When it comes to roster needs heading into the 2020 NFL Draft, safety is near the top of the list for Chicago Bears.
So it’s not surprising that the Bears have shown interest in safeties during the pre-draft process, including a former XFL star that is draft-eligible.
The Bears recently met with former West Virginia and St. Louis BattleHawks safety Kenny Robinson, according to The Draft Network’s Jordan Reid.
Former West Virginia and St. Louis Battlehawks safety, Kenny Robinson, the only draft-eligible player from the XFL, has been a very hot name among teams. He’s had FaceTime meetings with the #Cowboys, #Bears, #Vikings, #Jaguars, and #Dolphins among others, per source.
— Jordan Reid (@JReidNFL) April 18, 2020
Robinson proved to be a ball hawk during his time in the XFL and at the collegiate level. In five games with the BattleHawks, Robinson had two interceptions in the eight passes thrown his way, according to Pro Football Focus charting.
At West Virginia, Robinson nabbed three interceptions — including two for scores — as a freshman. He followed that up with four picks as a sophomore in 2018.
The Bears are looking for a strong safety to pair opposite Pro Bowler Eddie Jackson. While Robinson has played centerfield during his career, he’s a versatile player that can play either strong or free safety.
Robinson is projected to be a Day 3 prospect, which favors the Bears who currently have five picks in Rounds 5-7 — one in the fifth round and a pair of picks in both the sixth and seventh rounds.
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