Duce Robinson has already made the kind of move that changes a receiver room. Now Florida State is banking on him doing it again in 2026.
At 6-foot-6 and 223 pounds, Robinson gives the Seminoles a blend of size, speed and athleticism that stands out anywhere, and his first season in Tallahassee backed up the buzz. After transferring from USC, he became one of the ACC’s most productive wideouts and quickly put himself on the list of the best receivers returning to college football next year.
Robinson arrived in college as one of the headliners in the 2023 recruiting class. The Phoenix, Arizona, native was a five-star prospect and also a baseball talent, enough to get drafted in the 20th round of the 2022 MLB Draft. He passed on that route and chose USC, where he played both sports.
His time with the Trojans produced 39 catches for 747 yards and seven touchdowns over two seasons. His 19 yards per catch was the best mark he posted in that span.
Even with that production, Robinson was stuck behind bigger names in the USC offense, including future Bliennitkoff winner Makai Lemon and future third-round pick Jakobi Lane. With the Trojans unable to put together a suitable NIL package for their third receiver, Robinson entered the transfer portal and landed at Florida State.
That decision paid off right away. In his first year with the Seminoles, Robinson hauled in 56 passes for 1,081 yards and six touchdowns. His 19.3 yards per catch led Florida State, and his work earned him All-ACC honors.
He also had the kind of breakout stretches that make people sit up. Robinson posted five 100-yard receiving games and went off for 173 yards against East Texas A&M, reinforcing the idea that he’s more than just a big target - he’s one of the most dangerous receivers in the country.
The appeal is obvious. Robinson has a huge catch radius, excellent body control and the kind of contested-catch ability that makes him a problem near the goal line. His height, vertical ability and knack for boxing out defenders give him a real red-zone edge.
NFL scouts are already paying attention. They like the physical package and view him as a first-round candidate if he keeps sharpening his route running. Because he moves well for his size, a 4.5 in the 40 - or better - would make him a strong bet to go on day one of the 2026 NFL Draft.
For now, Robinson is set to be one of the biggest names on the national receiver watch list. With a full offseason ahead of him, he has a chance to push toward All-American status and add his name to the list of Florida State receivers who made it to the NFL.
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