Dolphins draft Chop Robinson in 1st round

The Miami Dolphins selected Penn State edge rusher Chop Robinson in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, No. 21 overall.

Robinson recorded 11.5 sacks over his college career, including four sacks in 2023.

He gained steam during the pre-draft process after a stellar showing at the NFL combine. Robinson recorded a 4.48 40-yard dash and 128-inch broad jump.

The Dolphins ranked third in the NFL with 56 sacks last season.

Pre-draft profile

You could make a compelling argument that Robinson has the highest ceiling of any defensive player in this draft. He's an athletic freak on par with the likes of fellow former Nittany Lion Micah Parsons. But he doesn't take our top edge rusher spot because he's still quite raw. The 21-year-old explodes off the ball, stays low, and maintains leverage with ease when his targeting is accurate, but he hasn't been able to turn those impressive starts into consistent finishes just yet. Robinson's bull-rush and chop moves are some of his most reliable, but he needs to get his hands and feet synchronized to improve his ability to get off blocks with more regularity. If he learns to set up moves and improves his ability to shed blockers, he could become a superstar.