I last wrote a Robins’ evaluation about 11 months ago following his freshman season of 2024 at Hinton. It was time I caught up with his exploits as a 10th-grader last season. Statistically, he impacted the action on both sides of the ball. On defense, the linebacker posted 40.0 tackles, 33 of which were of the solo variety. Robins rushed for 321 yards (9.2 YPC) and one touchdown. He caught five passes for 57 yards and a score. The versatile athlete provides evidence as to how he succeeds between the lines during his sophomore highlight video. Robins gets downhill in a hurry as a running back. He makes quick initial decisions when first taking the handoff. They usually involved him reading his blocks well and finding the most advantageous hole to run through. There’s an extra gear when the traffic is cleared and some wiggle in space. It’s a set of abilities and skill that work well on defense, too. Robins plays with physicality and a high motor on that side of the ball. He gets downhill in a hurry and delivers impact upon arrival.

Robins got his feet wet on the varsity as a freshman, when he contributed running the ball and catching it, spending time on defense as well. His versatility keeps open doors for a bigger role in 2025. Robins looks positioned to chip in on all three phases. The video clips on his Hudl page are limited, but it offers a glimpse into his potential. The first clip shows him making a tackle as a gunner on kickoff coverage., which warms the hearts of coaches. On the other clips, we see someone that looks natural carrying the ball. Robins hits the initial hole hard, and then evades would-be tacklers with shiftiness and power. He sets up his blocks well, showing patience and vision.