Duce Robinson

Duce Robinson is an American football tight end for the USC Trojans, he plays Football and Baseball.

Duce Robinson
USC Trojans
PositionTight end
ClassFreshman
Personal information
Height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight235 lb (107 kg)
Career history
High schoolPinnacle High School

Early life and high school

Robinson initially grew up in Dallas, Texas.[1] His family moved to Phoenix, Arizona and he enrolled at Pinnacle High School.[2] Robinson received his first college football scholarship offer from Arizona State after taking part in a 7-on-7 tournament, despite not yet having played in a single tackle football game.[3] He is also a starter on Pinnacle's basketball team.[4] Robinson had 60 catches for 972 yards and eight touchdowns as a junior.[5] He is rated 5-star recruit and is the consensus top tight end prospect for the 2023 recruiting class.[6][7][8] Robinson caught 84 passes for 1,614 yards and 14 touchdowns as a senior and played in the Under Armour All-America Game.[9]

Robinson is also considered a top baseball prospect for the 2023 class.[10][11]

Personal life

Robinson's father, Dominic Robinson, played both baseball and football at Florida State University.[12] His mother was a swimmer at the University of Florida.[13]

References
  1. Spratling, Shotgun (August 23, 2022). "Duce Robinson shows five-star prowess, wants to force MLB draft day decision". 247Sports.com. Retrieved November 4, 2022.
  2. Morales, Antonio (June 30, 2022). "Duce Robinson, the 5-star tight end everyone's after, is still thriving amid the hype". The Athletic. Retrieved November 4, 2022.
  3. Hardy, Kayla (May 12, 2021). "2023 TE Duce Robinson no 'one-trick pony', with an unlimited ceiling in athleticism, leadership, coach says: Buckeyes Recruiting Roundup". Cleveland.com. Retrieved November 4, 2022.
  4. "Pinnacle 2-sport All-American Robinson will have big choices". The Arizona Republic. September 7, 2022. Retrieved November 4, 2022.
  5. Murphy, Bobby (October 6, 2022). "Is Pinnacle High's Duce Robinson one of Arizona's top recruits ever?". Cronkite News. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
  6. Washington, Lina (August 25, 2022). "'He deserves all the attention': Pinnacle High School's Duce Robinson is catching the attention of top college football programs". 12News.com. Retrieved November 7, 2022.
  7. South, Hank (October 13, 2022). "No. 1 TE Duce Robinson on Alabama: 'I really like what they're doing'". 247Sports.com. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
  8. Roach, Mike (December 13, 2022). "Five-star profile: Texas target Duce Robinson earns fifth star in latest update". 247Sports.com. Retrieved December 20, 2022.
  9. Raynor, Grace (January 6, 2023). "Alabama, USC, Texas or Georgia? Decision looms for two-sport star Duce Robinson". The Athletic. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
  10. Rutter, Eric (March 17, 2021). "2023 Two-Sport Standout Duce Robinson Would 'Love' To Play At Notre Dame". SI.com. Retrieved December 16, 2022.
  11. Doyle, Joe (August 17, 2022). "DUCE ROBINSON IS A PRODIGIOUS TWO-SPORT STAR AND ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY FOR MLB". ProspectsLive.com. Retrieved December 16, 2022.
  12. Feldman, Bruce (July 12, 2021). "Two-sport stud Duce Robinson lit up The Opening, and he credits his dad, Dominic, who did the same at Florida State". The Athletic. Retrieved November 4, 2022.
  13. Gorney, Adam (June 12, 2022). "Family ties won't play a role in Duce Robinson's recruitment". Rivals.com. Retrieved November 4, 2022.
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