time. I think scouts will understand that and see the ability he brings to the table. Can the Orange hang on and grab their first win? Robinson stands to be picked by the third round, if I had to guess. He came in third among all defensive linemen with a 4.69-second 40-yard dash, was second in the vertical leap (35.5 inches), eighth in broad jump (119 inches) and second in 20-yard shuttle (4.32 seconds). The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Share. Are the 2020s the start of a new trend in Syracuse football NFL draft history? Troy Nunes Is An Absolute Magician homepage, Four Syracuse football players sign undrafted free agent contracts, GameThread: Syracuse (0-2, 0-2) vs Georgia Tech (1-1, 1-0), Coming home to the new and improved stadium, now with more shiplap, Three takeaways from Syracuse’s 37-20 victory over Georgia Tech. Day 2 Of The Seahawks’ 2020 NFL Draft: “These Are The Kind Of Guys That You Want To Build A Team With”, Pete Carroll and John Schneider 2020 NFL Draft Day 2 Press Conference, Seahawks 2020 NFL Draft Pick: Alton Robinson, Round 1, No. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy), Syracuse defensive end Alton Robinson runs a drill during the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020 in Indianapolis. Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission. His speed is clearly a value, and his special teams experience should speak volumes. Since didn’t play a ton in college, there’s also the intrigue of what his potential is within an established NFL system — that’s a double-edged sword, however, as it also creates some doubt about his production last year. Subscribe to syracuse.com. Coaches can’t ignore Florida. Xavier McKinney jerseyscreenshot from Fanatics.com. 144 overall: RB DeeJay Dallas, Miami, Round 5, No. Safety Shamarko Thomas, a fourth-round pick in 2013, was the only future draft pick SU signed from the Tidewater/Hampton Roads region in the modern draft era. Before the draft — currently scheduled for April 23-25 — we’re profiling all of the Syracuse players that warrant consideration to be picked (and some of those that appear likely to be undrafted free agent pick-ups). Email. Charlie Neibergall/Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. Extending up to the DMV corridor, SU has grabbed offensive tackles Melvin Tuten (third-round pick in 1995) and Quinn Ojinnaka (fifth-round pick in 2006), followed by cornerback Tanard Jackson (fourth round, 2007) and fullback Tony Fiammetta (fourth round, 2009).