Duce Robinson Explained

Duce Robinson
School:	USC Trojans
Currentnumber:	2
Currentposition:	Wide receiver
Class:	Sophomore
Major:	Communication
Bowlgames:	2023 Holiday Bowl
Birth Date:	19 January 2005^[1]
Birth Place:	Miami, Florida
Heightft:	6
Heightin:	6
Weight Lb:	235
Highschool:	Pinnacle (Phoenix, Arizona)
Pastschools:	USC (2023–present)
Espn:	4870922

Duce Dade Robinson (January 19, 2005) is an American football tight end and baseball outfielder^[2] for the USC Trojans.

Early life and high school

Robinson initially grew up in Dallas, Texas.^[3] His family moved to Phoenix, Arizona and he enrolled at Pinnacle High School.^[4] Robinson received his first college football scholarship offer from Arizona State after taking part in a 7-on-7 tournament, despite not yet having played in a single tackle football game.^[5] He was also a starter on Pinnacle's basketball team.^[6] Robinson had 60 catches for 972 yards and eight touchdowns as a junior.^[7] Robinson caught 84 passes for 1,614 yards and 14 touchdowns as a senior and played in the Under Armour All-America Game.^[8]

Robinson was rated a five-star recruit and the best tight end prospect in the 2023 class.^{[9] [10] [11]} He was also considered a top baseball prospect for the 2023 class.^{[12] [13]} Robinson committed to play both sports at USC over offers from Georgia, Alabama, Texas, and Oregon.^[14]

College career

Robinson was moved from tight end to wide receiver during preseason training camp prior to the start of his freshman season at USC.^[15]

External links

• • USC Trojans football bio
• USC Trojans baseball bio

Notes and References

1. Web site: Duce Robinson Stats, Fantasy & News. MLB. August 11, 2023.
2. Web site: Duce Robinson - Baseball . 2024-03-19 . USC Athletics . en.
3. Web site: Duce Robinson shows five-star prowess, wants to force MLB draft day decision. Shotgun. Spratling. 247Sports.com. August 23, 2022. November 4, 2022.
4. Web site: Duce Robinson, the 5-star tight end everyone's after, is still thriving amid the hype. Antonio. Morales. The Athletic. June 30, 2022. November 4, 2022.
5. Web site: 2023 TE Duce Robinson no 'one-trick pony', with an unlimited ceiling in athleticism, leadership, coach says: Buckeyes Recruiting Roundup. Kayla. Hardy. Cleveland.com. May 12, 2021. November 4, 2022.
6. Web site: Obert . Richard . September 7, 2022 . Pinnacle 2-sport All-American Robinson will have big choices . November 4, 2022 . The Arizona Republic.
7. Web site: Is Pinnacle High's Duce Robinson one of Arizona's top recruits ever?. Bobby. Murphy. Cronkite News. October 6, 2022. November 8, 2022.
8. Web site: Alabama, USC, Texas or Georgia? Decision looms for two-sport star Duce Robinson. Grace. Raynor. The Athletic. January 6, 2023. January 6, 2023.
9. Web site: Making the Case: Five-star TE Duce Robinson. Ryan. Wright. Adam. Gorney. Rivals.com. February 3, 2023. September 8, 2023.
10. Web site: 'He deserves all the attention': Pinnacle High School's Duce Robinson is catching the attention of top college football programs. Lina. Washington. 12News.com. August 25, 2022. November 7, 2022.
11. Web site: Five-star profile: Texas target Duce Robinson earns fifth star in latest update. Mike. Roach. 247Sports.com. December 13, 2022. December 20, 2022.
12. Web site: 2023 Two-Sport Standout Duce Robinson Would 'Love' To Play At Notre Dame. Eric. Rutter. SI.com. March 17, 2021. December 16, 2022.
13. Web site: DUCE ROBINSON IS A PRODIGIOUS TWO-SPORT STAR AND ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY FOR MLB. Joe. Doyle. ProspectsLive.com. August 17, 2022. December 16, 2022.
14. Web site: Kartje . Ryan . March 30, 2023 . USC fortifies tight end spot with five-star Duce Robinson, but will he play football? . September 8, 2023 . Los Angeles Times.
15. Web site: Evans . Luca . September 6, 2023 . Who's trending up, trending down in a crowded USC receiver room? . September 8, 2023 . Orange County Register.