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Jaguars pick Keilan Robinson at No. 167 of NFL draft 2024. Our scouting report
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The Jacksonville Jaguars drafted Texas running back Keilan Robinson with the 167th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Robinson, a 5-foot-9 player who is a return specialist, spent a season redshirting at Alabama before transferring to Texas for three years.
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He was the 15th running back taken off the board, but is a high-valued target as a returner.
Here's what Jaguars fans need to know about Robinson.
Keilan Robinson scouting report
AUSTIN, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 18: Keilan Robinson #7 of the Texas Longhorns is congratulated by a member of the coaching staff after blocking a punt in the first half against the Rice Owls at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on September 18, 2021 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
Robinson is drafted for his return skills. With the league's changing kickoff rules teams are going to benefit from having multiple players who can return kicks.
He's a speedy and shifty player who has impressive change of direction.
Keilan Robinson stats, highlights
Robinson ranks eighth in Texas history averaging 24.2 yards per kickoff for his career. He's ninth in school history with 897 career kickoff return yards.
Keilan Robinson height, weight
5-9, 188 pounds
This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Jaguars pick Keilan Robinson in Round 5 of NFL draft. Expert analysis
