Tayvion Robinson Explained

Tayvion Robinson
Currentteam:Carolina Panthers
Number:39
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:1 October 2000
Birth Place:Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
Weight Lb:190
High School:Frank W. Cox
(Virginia Beach, Virginia)
College:Virginia Tech (2019–2021)
Kentucky (2022–2023)
Undraftedyear:2024
Pastteams:
Status:Active

Tayvion Robinson (born October 1, 2000) is an American football wide receiver for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League. He played college football for the Virginia Tech Hokies and the Kentucky Wildcats.

Early life and high school

Robinson attended high school at Frank W. Cox. Coming out of high school, Robinson held offers from schools such as Maryland, Ohio State, Nebraska, Virginia, and South Carolina.[1] Robinson ultimately decided to commit to play college football for the Virginia Tech Hokies.[2] [3]

College career

Virginia Tech

In Robinson's freshman season with the Hokies in 2019, he totaled 31 receptions for 404 yards and a touchdown, while also adding 132 rushing yards.[4] In the 2020 season, Robinson made 38 catches for 592 yards and three touchdown, while also rushing for 48 yards.[5] During the 2021 season, Robinson tallied 44 receptions for 559 yards and five touchdowns.[6] After the conclusion of the 2021 season, Robinson decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal.[7] [8]

Robinson finished his career at Virginia Tech with 113 receptions for 1,155 yards and nine touchdowns, while also rushing for 227 yards in 29 carries.[9]

Kentucky

Robinson decided to transfer to play for the Kentucky Wildcats.[10] [11] In Robinson's debut with Kentucky, he hauled in six receptions for 136 yards in a win over Miami Ohio.[12] In week four of the 2022 season, Robinson made seven catches for 147 yards and two touchdowns, as he helped the Wildcats beat Northern Illinois.[13] During Robinson's first season with the Wildcats in 2022 he hauled in 40 receptions for 497 yards and three touchdowns, while also adding 38 rushing yards.[14] During the 2023 season, Robinson brought in 37 receptions for 507 yards and four touchdowns.[15] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Robinson declared for the 2024 NFL draft.[16]

Professional career

Baltimore Ravens

Robinson signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent on May 3, 2024.[17] He was waived by the Ravens on June 26.[18]

Carolina Panthers

Robinson signed with the Carolina Panthers on July 30, 2024.[19]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Brown . Mitch . Cox High standout Tayvion Robinson commits to Virginia Tech . WTKR.com . 24 June 2018 . 25 February 2024.
  2. Web site: Cox standout Tayvion Robinson commits to Virginia Tech . The Virginian-Pilot . 24 June 2018 . 25 February 2024.
  3. Web site: Virginia Tech lands Tayvion Robinson . Roanoke Times . 25 June 2018 . 25 February 2024.
  4. NFL Draft Profile: Tayvion Robinson, Wide Receiver, Kentucky Wildcats . Sports Illustrated . 5 August 2022 . 25 February 2024.
  5. Web site: Tayvion Robinson 2020 Game Logs . Sports Reference . 25 February 2024.
  6. Web site: Pollard . Ashton . Virginia Tech wide receiver enters transfer portal . On3.com . 2 December 2021 . 25 February 2024.
  7. Web site: Niziolek . Mike . Virginia Tech starting wide receiver Tayvion Robinson enters the transfer portal . Roanoke Times . 2 December 2021 . 25 February 2024.
  8. Calderone . Vinnie . NFL Draft: Virginia Tech Wide Receiver Enters the Transfer Portal . Sports Illustrated . 2 December 2021 . 25 February 2024.
  9. Web site: Scarborough . Alex . Virginia Tech Hokies leading receiver Tayvion Robinson transferring to Kentucky Wildcats . ESPN . 15 December 2021 . 25 February 2024.
  10. Web site: Dawson . Brett . How wide receiver Tayvion Robinson is learning to talk the talk for Kentucky football . The Courier-Journal . 23 September 2022 . 25 February 2024.
  11. Web site: Hale . Jon . Kentucky's coaches have challenged Tayvion Robinson: 'I expect him to make big strides' . Lexington Herald . 25 February 2024.
  12. Web site: Black . Ryan . Kentucky WR Tayvion Robinson to return for 2023 college football season with Wildcats . The Courier-Journal . 9 January 2023 . 25 February 2024.
  13. Shelton . Hunter . Tavyion Robinson, Barion Brown Reaping Benefits of Speed, Explosiveness . Sports Illustrated . 25 September 2022 . 25 February 2024.
  14. Shelton . Hunter . Tayvion Robinson Announces Return for Second Season at Kentucky . Sports Illustrated . 9 January 2023 . 25 February 2024.
  15. Web site: Peery . Wade . Kentucky WR Tayvion Robinson declares for 2024 NFL Draft . On3.com . 16 December 2023 . 26 February 2024.
  16. Web site: Macrum . Jason . Tayvion Robinson declares for NFL Draft . A Sea of Blue . 16 December 2023 . 26 February 2024.
  17. Web site: Ravens Announce 22-Member Undrafted Rookie Class. Brown, Clifton. BaltimoreRavens.com. May 3, 2024.
  18. Web site: Ryan . Matt . June 26, 2024 . Ravens Waive Rookie Wide Receiver . 2024-06-26 . BaltimoreRavens.com . en-US.
  19. Web site: Panthers place running back Rashaad Penny on reserve/retired . 2024-07-30 . Panthers.com . en-US.