Seahawks draft: 5 things you may not know about Alton Robinson
By Lee Vowell
Seahawks concerns about Robinson and what 12s don’t know
12th Man Rising: What would be some of your biggest concerns about him on the field in the NFL?
Neil Adler: Analysts and commentators certainly speak to his below-average length. His approach is sometimes described as too predictable, so Alton would benefit from working on his counter-moves. In defending the run, he needs to iron out his techniques, to make them more consistent. Alton’s explosiveness into blockers could improve, as could his transitioning up-field beyond the initial play.
12th Man Rising: What are some of the things, on the field or off the field or both, 12s might not know about Alton Robinson but should know?
Neil Adler: I just credit him for his perseverance. Alton dealt with some personal stuff a few years back, which I won’t get into here, because it’s over and done with. The fact that he had multiple high-major offers from the likes of Texas A&M, Alabama, Texas, Michigan, Baylor and Oklahoma State illustrates his promise and skill level.
He committed to Texas A&M, but then the Aggies withdrew their scholarship offer because of his legal issues. So Alton enrolled at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College and later Syracuse, where he has thrived. Dealing with this kind of adversity, and succeeding to the point where he landed in the NFL, is a testament to Alton’s determination and hard work.
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A few other tidbits about him. Alton was born in San Antonio and grew up in Converse, Texas. He has four sisters! At Judson High School, he was voted the team’s Defensive Player of the Year as a junior. And Alton is a fantastic athlete. In high school, he also played basketball and competed in track & field.