The 2025 NFL Draft will begin on April 24, and to prepare for that, we need Vikings fans to be fully prepared in every way. Of course, we will cover players the Vikings will need, but it is important to go beyond that.
In the case of this defensive lineman report, we will cover the position here at Vikings Wire because the team needs some better talent at the position.
The Vikings have Harrison Phillips locked up after extending him earlier in the year. Outside of Phillips, the team has a rotation of players, many of whom are looming free agents. Getting another difference maker in the middle, perhaps one who can pass rush more than Phillips, would be a good compliment.
With that in mind, here is a defensive tackle prospect who could don a Vikings uniform next season.
Player Information
Dec 12, 2020; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback Tanner Morgan (2) throws a pass against Nebraska Cornhuskers lineman Ty Robinson (99) during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports
Player: Ty Robinson
School: Nebraska
Year: Sixth-Year Senior
DOB (Age when drafted): March 3, 2001 (24)
Height: 6-4
Weight: 296 lbs.
Player Background
Sep 3, 2022; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; North Dakota Fighting Hawks quarterback Tommy Schuster (2) passes as Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive lineman Ty Robinson (99) rushes during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports
- 4-star recruit according to 247 Sports
- Was a finalist for the Defensive Player of the Year Award in high school
- Third-Team All-Big Ten in 2024
- Invited to the 2025 Senior Bowl
Career Stats
Oct 1, 2022; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive lineman Ty Robinson (99) and defensive end Ochaun Mathis (32) celebrate after a sack against the Indiana Hoosiers during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports
Games Played: 60
Tackles: 134
Tackles for a Loss: 27
Sacks: 12
Pass Deflections: 12
Notable PFF Numbers from the 2024 Season
Nov 25, 2022; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive lineman Ty Robinson (99) tackled Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kaleb Johnson (2) at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports
Run Defense Grade: 70.2
Pass Rush Grade: 79.5
QB Hits: 11
QB Hurries: 25
Defensive Stops: 28
Player Strengths
Oct 5, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive lineman Ty Robinson (9) celebrates after a sack against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
- An absolute unit to deal with if you are a blocker, incredible bull rush ability
- Has the strength to handle the size and power of interior blockers
- Could be a reliable interior pass rusher on a defense, swift hands allow him to get into the backfield and be disruptive
- Maintains leverage while waiting for plays to develop before making a play himself
- Great awareness to be able to follow the ball carrier or quarterback as plays extend
Trait Grades
Dec 28, 2024; Bronx, NY, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive lineman Ty Robinson (9) celebrates a defensive stop during the first half against the Boston College Eagles at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Quickness/Penetration: 6.5
Power: 7
Pass Rush Moves: 5
Counters: 6
Leverage: 6
Tackling: 7
Size/Length: 7
Run Defense: 7
Athleticism: 5
Awareness: 6
Player Summary
Jan 30, 2025; Mobile, AL, USA; National team defensive lineman Ty Robinson of Nebraska (94) works through drills during Senior Bowl practice for the National team at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images
Ty Robinson is a very fun and impressive defensive lineman, in doses. Robinson’s film against Colorado is one of the best of any prospect this year, but other games leave a lot to be desired. I think he could be a situational pass rusher for an interior defensive line or a run-stopping defensive end in a 4-3 defensive front. He isn’t a complete defensive lineman, but he will certainly have a chance to be a game-wrecker in the right situation. If he can figure out a specific role that he wants and build from there, he will be around for a while. The problem is right now, he is going to get tossed into several situations, and it will be sink or swim.
Grade: 6.2
Projected Role: Will eventually be average starter