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Here is a look at Zac Robinson, productive quarterback prospect in this upcoming 2010 NFL Draft from Oklahoma State.

Report thanks to Eric Galko.

Robinson has definitely developed as a passer over his three year reign as the Oklahoma State quarterback.

As far as play understanding and pocket awareness are concerned, Robinson is definitely set on those qualities as he makes his transition to the next level. Robinson reads the play well and keeps his eyes down field as the pocket breaks down, even going through progressions when pressure allows it. He can step up in the pocket as the pressure comes from the outside, and flows well both left and right as he keeps his eyes down field.

Running was a very solid option for him at Oklahoma State and sometimes encouraged, but although he has great athletic ability for a quarterback, he can't expect 1st down yardage so he'll have to get more comfortable throwing. Robinson very rarely makes poor decisions, yet struggles when his talent level decreases, as in when his top two weapons were out this season. Robinson needs to get more consistent regardless of who his playing with, as his talent level won't always be able to pick up.

Robinson still needs to improve as an overall passer aside from his footwork and mechanics. In short routes such as drags and quick slants, Robinson is an effective passer. He sees the play quickly and delivers passes with enough strength to fit the ball into smaller windows of zone defenses. Although his medium range in passing may have been aided by his shotgun drop back, he still needs to improve on his throw diversity, as he needs to improve on using touch vs. power passes in certain coverage situations. Also, his deep ball generally lacks touch.

His arm strength definitely isn't a huge hindrance, and can get the ball down field very well as well as squeezing the ball in tight windows. He does struggle to get enough velocity on deep outs and deep corners, but with more repetition, he can probably overcome that with improved touch and a quicker release. He has morphed from a one read passer who looks to run far to quickly into a mobile quarterback who can keep his eyes downfield and make plays with his feet. Robinson has developed impressive pocket presence and has gotten more and more comfortable in his pocket awareness.

He did have the luxury of a great offensive line throughout his career, especially his future Top 10 left tackle, Russell Okung. He does need to improve his technique and mechanics, however, if he hopes to utilize that pocket awareness to its best ability. He played most of his career in the shotgun, and needs to show he can drop back and still make reads comfortably.

He also needs to improve his ability to throw at different angles of his body. Robinson needs to get more consistent with or without his top weapons as well, as he really struggled once they were out of the game. Finally, he needs to improve his deep ball and overall consistency as a passer, as he is spotty at times in intermediate and short routes, and was spoiled to have Dez Bryant grab deep passes with tremendous consistency.

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