WR Brian Robiskie (Official Thread)

[BB73]

From a ranking of this year's WR draft prospects.

Seeing Robiskie ranked ahead of former 5-star recruit Derrick Williams says something about player development, doesn't it?

CFN

5. Brian Robiskie, Ohio State 6-3, 209

While he's not all that fast and he's not quite good enough to be an elite go-to target, he's ready to step in and be a starter right now. He's polished, productive, and smart. He'll get the pro playbook right away, will be a favorite for any quarterback because of his route running ability, and he'll make the plays thrown his way. What he doesn't have is the top-end gear to get past an NFL corner, but he should grow into a terrific No. 2 target who thrives alongside a speedy No. 1. While there might be a bit of a ceiling on what he can become, he was underutilized in his final year once Terrelle Pryor took over. While he might have disappeared at times, that's not going to happen once he sets foot in a pro-style offense.

CFN Projection: Second Round

 

[jwinslow]

From a ranking of this year's WR draft prospects.

Seeing Robiskie ranked ahead of former 5-star recruit Derrick Williams says something about player development, doesn't it?

CFN

Former number one overall (regardless of position)
recruit if I recall correctly.

 

[BB73]

Former number one overall (regardless of position)
recruit if I recall correctly.

I thought he was too, but didn't bother to look it up to make sure.

Williams was #1 overall in Rivals for 2005. Link

Robiskie was a Rivals 3-star, and their #61 within the position group for WR. They now project him in the top 60 overall of the draft. Link

 

[BuckeyeLiger87]

Crabtree should be first on that list and I think Robiskie should be before Heyward-Bey.

 

[Buckskin86]

Ohio State WR Robiskie visits Cowboys

Ohio State WR Brian Robiskie, whose draft stock is said to be rising, visited with the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday.

Robiskie (6-3, 209) is one of the most accomplished receivers in Ohio State history, and he projects to be a late first-, early second-round draft pick.

The sure-handed son of Falcons wide receiver coach Terry Robiskie has helped himself in postseason workouts by quelling questions about his speed by routinely running 40-yard sprints in the 4.5-second range.

The Cowboys don?t pick until 51st overall (19th in the second round), but they are exploring their options. They could be in the market for a wide receiver after releasing veteran Terrell Owens, who signed with the Buffalo Bills shortly after being let go.

Robiskie, along with Texas Tech?s Michael Crabtree, are considered the most NFL-ready wide receivers.

? Steve Wyche

NFL.com Blogs ? Blog Archive Ohio State WR Robiskie visits Cowboys ?

 

[Buckskin86]

For Robiskie, even NFL Draft is academic
OSU standout hopes good grades pay off
Friday, April 17, 2009
Doug Lesmerises
Plain Dealer Reporter

What if NFL coaches scoured report cards or called marketing professors for draft advice?

Maybe Ohio State receiver Brian Robiskie, who graduated early and in the top 2 percent of his business school class in March, would be under consideration as the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft on April 25.

"Brian was an excellent student, and he did it in an amazingly difficult situation," said Professor Robert Burnkrant, the chair of the depart ment of marketing and logistics in Ohio State's Fisher College of Busi ness. "I'm sure his commitment to foot ball was tremendously time-consuming, and despite that, he did very well in the class room. I have a tremendous amount of respect for his performance."

When Robiskie, a Chagrin Falls grad, took his first class with lecturer Vasu Unnava on market research, it was one popular with athletes. Robiskie sat in the front row - and scored the highest grade in the class on the first quiz. By the time she had him again for product design and pricing, Unnava knew the scouting report on one of her best students.

"Brian has a great presence of mind," Unnava said. "He will be one of the first few in the class to grasp the subject matter and work on subsequent steps while some students are still figuring out the first step."

For Robiskie, even NFL Draft is academic - Cleveland.com

 

[Buckskin86]

Ohio State receiver Brian Robiskie would be good fit for Chicago Bears
Receiver's father has ties to Chicago, but doesn't think his son will be around when the Bears pick
By Vaughn McClure | Tribune reporter
April 17, 2009

Terry Robiskie, the receivers coach for the Atlanta Falcons, reluctantly pondered the thought of his son, Brian, suiting up for the Chicago Bears.

``Then I'll have to go out and beat my son early in the season,'' the elder Robiskie said with a laugh.

Based on a 20-minute conversation with the veteran coach Friday, Chicago would be a preferred destination for Brian, a top receiver from Ohio State. But the Bears might be considering a defensive back rather than wide receiver with their first pick.

Brian Robiskie (6-2, 207 pounds) is projected to be selected anywhere from the late-first round to the mid-second round in next Saturday's NFL Draft, meaning he could be gone when the Bears pick 49th overall. He worked out for the Bears last month and has visited the Dallas Cowboys.

