One of the best parts of covering Texas A&M is witnessing former Aggie football stars impact the NFL stage, as the 2024 class may have been somewhat small, with just four players drafted.
However, so far during the preseason, it’s been the play of offensive lineman Layden Robinson during his first season with the New England Patriots.
Drafted in the 4th round with the 103rd overall selection, Robinson’s size (6-3, 311 pounds) and impressive athleticism made him one of the top run-blocking guards in the class, while his pass protection finesse required improvement.
As a four-year starter during Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher’s final season, Robinson surprisingly failed to improve his pass-pro skill set during his final season with the program. This likely had more to do with now-former O-line coach Steve Addazio.
Working with New England O-line coach Scott Peters, Robinson has slowly but surely improved, grading out as one of the best-performing offensive linemen this preseason, allowing just two pressures at right guard.
Patriots Rookie G Layden Robinson this Preseason:
🔵 44 Pass Block Snaps
🔵 2 Pressures Allowed
🔵 81.1 Pass Block Grade@AggieFootball pic.twitter.com/Is6wrk0505— PFF College (@PFF_College) August 16, 2024
Robinson will continue to battle for a backup position at the right guard spot, as Nick Leverett and projected starter Sidy Sow are currently above him on the depth chart. If he keeps this play up, his NFL future is extremely bright.
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