Darius Robinson

Cardinals selected Missouri EDGE Darius Robinson with the No. 27 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Robinson (6’5/285) arrived on campus as a mid three-star recruit from the 2019 class, gradually working his way up the depth chart while honing his craft while rotating between NT and three tech. He finally earned a starting DT role in 2022 and showed promise by recording 35 tackles with 19 pressures and 5.5 TFL for a solid 77.6 PFF defensive grade. Last year is when Robinson emerged as an NFL-caliber player, moving to edge full-time where he spent 499 of his 515 First Team All-SEC reps. He exploded for 42 pressures, 27 stops, 14.0 TFL and 8.5 sacks for a stout Missouri defense that only allowed 20.5 PPG (25th in FBS) in the ultra-competitive SEC. His testing revealed an elite vertical of 35” (98th%) and strong broad jump of 9’03 (85th%) to go with a 90th percentile 4.95s 40-yard dash. However, an uninspiring shuttle run and 21 bench press reps dragged down his overall RAS to a still commendable 7.78. His push/pull is vicious thanks to his vice grip like hands. Once he latches onto an opponent and applies leverage, the rep is over, it’s just a matter of how Robinson intends to control and discard them. The two-year captain has a filled-out frame with massive power and unusual agility running the loop despite his huge frame. He could eventually develop into an every-down contributor if he can hone his pass-rushing technique, but as a fifth-year breakout, his ceiling could be limited. Robinson will begin his career as a pass-rush specialist for an Arizona defense that ranked 30th in sacks per game last year.