Name: Jammie Robinson

School: Florida State University

Year: RS Senior

Position: Safety

Measurables: 5’11”, 191 lbs

Combine:

40-yd dash: 4.59

10-yd split: 1.58

Vertical: 33.5”

Broad jump: 9’8”

Three-cone: DNP

20-yd shuttle: DNP

Bench: 23 reps

Stats:

Courtesy of Sports-reference.com

General Info:

Robinson was a four-star recruit that began his career at the University of South Carolina and transferred to Florida State after the 2020 season. Played two seasons at each school.

Robinson had his best season in 2022 as a redshirt senior, garnering a 80.1 defensive grade, according to PFF. That grade was good for 11th-best amongst 2023 draft-eligible safety prospects. As a senior, he amassed 99 tackles (46 solo) and only missed seven tackles, and allowed 14 receptions on 25 targets (56%) for a passer rating of 74.3. Earned a first-team all-ACC selection at safety.

Had 84 tackles (42 solo) as a junior, only missing five tackles all season. He also forced two fumbles and had his most productive season generating takeaways, finishing with four interceptions. Earned a first-team all-ACC selection at safety. Finished with a 73.9 PFF grade.

Participated in the 2023 Senior Bowl and was named the American team safety practice player of the week by his peers after a strong showing in Mobile. Played in Florida State’s bowl game in 2022 instead of opting out to prepare for the draft. 

Positional Skills:

Strengths

Versatility and tackling are two of Robinson’s strong suits. 

Robinson was a sure tackler while in college, missing just 23 tackles in four seasons for a 7.3% missed tackle rate. In 2022, that number was 7.4%, good for ninth amongst draft-eligible safeties. Was rated 88.0 by PFF as a tackler, seventh-best amongst draft-eligible safeties. 

Robinson displays above-average ability to diagnose run plays, oftentimes in the backfield immediately when the ball is handed off. Acts like an alpha on the field, even though he isn’t the biggest guy out there. Plays with a lot of swag. He isn’t afraid to make the big hit against bigger running backs and receivers, leading to a successful tackling rate. Has great play strength and mental IQ. Great coming downhill in run defense. 

Robinson allowed just 14 completions on 25 passes against in 2022. His alpha demeanor works to his advantage, as he’s not afraid to go up against bigger bodied receivers. Uses his hands to disrupt routes when lined up at corner. He lined up on 167 snaps from the slot in 2022. In all, Robinson lined up 1,348 times from the slot out of a total 2,909 collegiate snaps (46%), and allowed a career 84.5 NFL passer rating against, 74.3 in 2022 (career best). Has above-average instincts reading opposing quarterbacks on designed passing plays. Had seven career interceptions.     

He lined up all over the field while at South Carolina and Florida State, logging snaps at free safety, in the box, corner, and in the slot. While at Florida State, he primarily played safety, but Robinson has the ability to play in any position in the secondary. Would be valuable in base, nickel, or dime packages and could be lined up all over the field. Had 14 pressures as a rusher and one sack in 2022. 

Weaknesses

Although he has an alpha mentality, he is not the biggest guy on the field. Might have trouble against bigger, stronger, more polished receivers or tight ends. His height–combined with short arms (29 ⅝”) and sub-par vertical jump (33.5”)--could have Robinson losing out on many 50-50 balls. Oftentimes looked lost on play action, displaying an inability to change direction quickly enough to recover. Was fooled on multiple occasions against a strong Clemson RPO attack in 2022.

Robinson doesn’t have elite speed. He is feisty and is willing to stick a ball carrier, but doesn’t have elite sideline-to-sideline speed to chase down speedier players. Needs to put himself in better position to make plays. Would benefit from a defensive coordinator that knows how to utilize him. 

Fit with the Packers:

The Packers have a need at safety after a poor showing in 2022. How poor, you ask? Let’s take a look. 

Adrian Amos is a free agent and will likely play elsewhere next season, unless Green Bay decides to bring him back on a more team friendly deal. That is unlikely, though, after a subpar season in which he ranked 64th out of 68 safeties in 2022 (based on 50% of 1,311 snaps). 

Darnell Savage currently sits atop the depth chart, but was benched week 12. Savage was ranked 68th out of 68 safeties using the same guidelines as Amos.

Rudy Ford played well after taking over the starting spot for Savage, but may have been nothing more than a flash-in-the-pan and is a free agent. Dallin Leavitt was a special-teamer and is also a free agent. 

The rest of the bunch? Vernon Scott (zero snaps), Innis Gaines (45 snaps), Tariq Carpenter (18 snaps), James Wiggins (futures contract), and Tyrell Ford (futures contract). This group does not scream scary. 

Jammie Robinson could immediately upgrade the position, and the Packers wouldn’t even have to spend a first round pick on him. Currently projected as the 63rd best prospect by PFF, Robinson could potentially slide to the middle third round, as teams may shy away from him due to his size and not great showing at the combine. Testing numbers don’t always tell the whole story, though. 

Truth is, Robinson can play ball. He is likely a plug-and-play safety prospect and would give the Packers someone who is a sure tackler they could start day one. There would likely be some growing pains early on, but Robinson got better every year he played, and would likely trend that way as he makes the jump to the NFL with better coaching. 

Another thing the Packers–notably GM Brian Gutekunst–love is versatility in a player. Robinson brings exactly that. He could play in any package that coordinator Joe Barry offered up, giving the Packers a chess piece on defense. 

With so much uncertainty at the safety position for the Packers don’t be surprised to hear one or two safeties’ names called by the Packers at this year’s draft.