{{Short description|Canadian-born American football player (born 1999)}} {{Use Canadian English|date=June 2023}} {{Use mdy dates|date=June 2023}} {{Infobox NFL biography | name = Tavius Robinson | image = | image_size = | alt = | caption = | current_team = Baltimore Ravens | number = 95 | position = Linebacker | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1999|1|3}} | birth_place = Guelph, Ontario, Canada | death_date = | death_place = | height_ft = 6 | height_in = 6 | weight_lb = 262 | high_school = Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute | cis = Guelph (2018–2019) | college = Ole Miss (2020–2022) | draftyear = 2023 | draftround = 4 | draftpick = 124 | cfldraftyear = 2023 | cfldraftround = 8 | cfldraftpick = 66 | pastteams = * Baltimore Ravens ({{NFL Year|2023}}–present) | status = Active | highlights = | statseason = 2025 | statweek = | statlabel1 = Total tackles | statvalue1 = 86 | statlabel2 = Sacks | statvalue2 = 9.0 | statlabel3 = Forced fumble | statvalue3 = 1 | statlabel4 = Pass deflections | statvalue4 = 2 | pfr = RobiTa00 }}
'''Tavius Patrick Robinson''' (born January 3, 1999) is a Canadian professional football linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played U Sports football at Guelph and college football at Ole Miss.
==Early life== Robinson was born on January 3, 1999, and grew up in Guelph, Ontario.<ref name="auto">{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.si.com/nfl/draft/news/taviusrobinson|magazine=Sports Illustrated|title=NFL Draft Profile: Tavius Robinson, EDGE, Ole Miss Rebels|date=November 12, 2022|access-date=April 27, 2023|archive-date=April 27, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230427012110/https://www.si.com/nfl/draft/news/taviusrobinson|url-status=live}}</ref> He attended Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute and played football, basketball and track.<ref name="auto" /><ref name="auto4">{{Cite news|url=https://buffalonews.com/sports/bills/ryan-ohalloran-from-ontario-to-oxford-tavius-robinson-brings-unique-journey-to-combine/article_df7fcf6e-b86f-11ed-bc18-2be11093a787.html|newspaper=The Buffalo News|title=From Ontario to Oxford, Tavius Robinson brings unique journey to combine|date=March 1, 2023|author=O'Halloran, Ryan|access-date=April 27, 2023|archive-date=April 27, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230427015228/https://buffalonews.com/sports/bills/ryan-ohalloran-from-ontario-to-oxford-tavius-robinson-brings-unique-journey-to-combine/article_df7fcf6e-b86f-11ed-bc18-2be11093a787.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
==Collegiate career== ===University of Guelph=== He then began attending the University of Guelph, playing for the Guelph Gryphons and following in the footsteps of his uncle, Junior Robinson, who played there and later for ten years in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for six teams.<ref name="auto4"/><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://cdispatch.com/sports/2022-12-28/ole-miss-footballs-tavius-robinson-is-still-learning-how-great-he-can-be/|newspaper=The Commercial Dispatch|title=Ole Miss football's Tavius Robinson is still learning how great he can be|date=December 28, 2022|author=Katz, Michael|access-date=April 27, 2023|archive-date=April 27, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230427015229/https://cdispatch.com/sports/2022-12-28/ole-miss-footballs-tavius-robinson-is-still-learning-how-great-he-can-be/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.profootballarchives.com/playerr/robi06950.html|website=Pro Football Archives|title=Junior Robinson Stats|access-date=April 27, 2023|archive-date=April 27, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230427015227/https://www.profootballarchives.com/playerr/robi06950.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
In his first year at Guelph, Robinson posted 29 tackles and four sacks along with one forced fumble, being named to the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) all-rookie squad.<ref name="auto3">{{Cite web|url=https://www.profootballnetwork.com/tavius-robinson-edge-ole-miss-nfl-draft-scouting-report-2023/|publisher=Pro Football Network|title=Tavius Robinson, EDGE, Ole Miss {{!