SIGNED: Ath Dontrayevous Robinson

Blackshirtsguru said:
That HS that he goes to Euless (TX) Trinity, are football powerhouses! They won state last year and are big favorites to do it again. Winning State playing Texas Football is about the toughest thing you can do!

Div 1 5A (The Big Dogs) State Champs in 07 and 05 with numerous trips to the quarter and semi finals.
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Well said. Trinity is a HUGE power house. That commercial that used to air during football season with Bill Parcels was featuring Trinity High School. I played against them freshman year before moving. Even there freshman team was beastly. That being said, this kid should have a great work ethic and should really know they game well.

 
No way is he THE rb for this class, we'll take another, wouldn't surprise me to see this kid at safety, possibly even Will. Bo likes speedy LB's and it looks like this kid could carry LB-weight without any problem.

 
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robsker said:
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robsker said:
Alex 4.0 said:
looking at the rivals free board there is a topic that states his is the newest commitment.

This kid is a tough runner, not a blazer, watch his film and he breaks a lot of tackles..... he also has great hands and can catch the ball which is important. I see us taking at least 1 more rb, and I think we are looking for a shifty speed back to break the long runs..... burkhead?

keep in mind, he also has the size and strength to play on D if need be.
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On defense would a smallish pass rush DE specialist be a possibility (with say 10-15 pounds on him)?
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Perfect measurables for a strong safety...
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Measurables are often not what they appear. Film, on the other hand, can be enlightening as regards actual speed. In looking at Tray on film, he is nowhere near the speed or quickness of a safety. In fact, he has questionable speed for an OLB as well. An ILB or beef him up and place him at DE, maybe.
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I haven't seen the film but Steve Sipple of the Lincoln Journal Star commented that when looking at his film you have to realize he is going against the top talent in Texas. He may not be standing out on film because of that.

 
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I'm not quite sure why so many people are dismissing him as a RB. He might not have break away speed, but he is by no means slow. In his video he is out running safeties and shows a decent burst when hitting the hole. And for a "big back" he is quite elusive, has quick feet and shows good hands coming out of the backfield.

 
Overland Park Husker said:
I'm not quite sure why so many people are dismissing him as a RB. He might not have break away speed, but he is by no means slow. In his video he is out running safeties and shows a decent burst when hitting the hole. And for a "big back" he is quite elusive, has quick feet and shows good hands coming out of the backfield.
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I think some people are concerned with the lack of a rating thus far. My thought is that coaches at Trinity contacted our staff (or vise versa) letting them know this is a guy worth taking a look at, and we are getting in on him ahead of the game.

Anyway, this year will definitely show something as he will be the man and the team loses an All-State Tackle and Center.

 
Overland Park Husker said:
Awarded :star :star :star per Rivals
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No position ranking but they have him rated at 5.7 which they take to mean:

5.7-5.5 All-Region Selection; considered among the region's top prospects and among the top 750 or so prospects in the country; high-to-mid-major prospect; deemed to have pro potential and ability to make an impact on college team
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Also from the rivals link is a video which looks pretty good. Looks to have good instincts as a runner.

 
At. 5.7 he's not actually far from 4* status, one of the highest 3* guys.

Sometimes the offer-lists don't match the *'s. We are into a 4* Dijon Washington that has a meh offer-list while Burkhead is a 3* with a who's who of top programs after him.

 
Spartness said:
I guess he's not as good of a football player as he was just a day ago. :sarcasm
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This rating will change during the course of the year as last year he shared the back field with a senior. He was mostly their short-yardage guy. This year he is the man.

He was also apparently injured:

Robinson rushed for 885 yards and 17 touchdowns in 11 games. He missed the first five rounds of the playoffs after suffering a broken ankle but returned for Trinity's 13-10 victory over Converse Judson in the 5A state championship game.
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Of course as I am writing this, I notice he is now 3 :star , #58 on Scout so maybe just a mistake. Considering how high ESPN and Rivals are on him, I was having trouble figuring out what Scout knew that nobody else did.

 
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