YoloinOhio Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 (edited) @christrapasso #Bills have Jalen Robinette (my No. 5 WR in '17 class) in for rookie minicamp. Recently ruled he couldn't turn pro (from Air Force) but... ...Robinette's agent is fighting for him to get past the new regulation, so he'd be able to immediately play in NFL Jalen Robinettes hope of playing in the NFL immediately isnt lost yet. Heres why. Robinette, Air Forces all-time leading receiver, was expected to be a mid-round draft pick before a military policy change http://www.denverpost.com/2017/05/06/air-force-jalen-robinette-nfl-lobbying/ Edited May 12, 2017 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilzfancy Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Good size at 6-3, 220 lbs, productive at the Academy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share Posted May 12, 2017 He's really good. Low risk high reward to bring him in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBonhamRocks Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Could be a steal of a move. Man, that Beane is killing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 YES!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share Posted May 12, 2017 I believe he lead the NCAA in YPC in 2016. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blokestradamus Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 I wrote about him in February for BillsWire - http://billswire.usatoday.com/2017/02/22/bills-2017-nfl-draft-targets-air-force-wr-jalen-robinette-scouting-report/ Love this move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyToughII Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 I agree the DOD needs to put that in effect for the 2018 class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 He was my WR9 in this draft--I love this kid. Blokes ain't the only one! http://forums.twobillsdrive.com/topic/192802-find-me-a-2-reciever-after-round-2-in-draft/?do=findComment&comment=4296974 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr1 Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 that's my man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share Posted May 12, 2017 I think they should make them serve their 2 years in the academies but they should be allowed to defer it if they have an opportunity to go pro. Honestly it hurts their recruiting otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Really Excited about this move. This guy could be a steal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 I think they should make them serve their 2 years in the academies but they should be allowed to defer it if they have an opportunity to go pro. Honestly it hurts their recruiting otherwise. this is true. they can always serve after their pro career as well. and think of the great PR the armed forces would get having so and so ex-nfl player in their ranks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Well considering our offense is similar to Air Force's, this should be an easy transition! I love getting WRs from run heavy teams. They can be molded and you don't know their true value. Calvin Johnson and D Thomas came from offenses that ran an option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaattMaann Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 good move IF he can get around the laws Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBonhamRocks Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Well considering our offense is similar to Air Force's, this should be an easy transition! I love getting WRs from run heavy teams. They can be molded and you don't know their true value. Calvin Johnson and D Thomas came from offenses that ran an option. Our quadruple option offense will strike fear into the heart of DCs. Move over Wildcat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 This is fantastic!! Maybe I am out of the loop but I just assumed he was drafted? He's a guy that has a chance to play (not just make the roster). This assumes that he wins his appeal (they usually do). I had NO idea that he was still available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Wagon Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 I'm surprised he wasn't drafted, I have to wonder if the change in eligibility was a driver behind him not getting picked. If he's cleared, this could be a really nice move as he has a real shot at making the roster. If the first 3 picks are day 1 starters, Rehkow takes the punter job and runs with it and we get ~5 guys who make the roster and contribute out of our later picks (not counting Peterman) and UDFA this will be a really nice draft class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share Posted May 12, 2017 This is fantastic!! Maybe I am out of the loop but I just assumed he was drafted? He's a guy that has a chance to play (not just make the roster). This assumes that he wins his appeal (they usually do). I had NO idea that he was still available.Its kind of a crazy story and got lost in the shuffle because it broke the day of the draft. The ruling came down hours before that they weren't eligible for athletic deferment. So he is required to serve for 2 years following graduation. Therefore not drafted. But his agent is fighting it, there is still a possibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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