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Jalen Carter Endorses Eagles 4th Round Rookie as Breakout Candidate
Jalen Carter Endorses Eagles 4th Round Rookie as Breakout Candidate originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Philadelphia Eagles' 2025 fourth-round draft pick Ty Robinson is already turning heads at the NovaCare Complex, earning high praise from All-Pro defensive tackle Jalen Carter through six OTA sessions. Carter has been impressed with the Nebraska product's work ethic and potential, providing an early glimpse of what Robinson might bring to Philadelphia's defensive line rotation.
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The Eagles selected Robinson with the 111th overall pick in April's draft, making him the highest-drafted former Husker since cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt was taken in the second round of the 2022 draft. After a recent practice, Carter was asked about the rookie and didn't hold back his enthusiasm.
"I ain't gonna lie, he's moving good, he's a big boy," Carter said. "I've seen his highlights before he came, knew what he was talking about. And he's here and he's working, I think he's gonna have a big impact this season."
Robinson arrives in Philadelphia after a standout senior season where he was named Third-team All-Big Ten Conference. In 2024, he started all 13 games and recorded 37 tackles, 12.5 tackles for loss with seven sacks, four pass breakups, and one forced fumble. Robinson led the country in quarterback hits by a defensive tackle with 11, showcasing the type of consistent pressure that NFL teams covet. His 2023 season was equally productive, earning Honorable Mention All-Big 12 Conference honors with 29 tackles, four tackles for loss with one sack, and six pass breakups.
Leading up to the draft, Robinson generated significant buzz among talent evaluators. NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah praised Robinson on draft day, noting he "tested extremely well, and that was almost surprising how well he tested. He's very explosive, he's firm at the point of attack." Robinson posted a 4.83-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine, an impressive time for a 288-pound defensive tackle.
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The consensus among draft analysts was that Robinson represented solid value in the fourth round. The 33rd Team's evaluation noted that "Robinson's toughness, football IQ, functional athleticism, and nonstop motor paint the picture of a player who will be hard to bet against finding at least a reliable role in a defensive rotation."
Beyond his on-field abilities, Robinson brings impressive character traits. He was a pre-med major at Nebraska and plans to eventually attend medical school, demonstrating the intelligence and work ethic that translates well to learning complex NFL defensive schemes. Robinson also earned the 2024 Guy Chamberlin Award for his leadership and dedication.
With Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis and Moro Ojomo ahead of him in the rotation, Robinson won't need to play extensively right away, giving him time to develop while contributing in specific packages. The early signs point to a player who could develop into a valuable contributor for Philadelphia's defensive line.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
