Miami has made it a priority in recent years to keep top talent at home, so it’s not so surprising that Manny Diaz reworking his defense team, he chose a South Florida native to be his next secondary coach in Travaris Robinson.
Robinson, who graduated from Miami Coral Park before playing at Auburn and eventually in the NFL, has spent the past two years as a defensive coordinator in South Carolina. He is known to many in the recruiting industry as a strong and capable recruiter. attract some of the best talent.
“Recruitment is your calling card,” said 247Sports recruitment director Steve Wiltfong. “With so many schools coming to South Florida each year looking to get bluefish out of hurricanes, Robinson has the recruiting ability to help ensure the local team has more wins, like [five-star defensive lineman] Leonard Taylor. He has been tremendous in the state of Florida throughout his career and has great talent in almost every position outside of quarterback. When writing a list of the country’s best recruiters, Robinson should always have a name mentioned. “
In the last cycle, Robinson ran point for the Gamecocks in the five-star defensive striker Jordan Burch, which ended up keeping its promise to South Carolina after a late push from LSU. The previous year, Robinson won the Top247 cornerback Cam Smith early in the process. That was after helping to control Top247’s cornerback Jaycee Horn towards Columbia during the 2018 cycle.
Although Burch, Smith and Horn do not call the Sunshine State home, Robinson also has some victories in 305 and 954 as he has been credited as the top recruiter in recent Gamecocks signatories as the four-star linebacker Rosendo Louis and three star linebacker Jahmar Brown.
“This is my guy,” Deerfield Beach (Florida) head coach Jevon Glenn told 247Sports in a message on Sunday. “One of the best in the business! He makes connections that go beyond football! I’m ecstatic that he’s in Miami!”
Fort Lauderdale (Florida) São Tomás de Aquino Roger Harriott also considers the rent.
“Travaris Robinson is a South Florida native with deep-rooted relationships and strong ties,” said Harriott. “His familiarity in this area and charismatic recruiting style contributed to his ability to successfully commit some of South Florida’s most prolific players. T-Rob was raised in Miami, so I’m sure he is grateful and eager to be part of the YOU. “
What is also impressive about Robinson’s curriculum, in addition to his ability to simply win battles on the recruiting trail, is his track record when connecting with future NFL players. According to the 247Sports database, Robinson participated in the recruitment of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Carlton Davis, Houston Texans Cornerback Vernon Hargreaves III, Atlanta Falcons safety Keanu Neal, San Francisco 49ers Security Marcell HarrisAtlanta Falcons Wide Receiver Brandon Powell, Chicago Bears cornerback Teez Tabor and the NY Giants cornerback Quincy Wilson.
It is unclear at the moment which recruits Robinson will target when he settles in Miami, but one school where he should be able to have some success is Hallandale (Florida). High, seen as he played alongside Chargers junior assistant coach Rosegreen at Auburn. Notable prospects for 2022 in Hallandale secondary include Top247 security Alfonzo Allenfour star security Jaylin Marshall, unclassified cornerback / security Edric Weldon and unclassified cornerback / security Anthony Rose.
“This is my boy,” Allen told 247Sports on Saturday when asked about Robinson. “I have known him since my first year, when we went there to see him. He has kept the reality ever since.”
Allen is not the only 2022 recruit with a high ranking that Robinson has connected with, as he has also built relationships with Bradenton (Florida). IMG Acadmey Top247 security Kamari Wilson and I met the Top 247 Niceville (Florida) athlete virtually in the past Azareyeh Thomas.
InsideTheU’s Gaby Urrutia has a VIP view of some of the more defensive backs that Robinson is likely to pursue now that he’s in Miami.