Brian Robiskie Stats Scouting Report

SCOUTING REPORT: Robiskie has already had the tutelage of an NFL coach, and that has helped make him perhaps the most polished receiver in this draft. His father, Terry Robiskie, played in the NFL and is the Atlanta Falcons wide receivers coach. A crisp route runner and very knowledgeable, capable of contributing immediately. Had his best season in 2007 as a junior, finishing with 55 catches for 935 yards and 11 TDs. There was a decline in production this past season due to a change in offensive philosophy at Ohio State, but a strong week of practice at the Senior Bowl helped remove some doubts scouts had after the dropoff. Ended his senior year with 42 receptions for 535 yards and eight TDs. Has prototypical height, long arms and a strong build. Good hands and body control make him a dangerous threat in the red zone. Uses his frame to his advantage to make tough catches in a crowd. Effective on the outside and in the slot. Has some elusiveness after the catch. Could contribute as a punt returner, but dances around too much and isn't a breakaway threat. Doesn't have great speed and isn't a consistent blocker. Depth at receiver in this draft may hurt his stock, but he should develop into a consistent possession receiver. Could be selected as high as the third round. - STATS

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OVERVIEW:

Much like his father, Terry, a former NFL player and present assistant coach with Atlanta, Brian is the consummate team player. Having grown up in a football environment, he showed great maturity upon his arrival on OSU's campus as a true freshman, nailing down a spot on special teams while patiently waiting his turn behind a veteran-laden receiving unit.

As a sophomore, he forced his way into the lineup for five games before finally getting his opportunity as a full-time starter during his junior and senior campaigns. Blessed with what scouts feel are some of the best hands in the collegiate ranks, he went on to haul in 127 passes, the eighth-best career total by a Buckeye. His 1,866 yards receiving also put him on Ohio State's Top 10 List.

It was the importance of those catches that made Robiskie stand out, as 24 of his receptions were good for touchdowns, the fourth-highest total in school history. In addition to his exploits on the football field, he did just as well in the classroom, becoming a Draddy Award finalist, earning an $18,000 post-graduate scholarship from the National Football Foundation.

At Chagrin Falls High School, Robiskie earned first-team All-Ohio honors as a senior. He set school career receiving records with 118 catches for 1,885 yards and 34 touchdowns. As a senior, he snatched 47 passes for 754 yards and 12 touchdowns. He also scored on a 95-yard punt return and an interception return and averaged 14.9 yards per punt return, leading the squad to a 9-3 overall record and the conference championship in 2004.

Robiskie was used mostly on special teams during his first year at Ohio State, playing in all 12 contests. On his only reception for the season, he showed the greatness to come, catching the ball in a crowd and then knifing through a pair of would-be tacklers on a 13-yard grab.

Patiently waiting for his chance to play on offense, Robiskie shared split end duties with Roy Hall in 2006, where he was part of a receiving corps that featured future NFL first-rounders, Ted Ginn Jr. and Anthony Gonzalez. He finished third on the squad with 29 receptions for 383 yards (13.2 avg) and five touchdowns.

With Hall also off to the National Football League, Robiskie became the team's featured receiver in 2007, starting all 13 games at split end. He earned Academic All-American honors and despite being a semifinalist for the Biletnikoff Award and a finalist for the Arthur Ashe Sports Scholar Award, the team's Paul Warfield Award winner (given to the outstanding receiver) received just one first-team All-Big Ten Conference honor, coming from The NFL Draft Report (Rivals.com named him to the second-team).

That year, the junior led the Buckeyes with 55 receptions for 935 yards (17.0 avg) and 11 touchdowns. His receptions placed him on the OSU season Top 10 List, while his receiving yardage ranks 11th on annual charts and his scoring grabs were good for fourth on the Buckeyes single-season record list. He also tried his hand as a punt returner, gaining 60 yards on seven attempts (8.6 avg).

With a freshman quarterback at the helm, receiving opportunities were limited for Robiskie and the rest of the receiving unit in 2008. The two-time Academic All-American and Paul Warfield Award winner was named an All-Big Ten Conference honorable mention. He led the team again, pulling down 42 passes for 535 yards and eight touchdowns. On special teams action, he had an 11-yard kickoff return and 17 yards on four punt returns (4.2 avg).

