DB Robinson heads for NFL; DL Lovett says he’s staying
Florida State defensive back Jammie Robinson has declared for the NFL Draft, announcing his decision on social media Sunday morning.
“I sincerely appreciate my teammates, coaches, family and fans of the University of South Carolina and Florida State University community who have made the last four years memorable,” Robinson posted on Twitter. “I have been fortunate enough to be surrounded by men who exemplify what it means to be hardworking leaders and for that, I’m grateful.”
Robinson was a first-team All-ACC selection after leading the team in tackles (99) for the second consecutive season. The redshirt junior wrapped up his second season with the
Seminoles after transferring in from South Carolina in 2021. He finished his time at FSU with 183 tackles, 12 tackles for loss with 5 interceptions, 8 passes defended, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery.
He was the Seminoles’ top tackler (13) in their 35-32 win over Oklahoma in the Cheez-It Bowl on Thursday night, adding a sack and a fumble recovery.
Despite being considered NFL prospects, Robinson and edge rusher Jared Verse chose to play in FSU’s bowl.
WalterFootball.com has Robinson projected as a secondround selection while Sports Illustrated has him projected as a fourth-round pick.
Meanwhile, Seminoles defensive tackle Fabien Lovett Sr. will return for his final season of eligibility, announcing his decision Sunday morning on Instagram.
Lovett appeared in seven games, missing the first half of the season after getting hurt against LSU on Sept. 4. He totaled 10 tackles with 2 tackles for loss, a sack, a pass defended and a forced fumble. Despite only taking part in 210 snaps, the redshirt junior earned a spot as an all-ACC honorable mention.
The 6-foot-4, 318-pound Lovett started his college career at Mississippi State before transferring to FSU in 2020.