Tayvion Robinson

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Tayvion Robinson
Kentucky Wildcats–No. 9
Position Wide receiver
ClassSenior
Personal information
Born: Virginia Beach, Virginia
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career history
College
Bowl games
High school Frank W. Cox (Virginia Beach, Virginia)

Tayvion Robinson is an American football wide receiver for the Kentucky Wildcats. He previously played for the Virginia Tech Hokies.

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Early life and high school

Robinson attended high school at Frank W. Cox. Coming out of high school, Robinson held offers from schools such as Maryland, Ohio State, Nebraska, Virginia, and South Carolina. [1] Robinson ultimately decided to commit to play college football for the Virginia Tech Hokies. [2] [3]

College career

Virginia Tech

In Robinson's freshman season with the Hokies in 2019, he totaled 31 receptions for 404 yards and a touchdown, while also adding 132 rushing yards. [4] In the 2020 season, Robinson made 38 catches for 592 yards and three touchdown, while also rushing for 48 yards. [5] During the 2021 season, Robinson tallied 44 receptions for 559 yards and five touchdowns. [6] After the conclusion of the 2021 season, Robinson decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal. [7] [8]

Robinson finished his career at Virginia Tech with 113 receptions for 1,155 yards and nine touchdowns, while also rushing for 227 yards in 29 carries. [9]

Kentucky

Robinson decided to transfer to play for the Kentucky Wildcats. [10] [11] In Robinson's debut with Kentucky, he hauled in six receptions for 136 yards in a win over Miami Ohio. [12] In week four of the 2022 season, Robinson made seven catches for 147 yards and two touchdowns, as he helped the Wildcats beat Northern Illinois. [13] During Robinson's first season with the Wildcats in 2022 he hauled in 40 receptions for 497 yards and three touchdowns, while also adding 38 rushing yards. [14] During the 2023 season, Robinson brought in 37 receptions for 507 yards and four touchdowns. [15] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Robinson declared for the 2024 NFL draft. [16]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 10+1⁄2 in
(1.79 m)		191 lb
(87 kg)		31 in
(0.79 m)		9+1⁄4 in
(0.23 m)		4.76 s1.62 s2.78 s4.56 s7.02 s32.0 in
(0.81 m)		9 ft 9 in
(2.97 m)		13 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day [17] [18]

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References

  1. ↑ Brown, Mitch (24 June 2018). "Cox High standout Tayvion Robinson commits to Virginia Tech". WTKR.com. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  2. ↑ "Cox standout Tayvion Robinson commits to Virginia Tech". The Virginian-Pilot. 24 June 2018. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  3. ↑ "Virginia Tech lands Tayvion Robinson". Roanoke Times. 25 June 2018. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  4. ↑ "NFL Draft Profile: Tayvion Robinson, Wide Receiver, Kentucky Wildcats". Sports Illustrated. 5 August 2022. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  5. ↑ "Tayvion Robinson 2020 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  6. ↑ Pollard, Ashton (2 December 2021). "Virginia Tech wide receiver enters transfer portal". On3.com. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  7. ↑ Niziolek, Mike (2 December 2021). "Virginia Tech starting wide receiver Tayvion Robinson enters the transfer portal". Roanoke Times. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  8. ↑ Calderone, Vinnie (2 December 2021). "NFL Draft: Virginia Tech Wide Receiver Enters the Transfer Portal". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  9. ↑ Scarborough, Alex (15 December 2021). "Virginia Tech Hokies leading receiver Tayvion Robinson transferring to Kentucky Wildcats". ESPN. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  10. ↑ Dawson, Brett (23 September 2022). "How wide receiver Tayvion Robinson is learning to talk the talk for Kentucky football". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  11. ↑ Hale, Jon. "Kentucky's coaches have challenged Tayvion Robinson: 'I expect him to make big strides'". Lexington Herald. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  12. ↑ Black, Ryan (9 January 2023). "Kentucky WR Tayvion Robinson to return for 2023 college football season with Wildcats". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  13. ↑ Shelton, Hunter (25 September 2022). "Tavyion Robinson, Barion Brown Reaping Benefits of Speed, Explosiveness". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  14. ↑ Shelton, Hunter (9 January 2023). "Tayvion Robinson Announces Return for Second Season at Kentucky". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
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