After Michael Brockers agreed to join the Baltimore Ravens, the Los Angeles Rams wasted no time finding his replacement. One day later, they agreed to a deal with former Lions defensive lineman A’Shawn Robinson, a former second-round pick.
He’ll likely play nose tackle and defensive end in the Rams’ scheme, contributing primarily as a run-stuffer. He hasn’t been the force in the NFL that he was in college, but it’s still a nice addition for Los Angeles.
Here are four things to know about Robinson as he joins the Rams.
Up-and-down PFF grades
Robinson was a beast at Alabama, but he’s had mixed reviews in the NFL. His grades from Pro Football Focus have been up-and-down, earning only one mark above a 67.0 in four seasons. Here are his PFF grades in the NFL.
2016: 62.9
2017: 66.7
2018: 89.7
2019: 56.0
Robinson’s best statistical season was in 2017 when he had 53 tackles, six QB hits, a pick-six and a forced fumble. However, he was most efficient in 2018 when he accounted for 10 pressures, 49 tackles and one sack, earning his highest PFF grade in the NFL.