South Bay athlete has skills
The South Bay area of Southern California is a football talent hotbed. Every year the area has an abundant amount of D-I football players. One player who is already getting looks from D-I schools is a very versatile who could play a variety of positions on the next level.
The player in question is athlete prospect Bruce Robinson (6-1, 185, 4.5) from Manhattan Beach (Calif.) Mira Costa.
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Robinson plays out of position as a Rover that is somewhat a hybrid linebacker. Though he plays Rover for Mira Costa, he will probably project as a strong safety, free safety or maybe a big cornerback.
As a player, Robinson is very aggressive, smart and makes plays whether inside or running someone down on the outside. One thing is for sure, Robinson will come and put the hat on you.
"At Mira Costa you won't see him guarding a receiver picking off or batting down passes much," Craig Armstrong said. "But you will see a fierce hitter in run support."
"Bruce isn't really used as a pass coverage guy," Armstrong said. "He is used to put heat on a passer."
"Bruce can really run," Armstrong said. "So it shouldn't be so difficult for him to make the transition to a defensive back position."
"Bruce is also a talented wide receiver," Armstrong said. "But it appears that defensive back is his more natural position."
Robinson was selected first-team all-league and second-team all-area as a junior after racking up 103 tackles, 68 of them solo, nine sacks and a head-knocking six forced fumbles.
As a wide receiver, Robinson accounted for 30 receptions for 612 yards and four touchdowns.
The Oregon Ducks are recruiting Robinson the hardest in the early going. He was invited to their junior day but he couldn't attend even though he would have liked to because of previous commitments.
Nevada and San Diego State are showing Robinson early recruiting attention.
Robinson is all set to attend the NIKE Camp in Palo Alto this coming May. He recently had a nice showing at the NIKE Combine that was held at West Los Angeles College.