Dominique Robinson, Miami RedHawks defensive end, drafted by Chicago Bears in fifth round
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Dominique Robinson, a defensive end/linebacker for the Miami University RedHawks, was selected by the Chicago Bears in the fifth round - 174th overall - of the 2022 NFL Draft on Saturday.
"There's a lot to work with for Dominique Robinson coming off the edge as a pass rusher," ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. said. "With his length and his athleticism ... with some coaching what he could become."
The 6-foot-4 7/8, 253-pound Robinson impressed at the NFL Scouting Combine. The 41-inch vertical jump he recorded was the fourth-best by a defensive lineman since 2003, per NFL Network. He bench-pressed 225 pounds 25 times, second-best among defensive ends.
Social media reactions, including an all-access look at Robinson's draft experience from @MiamiOHFootball tweeted Monday:
Go behind the scenes with @ChicagoBears fifth-round pick @domrob_22 in his hometown of Canton for an all-access look at Dom’s experience during the #NFLDraft.
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#RiseUpRedHawks— Miami Football (@MiamiOHFootball) May 2, 2022
A kid from Canton.https://t.co/OG2UM2Ko05
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) April 30, 2022
New #Bears edge Dominque Robinson says he watches Leonard Floyd, T.J. Watt and Myles Garrett.
— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) April 30, 2022
Bears rookie edge Dominque Robinson (converted WR) admits he needs to add more to his pass rushing repertoire.
"I consider myself to be really raw."— Mark Grote (@markgrotesports) April 30, 2022
Bears scout Brendan Rehor said of fifth-round edge rusher pick Dominque Robinson: "The athlete stands out the most. I think there's only upside with this kid, which is what we're betting on and what we invested in."
— Chris Emma (@CEmma670) April 30, 2022
FROM OXFORD TO CHICAGO
Congratulations @domrob_22 on being drafted by the @ChicagoBears!!#RedHawksInTheNFL | 🎓🏆 pic.twitter.com/6c0dd8rfUw— Miami Football (@MiamiOHFootball) April 30, 2022
Robinson, selected to participate in the Senior Bowl, had 29 tackles - including 8.5 for loss - with 4.5 sacks and four hurries during the 2021 season to earn third-team all-MAC honors. He had nine tackles and two sacks the previous season, shortened to three games by the pandemic.
Recruited as a quarterback, Robinson volunteered to switch from receiver to defensive end in 2020. In 12 games over his first two seasons at MU, Robinson had 27 catches for 452 yards with four touchdowns.
NFL.com's Chad Reuter on Robinson:
Robinson was a productive quarterback at Canton McKinley High School in Ohio, but signed as a receiver for the RedHawks. He played in seven games as a reserve as a true freshman in 2017 and scored four touchdowns on just 13 receptions (156 yards, 12.0 per) in 12 games with five starts in 2018. Robinson started eight of 14 games played in 2019 (14-296-21.1) before making the move to defense. The team's 2020 season was shortened due to COVID-19, but he showed glimpses of talent as a pass rusher (nine tackles, 2.5 for loss with two sacks). Though Robinson did not start in 2021, MAC coaches appreciated his blossoming talent enough to vote him third-team all-conference (29 tackles, 8.5 for loss with 4.5 sacks in 12 games).
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