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Tavius Patrick Robinson (born January 3, 1999) is a Canadian professional football linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played U Sports football at Guelph and college football at Ole Miss.

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Early life

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Robinson was born on January 3, 1999, and grew up in Guelph, Ontario.[1] He attended Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute and played football, basketball and track.[1][2]

Collegiate career

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University of Guelph

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He then began attending the University of Guelph, playing for the Guelph Gryphons and following in the footsteps of his uncle, Junior Robinson, who played there and later for ten years in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for six teams.[2][3][4]

In his first year at Guelph, Robinson posted 29 tackles and four sacks along with one forced fumble, being named to the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) all-rookie squad.[5][6] In ten games the following season, he recorded 39 tackles and 8.5 sacks, being named second-team All-OUA.[5][6]

Ole Miss

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After the 2020 U Sports football season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Robinson sought a transfer to an American school.[7] He put together a highlight video with the help of one of his coaches, posted it on social media and afterwards received several offers, eventually choosing to commit to Ole Miss over LSU, Nebraska and San Diego State, among others.[2][7][8] Although he had the option to redshirt, Robinson decided to play in his first year at Ole Miss and appeared in ten games with five starts, totalling 18 tackles.[2]

As a senior in 2021, Robinson appeared in 11 games and tallied 28 tackles, including 4.5 for a loss, with 3.5 sacks.[5][6] Although he had originally planned to declare for the 2022 NFL draft, he eventually decided to return to Ole Miss for a final season in 2022, after being given an extra year of eligibility due to COVID-19.[1][6] Robinson started all 13 games in 2022, recording 44 tackles (of which 17 were solo), seven sacks, five forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.[6]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 6+1⁄8 in
(1.98 m) 		257 lb
(117 kg) 		33+3⁄4 in
(0.86 m) 		9+5⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		 4.66 s 1.63 s 2.68 s 4.62 s 7.40 s 33.5 in
(0.85 m)		 10 ft 0 in
(3.05 m)		 23 reps
Sources:[9][10]

Robinson was selected in the fourth round (124th overall) of the 2023 NFL draft by the Baltimore Ravens.[11] He was also ranked the fourth-best Canadian prospect ahead of the 2023 CFL draft, and was chosen in the eighth and final round (66th overall) by the Saskatchewan Roughriders.[12]

Robinson began the 2025 season as one of Baltimore's starting linebackers. After suffering an broken foot in Week 6 against the Los Angeles Rams, Robinson was placed on injured reserve on October 22, 2025.[13]

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Tavius Patrick Robinson (born January 3, 1999) is a Canadian professional American football outside linebacker for the of the (NFL). Standing at 6 feet 6 inches and weighing 262 pounds, he plays primarily as an on the defensive line. Robinson began his career at the in his hometown of , , where he played defensive line for two seasons. As a in 2019, he earned second-team all-star honors after recording 39 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, and 8.5 sacks. He transferred to the (Ole Miss) in 2020, appearing in 34 games over three seasons as a and outside linebacker, compiling 90 total tackles (36 solo), 11.5 sacks, 5 forced fumbles, and 64 pressures. In his final college season in 2022, Robinson started all 13 games and led the team with 7 sacks while recording 44 tackles and 36 total pressures. The selected Robinson in the fourth round (124th overall) of the , marking him as a key addition to their pass-rush rotation. In his year, he appeared in 17 games with 26 tackles and 1 sack. Robinson's role expanded in , starting 7 of 17 games and recording 32 tackles and a career-high 3.5 sacks. Through the first six games of the 2025 season, he contributed 17 tackles, 2 sacks, and 1 forced fumble before being placed on injured reserve on October 24, 2025, due to an injury. Overall, in 40 games, Robinson has amassed 75 tackles and 6.5 sacks.

Early life

Family background

Tavius Robinson was born on January 3, 1999, in , , . He grew up in , a city where hockey is a dominant sport, and like many Canadian children, he had early exposure to it before developing interests in other athletic pursuits. Robinson hails from an athletic family that instilled a passion for sports from a young age; he is the nephew of Junior Robinson, a who played 8 seasons in the (CFL), appearing in over 150 games and winning two Grey Cups with the and . His father, Patrick Robinson, also competed in football at the high school level, further embedding the sport within the family dynamic. His mother, Lindy Robinson, supported his athletic pursuits, and he has a younger brother, Keyon, who also plays football. Influenced by his relatives' experiences, Robinson's interest in football emerged later than that of typical American peers, as he began organized play at age 10. During his early years in Guelph, he explored a range of activities, including basketball and track and field, alongside his growing focus on football.

High school career

Tavius Robinson attended Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute in , , where he competed for the GCVI . During high school, Robinson participated in multiple sports, including football, , and . As a defensive lineman on the football team, he helped lead the to back-to-back District 10 conference titles in his junior and senior years. In his senior year, Robinson earned District 10 MVP and Lineman of the Year honors. By graduation, Robinson had grown to 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) tall, showcasing significant physical development that enhanced his skills as a dominant defensive presence.