NFL Draft As Terry Robiskie discussed his son's draft possibilities, he recalled how one of his best friends in the coaching ranks was the first coach to offer Brian a college scholarship.

``Ron Turner offered it,'' he said, referring to the Bears offensive coordinator and former Illinois head coach. ``He sent the full-ride offer overnight when Brian was a junior. And Brian was strongly considering playing for Illinois until Turner got released.''

The elder Robiskie's ties to Chicago don't end there. When he played college football at LSU, his roommate was Gene Mobley, a long-time coach at Proviso East. Robiskie came to Chicago every summer to visit Mobley while they were in school.

``I've got a tremendous history with Chicago and have always had a love affair with the city,'' Terry Robiskie said. ``To have such a storied franchise such as the Bears there, it's just a tremendous asset.''

But the elder Robiskie understands any chance of his son landing with the Bears could mean a tumble down the draft board.

`` To be honest with you, I see him going in the middle of the first round,'' the proud father said. ``The only thing that slowed this kid down was the way Ohio State became more of a run-option team.

``I think he's a big kid that can run a 4.45 (40). He has soft, tremendous hands and can catch everything. He understands the game and knows how to get open. And he's a super-intelligent kid. He could learn the playbook tomorrow morning.''

Sounds like a perfect fit for quarterback Matt Ryan and the Falcons.

``Well I know this: He's not coming to Atlanta,'' Terry Robiskie said of his son. ``His mom already beats me up for how I raised him. I think she'd put poison in my food if I had to coach him in the NFL.''

2009 NFL draft: Ohio State receiver Brian Robiskie would be good fit for Chicago Bears -- chicagotribune.com

NFL.com- ROBO first draft

http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d80fd42e9

Mcshay picks Robo as one of his overrated...

3. Ohio State WR Brian Robiskie
Like everyone else, we are impressed by Robiskie's route-running, instincts, attention to detail and passion for the game. However, after watching him on film no one can convince me he will be a difference-maker in the NFL. He looks to be a serviceable No. 2 at best and does not provide anything in the return game. The fact that people are talking about him as a fringe first-round prospect is mind-boggling because there is no way we draft him on the first day.

http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft09/insider/columns/story?columnist=mcshay_todd&id=4077345

 

[BuckeyeLiger87]

Mcshay picks Robo as one of his overrated...



Todd McShay: Knowshon Moreno is underrated, Josh Freeman is overrated - ESPN

I never real watch or actively search out McShay columns or opinions and yet he still seems to top the dumb things he says day after day. You wouldn't draft him on the first day Mr. McShay, really? Is that because he's not a first day talent or because you will never actually draft anybody as you work for Disney and not a NFL team.

 

[OregonBuckeye]

Most underrated

1. Georgia RB Knowshon Moreno
The vast majority of scouts we talk to feel Moreno is a more complete back and a much safer pick than Chris Wells, yet all the running-back buzz is centered around Wells and how high he will be drafted. It's thought he might go as high at No. 14 overall to the New Orleans Saints, and that teams might overlook questions about Wells' attitude and work ethic because of his natural talent. Meanwhile, Moreno ranks 13th on Scouts Inc.'s overall draft board -- eight spots ahead of Wells -- but is projected to come off the board somewhere around No. 20. Any team that picks him in that area would be getting tremendous value and the best back in this draft.

Fuck. You.

 

[leroyjenkins]

I never real watch or actively search out McShay columns or opinions and yet he still seems to top the dumb things he says day after day. You wouldn't draft him on the first day Mr. McShay, really? Is that because he's not a first day talent or because you will never actually draft anybody as you work for Disney and not a NFL team.

exactly

The fact that people are talking about him as a fringe first-round prospect is mind-boggling because there is no way we draft him on the first day.

Who the heck is WE??

 

[Buckskin86]

Robiskie shows why his stock is on the rise
Posted: Draft | Jason Feller | Tags: Brian Robiskie, Ohio State, Terry Robiskie

The story of Brian Robiskie has been recounted numerous times during the draft process. He is Falcons wide receivers coach Terry Robiskie’s son and is the definition of a ’safe’ pick. He is great off the field, a dependable teammate and a highly skilled and fundamentally sound technician at receiver.

These are the reasons Robiskie’s stock is reportedly on the rise and why he will likely be chosen on the draft’s first day.

In sitting down for a Q&A session with Robiskie, it’s easy to see why his polished presence has made him such a popular prospect. He is composed, answers questions with aplomb and delivers thorough responses. He credits Terry for helping him prepare for the draft process on and off the field.

“The biggest benefit is I know what to expect. If I have a question, I just call him. He knows everything about the process,” said Robiskie.

Due to his Ohio State pedigree and his famous (in NFL circles) last name, Robiskie is a magnet for scouts and reporters. It would be understandable if he grew tired of addressing the same queries over and over again. Instead, Robiskie seems to relish the opportunity to talk with analysts and the media.

