Louisiana Tech CB Amik Robertson declares for 2020 NFL Draft

This 2020 NFL Draft cornerback class just got even better with the declaration of Amik Robertson. Becoming an elite nickel is in this ballhawk’s future.

The best ballhawk in all of college football has officially entered his name into the 2020 NFL Draft. If you don’t know the name Amik Robertson then you better go study up because he is the most exciting defensive playmaker in all of college football.

Standing at 5-9 and 183lb the cornerback from Louisiana Tech will likely see a move to the nickel at the next level, which is perfectly fine as the league is utilizing and paying that third cornerback as a starter. He has some special traits that give him a chance to be a star at the next level.

There might be a picture of his face next to the term “ball hawk” in the football glossary. Robertson has elite ball skills that are hard to find, and he makes it look so easy. A three year starter at Louisiana Tech, Robertson is only a true junior, yet has already racked up 14 interceptions and 48 passes defended up to this point in his career.

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Seeing him dominate the level he’s playing at is what you want to see from a non-power five prospect. He doesn’t just get lucky finding the football, it’s a testament to his football acumen. With the league becoming as pass heavy as it is, Robertson is an asset at the next level.

Robertson has elite instincts at his position and it shows when you see him make plays on footballs that aren’t even in his zone. He makes the cautious effort to break on the football even if it isn’t in his zone because if the ball is in the air then he believes it’s his.

He processes routes with very good mental processing which helps him not get fooled by teams trying to high-low him. Robertson does not get fooled when teams send guys out of his zone and try to slip one back to him in hopes that he’s vacated his zone.

He effortlessly flips his hips with great fluidity which adds to his intrigue as what he can be as a nickel. He stays tight on routes, making guys compete on every play in his coverage. He brings that same toughness when tackling as he shows good ability to tackle ball carriers in space and limit extra yards.

Amik Robertson is ready to make people turn on his tape and trust me, you will not be disappointed. There will be some intrigue as to how well he tests at the combine but he seems to be a good enough athlete on tape. His high football acumen will always allow him to play faster than his times will tell. Amik Robertson is a premier ball hawk who will consistently flip the field for an NFL defense and deserves to be recognized as legit prospect in this draft class.