The Wolverines’ latest WR commit, four-star Zion Robinson, is an incredible athlete with plenty of skills on the gridiron. Here is a look at his film and potential at Michigan:
After securing the No. 1 player in the 2025 class, quarterback Bryce Underwood, head coach Sherrone Moore’s vision was clear for Michigan Football: surround him with talent.
And that they have done.
The Wolverines’ newest wide receiver commit, four-star Zion Robinson, joins three-star wide receiver Jaylen Pile, three-star running back Jonathan Brown, three-star tight end Mason Bonner and four-star tight end Matt Ludwig as offensive weapons in the 2026 class.
Michigan is on a heater on the recruiting trail, and studs like Robinson are a big reason why the fan base is so excited.
The Breakdown
Robinson will head to Ann Arbor with heavy expectations as a four-star commit and a consensus Top-20 receiver in his year. Robinson is also a Top-20 player in his home state of Texas, where he has starred for Mansfield High School.
Michigan has long relied on a heavy rushing attack and suffocating defense to win games. However, with Underwood and offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey’s arrivals, the hope is to transform this into a more balanced approach that keeps opponents guessing.
At 6-foot-3, 180 pounds, Robinson is a few pounds away from being at Big Ten size but still has an encouraging frame. Plus, he is an exceptional all-around athlete, winning the Texas 6A state high jump championship as a sophomore and dunking on the basketball court like Dominique Wilkins.
The Film
Robinson’s basketball and track backgrounds echo throughout his play on the gridiron.
His size and rebounding ability make 50-50 balls more like 60-40 or 65-35 balls, as he does not necessarily need separation to “Moss” his defender. Robinson should be particularly valuable in the red zone, where he demonstrates excellent sideline awareness and body control.
Robinson can navigate those boundaries with supreme confidence and delicacy that will make life easier for the quarterback.
Even though he is a taller receiver, he is not limited to possession catches. Mansfield often deploys Robinson in the screen game, where once he beats his initial tackler, he can use that track speed to fly through the secondary and into the end zone.
But he is also not just a sprinter, as Robinson can tiptoe around the sideline, cut back inside or whirling dervish through multiple tackles.
Robinson is also scary on go routes where he cannot only beat his cornerback off the line with his smooth hips and quick feet, but also with those long strides and reliable hands to make seamless receptions.
While his route tree is slightly limited, Robinson demonstrates good get-off and has a knack for finding the soft spot in secondaries. He will need to refine his technique to dominate at Michigan, but his physical traits are off the charts, and his football IQ is impressive.
Robinson is not merely some athlete running around out there, either. He can track down tricky deep balls, brace himself for impact over the middle and line up all over the field.
Robinson is also a hassle to bring down. Whether it be his straight-line speed, shiftiness or refusal to hit the dirt without a fight, there aren’t many defensive backs that can take him in space.
Perhaps my favorite part of his game is he is not only willing to block for his teammates, but relishes those opportunities. Robinson takes good angles and knows how to use leverage against oncoming defenders. His fellow Wolverines will love that determination and effort. As position coach Ron Bellamy has said in the past: “No block, no rock.”
Robinson is not even close to a finished product, but he has all the potential in the world to blossom at the college level. Michigan has not exactly been a wide receiver factory over the years, but maybe Robinson can help change that notion.