PFT ranks 6 former Alabama players in top 100 NFL free agents for 2020

NFL free agency is set to begin on March 18, and several former Alabama standouts will be looking for new contracts as the 2020 league year begins. As a result of free agency, Charean Williams with Pro Football Talk compiled a list of the top 100 …

98. Lions defensive tackle A’Shawn Robinson

A'Shawn Robinson
Sep 8, 2019; Glendale, AZ, USA; Detroit Lions defensive tackle A’Shawn Robinson (91) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Similar to Reed, A’Shawn Robinson isn’t considered one of the young stars of the NFL. He is, however, a steady presence who has proven to be an effective run-defender since being a second-round pick to the Detroit Lions in 2016.

Don’t ever expect the 6-4, 330-pound defensive tackle to be an impact pass rusher (only five career sacks in four seasons), but expect him to be a capable early-down option as he continues his career.

Considering he’s only going to be 25 years old on March 21, there are still plenty of good years ahead for Robinson, and he should continue to provide good value for his next team.