How he fits
Because he lacks the ideal size and body type to play on the outside, Robertson projects as a nickel corner in the NFL. Robertson finds himself in a very good situation with the Raiders because although Lamarcus Joyner was brought in last offseason to play slot corner, he struggled in his first year, and carries a large cap number going forward.
In 2021, Joyner can be cut with a $2.5 million dead cap number, and while that isn’t peanuts, it would save the team roughly $9 million in cap space. The Raiders defense has lacked playmakers and struggled badly in 2019 to force turnovers, as they ranked 31st in the league with 15 turnovers created.
Robertson has the ability to help in that area. He is more than willing to be physical and will not shy away from tackling. From what I have seen on his film, he was used effectively blitzing as well, I expect Paul Guenther to deploy him in that way as well.
Early in his career with the Raiders I expect Robertson to find his way on special teams and push Nevin Lawson for back up nickel corner duties should Lamarcus Joyner struggle. Long term, I can see Robertson sliding in as starter and having a successful NFL career.
This is one of my favorite picks of the 2020 class.