Cleveland Browns post-draft scouting report #5: UCLA Bruins star QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson
Profile: Dorian Thompson-Robinson was born on November 14th, 1999 in Columbia, SC. DTR had attended Bishop Gorman High School, where he thrown for over 3,000 yards and scored passing 38 touchdowns as a senior.
As a four-star recruit according to ESPN and 247Sports recruiting services, and Dorian Thompson-Robinson eventually committed to play college football for the University of California Los Angeles.
During his five-year tenure at UCLA, Dorian Thompson-Robinson thrown for 88 passing touchdowns, 10,710 passing yards, and an 145.6 passer rating – not to even mention his 1,826 rushing yards for 28 rushing touchdowns.
Hometown: Columbia, South Carolina
Age: 23 years old
Height/Weight: 6’2, 203lbs
Arm Length: 30 5/8
Hand Size: 9 7/8
NFL Combine Results: 40-yard dash: 4.56 / 10-yard split: 1.51 / 3-cone drill: 7.28 / Vertical Jump: 32.5” / Broad Jump: 10’1”
2023 NFL Draft: Drafted by the Cleveland Browns at 140th overall (5th round)
Ideal Role: Fits perfectly as a developmental QB in the spread offense system
Strengths:
DORIAN THOMPSON-ROBINSON WITH THE HURDLE 🤯🤯 pic.twitter.com/ER9uMwJICK
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) October 1, 2022
- Showcases outstanding speed as a running QB, he’s got the ability to make defenders look absolutely silly when given the chance
- Experience is a major plus; five-year starter at UCLA and by all accounts, is an excellent leader on-and-off the football field
- When passing, Dorian Thompson-Robinson displays a quick release and above average arm strength
- Average sized NFL QB at 6’2, 203lbs, yet is a spectacular athlete specimen shown with his 4.56 40-yard-dash
- Battled through injuries throughout his college career, as UCLA head coach Chip Kelly called him “The toughest kid I’ve ever been around”
Weaknesses:
Dorian Thompson-Robinson should get credit for a strip-sack #UCLAvsCIN pic.twitter.com/0vqyzqoLHJ
— Kevin Boilard (@KevinBoilard) August 29, 2019
- Inconsistent with his timing and touch when throwing the football; feet are not properly set when making throws which play a huge part
- Takes too many sacks for his own good, could get him killed in the NFL if he doesn’t fix that
- When pressured in the pocket, he gets punished due to bad pocket presence
- Ball security is a huge concern; as DTR had 10 fumbles in 2022 alone and 39 fumbles throughout his five year college football career
Career Achievements: 2020 Manning Award watch list, 2x Second-team All-Pac-12 (2020, 2021)
Fun Fact: Dorian Thompson-Robinson was high school teammates with Browns rookie WR Cedric Tillman while at Bishop Gorman High School.
DTR Draft Comparison: Baltimore Ravens Pro Bowl QB Tyler “Snoop” Huntley
Final Verdict: B- Grade; He’s going to be a difference maker for the Cleveland Browns for years as a developmental talent, I truly believe that DTR would shine if the unfortunate situation happens that Deshaun Watson gets injured.
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