Javien Robinson is a name college football fans should start getting familiar with. The McKeesport (Pa.) wide receiver is one of the more intriguing offensive prospects in the 2027 high school class, and his recruitment is starting to heat up in a big way.
The four-star junior has narrowed his college choices down to five programs: Miami, West Virginia, Syracuse, Rutgers, and Pittsburgh. And with official visits already lined up to four of them - Miami, Pitt, Rutgers, and Syracuse - Robinson’s decision-making process is beginning to take real shape.
Standing at 6-foot-2 and 189 pounds, Robinson brings a physical profile that college coaches love to see at the receiver position. He’s got the frame to win contested catches, the athleticism to separate, and enough polish to suggest he’s only scratching the surface of his potential. For a wide receivers coach like Kevin Beard at Miami, that’s the kind of canvas you want to work with.
According to the 247Sports Composite Rankings, Robinson is the No. 279 overall prospect in the 2027 class. He also holds the No. 38 spot among wide receivers nationally and ranks as the No. 12 player in the state of Pennsylvania - a state that consistently produces gritty, high-upside talent.
What makes Robinson stand out isn’t just the rankings or the size - it’s the way he plays the game. He’s a smooth route-runner with strong hands and a knack for making big plays in traffic. There’s a maturity to his game that’s rare for a high school junior, and it’s clear why Power Five programs are lining up to get him on campus.
As Robinson continues through his visits and weighs his options, all five programs in his final group will be making their pitch not just to land a top-300 recruit, but to secure a potential difference-maker on the outside. The Hurricanes, in particular, have positioned themselves well early in the process, but this is shaping up to be a competitive recruitment from start to finish.
There’s still time before Robinson makes his final call, but wherever he ends up, he’s got the tools to make an impact at the next level - and possibly beyond.