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Seahawks Mock Draft Monday 3.0: Pre-combine edition

By Colby Patnode

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 25: A video board displays an image as the Seattle Seahawks take the #29 overall pick during the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft on April 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 25: A video board displays an image as the Seattle Seahawks take the #29 overall pick during the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft on April 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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Round 5: Seahawks select Alton Robinson, EDGE Syracuse

TALLAHASSEE, FL – OCTOBER 26: Defensive End Alton Robinson #94 of the Syracuse Orange during the game against the Florida State Seminoles at Doak Campbell Stadium on Bobby Bowden Field on October 26, 2019, in Tallahassee, Florida. The Seminoles defeated the Orange 35 to 17. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images)
TALLAHASSEE, FL – OCTOBER 26: Defensive End Alton Robinson #94 of the Syracuse Orange during the game against the Florida State Seminoles at Doak Campbell Stadium on Bobby Bowden Field on October 26, 2019, in Tallahassee, Florida. The Seminoles defeated the Orange 35 to 17. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images) /

At 6’3″, 260 lbs, Robinson is an ideal size to play the edge rusher role Seattle desperately needs. Athletically, Robinson is best described as “twitchy”. His “get-off” is his best pass-rush weapon and he plays with tremendous anticipation. Unfortunately, this can get Robinson in trouble and NFL offenses will take advantage of his aggressive nature.

Robinson also lacks the traditional length of an edge rusher, making it easier for tackles to their hands on him. He doesn’t have the functional strength or pass-rush counters to get away with this, which will be a large part of the reason he slides to the 5th.

But Robinson is fast and will collect sacks by just blowing by less athletic tackles. He has a knack for creating strip-sacks and has the frame to add strength. He will need to be coached up and will struggle for stretches as a rookie. But there is an undeniable upside.

Robinson also had a better junior season than a senior season, a value game the Seahawks love to exploit. As a junior, Robinson posted 17 tackles for loss and 10 sacks, showing the raw skill set he possesses.

Defensive line coach Clint Hurtt is good at his job and handing him a piece of clay like Robinson is a tantalizing proposition.

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