BALTIMORE — Ravens outside linebacker Tavius Robinson has put together a solid training camp and made one of the biggest plays of the preseason.
With the Ravens clinging to a 13-12 lead over the Falcons on Saturday, Robinsons threw running back Jase McClellan to the ground on Atlanta’s attempt to take the lead with a 2-point conversion. The Ravens held on for the victory and coach John Harbaugh was quick to credit Robinson for his performance.
“Tavius made the big [defensive] play – the two-point play – which was great to see,” Harbaugh said. “Tavius, he [has] the kind of mindset [and] the kind of style of play that we like, so if you want to talk about playing like a Raven, that’s a term that you want to use. Just tag it right next to his name. He’s that kind of guy.”
Robinson was selected by the Ravens in the fourth round (124th overall) of the 2023 NFL Draft. He declared for the draft after three seasons with Mississippi and two seasons at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada.
He played in all 17 games and had one start in his rookie season with Baltimore in 2023, finishing with 25 tackles, two tackles for a loss, and one. sack. He also added one tackle on special teams.
Robinson was part of a Ravens defense that became the first unit in NFL history to lead the league in scoring (16.5), sacks (60), and takeaways (31). He has taken the next step in his development this offseason and the coaches have high expectations for him.
“He’s a glass eater,” Ravens pass rush coach Chuck Smith said. “Tavius Robinson has never turned down one rep since he’s been here – that’s the best way to describe this dude. Every play — and I’m not exaggerating — he has given effort. Every day, Tavius Robinson listens to the coach. Every day, he works out hard, [and] he’s early. Every day, when he gets in those drills, he puts [his] hands on people in the run.
“He continues to work hard to continue to develop as a pass rusher, [and] in his main responsibility for us – because remember, Tavius played last year, Tavius was in big games early on. He’s not like a second-year guy who’s never played, he went out there and smashed with some of the great teams we’ve faced. But, I really can’t say enough about him, as far as who he is and how physical he is, and he shows no mercy.”
