Jakob Robinson
Career Summary
Jakob Robinson is a cornerback from Orem, Utah, who played college football at Utah State and BYU.
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Early Life
Robinson grew up in Orem, Utah, and attended Orem High School.
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High School
At Orem, Robinson helped the Tigers win a third consecutive state championship. He was a three-star prospect and earned 5A honorable-mention all-state recognition after making 38 tackles, intercepting six passes, and breaking up 29 passes as a senior.
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College Career
Robinson began at Utah State in 2020, playing four games with one start and eight tackles. He transferred to BYU and played from 2021 through 2024, appearing in 50 games with 35 starts. His college career included 190 total tackles, 11 interceptions, and 21 pass breakups.
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Path to the NFL
After one season at Utah State, Robinson became a four-year contributor and multi-year starter at BYU, finishing as a 2024 team captain and All-Big 12 cornerback.
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Career Accomplishments
Robinson earned Freshman All-America recognition from The Athletic in 2021. He was an honorable-mention All-Big 12 selection and Jim Thorpe Award semifinalist in 2023, then a second-team All-Big 12 pick by league coaches in 2024 while serving as BYU team captain.
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Playing Style
Listed at 5-foot-11 and 170 pounds, Robinson played cornerback and was a ball-production defender. At BYU, he finished second in program interceptions since 2000 with 11.
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