2024 NFL Draft Player Profiles: Missouri DL Darius Robinson

From now until the 2024 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections and priority undrafted free agents. Today, I’ll be profiling Missouri DL Darius Robinson.

#6 Darius Robinson/DL Missouri – 6’5, 296 lbs. (Senior)

MEASUREMENTS

The Good

– Great frame, capable of adding weight/bulk, with elite-level length
– Strong upper body, stout at the point of attack and hard to move against the run
– Plays with impressive pad level and leverage
– Excellent bull rush, potent punch and able to walk tackles into the pocket
– Uses hands well to slip blocks in run game
– Able to disengage as a pass rusher, club/over and swim are top moves along with bull
– Acceptable snap timing off the ball
– Experience playing in a 3-4 system that featured plenty of stunts and blitzes
– Versatile, played DT until 2023, kicking out to defensive end
– Played both end spots with some time on his feet as a standup linebacker
– Good production in top-tier conference
– Quality starting experience
– Shown toughness to play through injuries
– Regarded as locker room leader

The Bad

– A bit lanky in his upper body and could fill out his frame
– Lacks top-end explosion or athleticism
– Can have trouble cornering and flattening on the edge as a pass rusher
– Prone to getting stuck on blocks if bull rush fails
– Needs to be more consistent finishing plays in run game, getting off block a split-second sooner
– Only one year of good production
– Fifth-year college player, older than other prospects

Bio

– 47 games, 30 starts for the Tigers
– Career: 111 tackles (21 TFL) 13 sacks, 1 FF
– 2023: 43 tackles (14 TFL) 8.