Though he acknowledged it’s, “a long process that can get repetitive,” he repeatedly pointed out how honored he is to have scouts and reporters interested in him and how much a dream it is to play in the league.

‘Safe’ pick can have a double meaning. While you rise in draft status because of your football acumen, it could also carry a dubious connotation. The designation is typically associated with a player that lacks tremendous upside or stunning athleticism.

http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/04/17/robiskie-shows-why-his-stock-is-on-the-rise/

Robo on NFL Network tonight...

http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d80fd63bb

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[Buckskin86]

Looking for safe draft picks? Check out these future stars
April 17, 2009
By Rob Rang
NFLDraftScout.com

Brian Robiskie, WR, Ohio State: If there is a safer pass catcher in the 2009 draft than Pettigrew, it is Robiskie. The son of longtime NFL coach Terry Robiskie (currently Atlanta's wide receiver coach), Brian has been training to be an NFL pass catcher since he could tie his shoes. With the Buckeyes shifting their focus to multi-talented quarterback Terrelle Pryor, Robiskie's senior season wasn't as statistically eye-popping as others, but his career production is nonetheless impressive (127 catches for 1,866 yards and 24 touchdowns). The 6-3, 209-pounder has enough speed to challenge over the top and understands how to create separation from cornerbacks due to his shiftiness, strength and precise routes. And as a scouting director told me as we watched Robiskie at the Senior Bowl practices: "I haven't seen him let a pass into his pads yet. He just snatches everything."

Looking for safe draft picks? Check out these future stars - NFL - CBSSports.com Football

 

[Buckskin86]

NFL DRAFT 2009: Father knows best, and Brian Robiskie wouldn?t have it any other way
Scott Petrak | The Chronicle-Telegram

After the game, the interviews and the shower, when he finally has a minute alone, Brian Robiskie checks his voicemail. While others have left condolences or congratulations, one caller stands out ? for number and content.
?If he starts leaving more than one, they get critical,? Robiskie, a receiver from Ohio State, said at the scouting combine. ?If it?s just one, then I?m all right. When I start getting the two and three, it means he forgot something and he?s going back to say something else.?

He is Terry Robiskie, Brian?s dad. Terry is also a former NFL running back and the current receivers coach for the Atlanta Falcons. He spent 2001-06 with the Browns, including a stint as interim coach.
Criticism from a parent can be tough, but Brian doesn?t have a choice.
?I try to correct something that I felt needed correcting,? Terry said recently by phone. ?As coach, you want to be positive. ?Good effort.? As a dad, it?s not good enough. ?You?ve got to finish, got to get that block.?
?It?s just me coaching. And being a father.?

Brian has developed thick skin, and an appreciation.
?I just feel so blessed, because to have him coaching the position I play, it makes it great for me because he sees some things that not everyone can see,? he said. ?For me to have somebody there that?s willing to say something like that and to tell me some of the things he sees, it?s been unbelievable.?

The Chronicle-Telegram - Lorain County's leading news source

 

[Buckskin86]

Dallas Cowboys draft series: Ohio State wide receiver Brian Robiskie
Fri, Apr 24, 2009
Calvin Watkins


Size: 6-2, 209 pounds
Combine 40-yard dash: 4.46


POSITIVES

His father, Terry, is a NFL coach, and that helps because he understands the game and what it takes to get there. Robiskie has excellent hands and catches the ball away from his body, which is important because it doesn't allow balls to bounce off the chest. Is smart and reads zone coverages well because he finds holes in the defense.

NEGATIVES

He's not special. He's just solid and to become an elite receiver he has to be special. He doesn't have any burst off the snap and isn't explosiveness out of his cuts which hurts him in his ability to get away from cornerbacks. He's not very strong and has a weak lower body.

COWBOY FIT

He can be a nice slot receiver here because he has good speed and has the ability to make catches on key third down plays. Robiskie can compete with Isaiah Stanback for the fifth wide out spot. His health isn't a question like Stanback's so that helps him in his ability to make the team.

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Karber (Amarillo, TX): Jerry is keeping mum on the Cowboys' draft as usual. After being infuriated with his pick of Demarcus Ware, I now trust Jerry with our team's drafts, haha. So, what do you think he will do about WR in the draft?

Matt Mosley: (10:51 AM ET ) Karber, I answer all questions from Amarillo. Have relatives there. Cowboys love Brian Robiskie. I think you have to move up to about No. 35 to get him. That means the Cows would have to work a trade with the Rams. You heard it hear first.

ESPN: Chat about the NFL draft! - SportsNation

 

[buckeyes_rock]

Who the heck is WE??

Disney of course...he's too good of a receiver to work a desk job for ESPN. If I were them, I wouldn't draft him either. He's likely to say good things about Ohio State so he obviously wouldn't fit in very well with their "team chemistry." LOL!