ANALYSIS:

Positives: Has the prototypical height, long arms and strong build for the position. Good hands and body control; very capable of high-pointing the ball and making the tough catch in a crowd. Can tightrope the sideline or the end line. Lines up in the slot and outside, and is effective in either spot. Uses his long arms and size to get off press coverage and negate small corners on running plays. Shows the ability to separate from smaller, quicker collegiate defenders. Also has some elusiveness after the catch and as a punt returner. Uses his frame to his advantage all over the field.

Negatives: May not have the straight-line speed and quickness needed to separate from top NFL corners. Mixes it up with corners, sometimes too much for coaches' comfort. Lacks consistent technique blocking, sometimes lunging and failing to get inside his man's jersey. Struggles to block a moving target at times. Not a breakaway threat on punt returns, tending to dance a bit.

Compares To: AMANI TOOMER, ex-New York Giant -- Like Toomer in his prime, Robiskie has learned to compensate for his one major shortcoming - a lack of blazing speed - with excellent hands, good body control and outstanding field vision. He is most effective on controlled routes, knowing he will never have the explosiveness to threaten the deep secondary. He is a good chain mover with solid blocking skills, a perfect complement for a team that already has its established deep threat and is looking for someone to keep defenses honest underneath.

INJURY REPORT:

No major injuries reported.

CAREER NOTES:

Robiskie started 32 of 51 games in an Ohio State uniform, ranking ninth in school history with 1,866 yards receiving...His 127 receptions placed him eighth on the Buckeyes' all-time record chart behind David Boston (191, 1996-98), Cris Carter (168, 1984-86), Michael Jenkins (165, 1999-2003), Gary Williams (154, 1979-82), Santonio Holmes (140, 2003-05), Ted Ginn, Jr. (135, 2004-06) and Dee Miller (132, 1995-98)...His 24 touchdown catches saw him join Boston (34), Carter (27) and Holmes (25) as the only players in school annals to catch 20 or more touchdowns in a career...Robiskie's career-high 55 receptions in 2007 rank 10th on Ohio State's single-season record list...His 935 yards receiving in 2007 rank 11th on the OSU annual record chart...Only Boston (13 in 1998 and 14 in 1997) and Terry Glenn (17 in 1995) had more touchdown receptions than Robiskie's 11 in 2007...His three touchdown catches vs. Northwestern in 2007 rank third in school annals behind Glenn (four vs. Pittsburgh, 1995) and Bob Grimes (four vs. Washington State, 1952).

AGILITY TESTS:

4.46 in the 40-yard dash...1.53 10-yard dash...2.62 20-yard dash...4.19 20-yard shuttle...6.72 three-cone drill...37.5-inch vertical jump...10'1" broad jump...Bench pressed 225 pounds 16 times...31 1/8-inch arm length...9 5/8-inch hands.

HIGH SCHOOL:

Attended Chagrin Falls (Cleveland, Ohio) High School, earning first-team All-Ohio honors as a senior...Set school career receiving records with 118 catches for 1,885 yards and 34 touchdowns...As a senior, he snatched 47 passes for 754 yards and 12 touchdowns...Also scored on a 95-yard punt return and an interception return and averaged 14.9 yards per punt return, leading the squad to a 9-3 overall record and the conference championship in 2004.

PERSONAL:

Marketing major, earning Academic All-American honors twice and was a finalist for the 2008 Draddy Award, given for academic excellence...Son of Cynthia and Terry Robiskie...Father was a standout running back at Louisiana State, becoming the first player in school history to rush for more than 1,000 yards in a season (1976) and the first to gain more than 2,500 yards for a career (1973-76). Terry was later drafted in the eighth round by the Oakland Raiders. He spent five years in the NFL as a running back with the Raiders (1977-79) and the Miami Dolphins (1980-81), while playing for legendary coaches John Madden, Tom Flores and Don Shula. He was a role player, gaining only 553 yards in five seasons. Terry was forced to retire after only five seasons due to an injury. Upon his retirement as a player, he joined the Raiders as an assistant coach in 1982, serving as their offensive coordinator from 1989-93. He spent the next seven seasons as a coach with Washington before moving on to Cleveland in 2001. He was named interim coach of the Browns in 2004, moving on to Miami as a receivers coach before serving in that same position for Atlanta in 2008...Born 12/03/87...Resides in Cleveland, Ohio.