Collegiate career

University of Guelph

Tavius Robinson enrolled at the in 2018, joining the Gryphons football team as a weak-side in the (OUA) conference. In his freshman season of 2018, Robinson earned a starting role on the defensive line despite being a true freshman. He tallied 26 total tackles and five sacks, contributing significantly to the Gryphons' with his disruptive presence and length that allowed him to deflect passes and impact special teams. For his efforts, Robinson was selected to the OUA All-Rookie Team. As a in 2019, Robinson built on his early success, recording 39 total tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, and 8.5 sacks over ten games. His standout pass-rushing performance placed him among the conference's top defenders, earning him Second-Team All-OUA honors as a defensive lineman. Robinson's two years with the Gryphons saw him emerge as a key contributor to the team's defense, where he developed his pass-rushing technique in the competitive environment of Canadian university football. Following the 2019 season, the cancellation of the 2020 OUA schedule due to the prompted Robinson to transfer to the in pursuit of higher-level competition.

Ole Miss

After spending two seasons at the , Robinson transferred to the in June 2020 following the cancellation of the 2020 season due to the , becoming immediately eligible to play for the . In the COVID-impacted 2020 season, Robinson appeared in 10 games as a junior, recording 18 total tackles, including 1.5 tackles for loss and 1 sack, while adjusting to the increased physicality of Southeastern Conference (SEC) competition. His prior experience at Guelph helped ease his transition to the American college game. In 2021, Robinson played in 11 games, tallying 28 total tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, and 3.5 sacks for 33 yards lost, demonstrating growing comfort with the speed and complexity of SEC defenses. Robinson's senior season in 2022 marked a breakout, as he started all 13 games and led the team with 5 forced fumbles while recording 44 total tackles, 8 tackles for loss, 7 sacks, and 2 fumble recoveries. His 7 sacks ranked sixth in the SEC, and his forced fumbles total ranked first in the conference and second nationally. Over his three seasons at Ole Miss, Robinson appeared in 34 games, compiling 90 total tackles, 11.5 sacks, 5 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries, and 64 pressures. He refined his pass-rush technique, incorporating a variety of moves and leveraging his improved speed to cover ground effectively, positioning himself as an prospect despite earning no major individual awards beyond a 2022 Reese's watch list nod. He declared for the following the 2022 season.

Professional career

2023 season

Robinson was selected by the in the fourth round (124th overall) of the . He had previously been chosen by the in the eighth round (66th overall) of the 2023 CFL Draft. At the NFL Combine, Robinson measured 6 feet 6 inches tall and 257 pounds, while recording a 4.66-second . Following the draft, Robinson signed a four-year rookie contract with the Ravens worth $4,560,564, including a $720,564 signing bonus. As a rookie, he appeared in all 17 games, primarily serving as a rotational edge rusher and linebacker with a limited role on special teams. For the season, Robinson recorded 26 total tackles (13 solo and 13 assisted) and 1.0 sack. A highlight of Robinson's year was his first sack, recorded on November 17 against the . Transitioning from his collegiate development at Ole Miss, which boosted his draft stock through improved pass-rushing production, Robinson adapted to the NFL's faster pace and the complex schemes of defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald's system.

2024 season

Following his rookie season, Tavius Robinson was retained on the Baltimore Ravens roster and transitioned to a primary outside linebacker role, allowing him to contribute more prominently in the team's defensive scheme. In 2024, Robinson appeared in all 17 regular-season games, starting seven, and logged approximately 461 defensive snaps, representing about 27% of the team's total defensive plays—a significant increase from his rookie year. His expanded role in the pass rush rotation and run defense helped bolster the Ravens' unit, which allowed 21.2 points per game. For the season, Robinson recorded 32 total tackles (13 solo), 3.5 sacks. Robinson delivered several standout performances, including a two-sack game with four quarterback hits against the in Week 9. He also notched multiple tackles in six games, contributing to ' run defense that limited opponents to 4.6 yards per carry. The Ravens finished the regular season 12-5 and secured the title, advancing to the playoffs as the No. 3 seed. Robinson earned his first postseason experience, appearing in two games with limited snaps and no recorded statistics, as the team defeated the in the Wild Card round before falling to the in the Divisional round.

2025 season

Tavius Robinson entered his third season with the as a starting outside linebacker, benefiting from prior experience in defensive coordinator Zach Orr's scheme, which underwent midseason adjustments amid early team struggles. Through the first six games of the 2025 season, Robinson amassed 17 total tackles (9 solo, 8 assisted), 2 sacks, 1 forced , and 1 pass deflection. His standout performance came in Week 2 on September 14, 2025, when he recorded a career-high 6 tackles—including a sack and his first forced of the season—during a 41-17 victory over the . In Week 4 against the [Kansas City Chiefs](/page/Kansas_City Chiefs), he added his second sack and his lone pass deflection of the year. Robinson's early contributions highlighted an improved burst off the edge, aiding ' pass rush in a defense that ranked 15th in sacks through Week 9 despite initial inconsistencies. However, he suffered a broken foot during the Week 6 loss to the on October 12, 2025, and was placed on injured reserve on October 24, 2025, with a projected recovery timeline of 6-8 weeks. As of November 18, 2025, he remained sidelined, having played in all six games before the injury, with a potential return in late November.

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