}} NFL Draft Scouting Report|author=Katz, Jason|date=April 20, 2023|access-date=April 27, 2023|archive-date=April 27, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230427015228/https://www.profootballnetwork.com/tavius-robinson-edge-ole-miss-nfl-draft-scouting-report-2023/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="auto1">{{Cite news|url=https://www.chroniclejournal.com/sports/national_sports/canadian-dl-tavius-robinson-eagerly-anticipating-2023-nfl-draft/article_f36980af-711c-5604-8e57-d51f35f3a493.html|newspaper=The Chronicle-Journal|agency=The Canadian Press|title=Canadian DL Tavius Robinson eagerly anticipating 2023 NFL draft|author=Ralph, Dan|date=April 20, 2023|access-date=April 27, 2023|archive-date=April 27, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230427015228/https://www.chroniclejournal.com/sports/national_sports/canadian-dl-tavius-robinson-eagerly-anticipating-2023-nfl-draft/article_f36980af-711c-5604-8e57-d51f35f3a493.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In ten games the following season, he recorded 39 tackles and 8.5 sacks, being named second-team All-OUA.<ref name="auto3"/><ref name="auto1"/> ===Ole Miss=== After the 2020 U Sports football season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Robinson sought a transfer to an American school.<ref name="auto2">{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123603335/the-commercial-appeal/|newspaper=The Commercial Appeal|via=Newspapers.com|date=October 9, 2020|page=B2|title=Canadian transfers adjust at Ole Miss|author=Suss, Nick|access-date=May 4, 2023|archive-date=May 4, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230504020430/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123603335/the-commercial-appeal/|url-status=live}} {{Open access}}</ref> He put together a highlight video with the help of one of his coaches, posted it on social media and afterwards received several offers, eventually choosing to commit to Ole Miss over LSU, Nebraska and San Diego State, among others.<ref name="auto4"/><ref name="auto2"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://3downnation.com/2023/03/03/tavius-robinson/|website=3DownNation.com|title=Canadian DL Tavius Robinson's path from U Sports to the SEC paying off at NFL Combine|author=Ruller, Amanda|date=March 3, 2023|access-date=April 27, 2023|archive-date=April 27, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230427015227/https://3downnation.com/2023/03/03/tavius-robinson/|url-status=live}}</ref> Although he had the option to redshirt, Robinson decided to play in his first year at Ole Miss and appeared in ten games with five starts, totalling 18 tackles.<ref name="auto4"/>
As a senior in 2021, Robinson appeared in 11 games and tallied 28 tackles, including 4.5 for a loss, with 3.5 sacks.<ref name="auto3"/><ref name="auto1"/> Although he had originally planned to declare for the 2022 NFL draft, he eventually decided to return to Ole Miss for a final season in 2022, after being given an extra year of eligibility due to COVID-19.<ref name="auto"/><ref name="auto1"/> Robinson started all 13 games in 2022, recording 44 tackles (of which 17 were solo), seven sacks, five forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.<ref name="auto1"/>
==Professional career== {{NFL predraft | height ft = 6 | height in = 6 1/8 | weight = 257 | dash = 4.66 | ten split = 1.63 | twenty split = 2.68 | shuttle = 4.62 | cone drill = 7.40 | vertical = 33.5 | broad ft = 10 | broad in = 0 | bench = 23 | arm span = 33 3/4 | hand span = 9 5/8 | note = Sources:<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/tavius-robinson/3200524f-4270-5359-8394-0a4c379677b7 |title=Tavius Robinson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |website=NFL.com |access-date=April 29, 2023 |archive-date=April 29, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230429183309/https://www.nfl.com/prospects/tavius-robinson/3200524f-4270-5359-8394-0a4c379677b7 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1051886&DraftYear=2023 |title=2023 NFL Draft Scout Tavius Robinson College Football Profile |access-date=April 29, 2023 |website=DraftScout.com |archive-date=April 29, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230429193834/https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1051886&DraftYear=2023 |url-status=live }}</ref> }}
Robinson was selected in the fourth round (124th overall) of the 2023 NFL draft by the Baltimore Ravens.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.si.com/college/olemiss/football/ole-miss-rebels-tavius-robinson-nfl-draft-day-three-baltimore-ravens-no-124-pick|magazine=Sports Illustrated|title=Ravens Select Ole Miss DE Tavius Robinson With No. 124 Pick in NFL Draft|author=King, Ben|date=April 29, 2023|access-date=May 4, 2023|archive-date=May 4, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230504014020/https://www.si.com/college/olemiss/football/ole-miss-rebels-tavius-robinson-nfl-draft-day-three-baltimore-ravens-no-124-pick|url-status=live}}</ref> He was also ranked the fourth-best Canadian prospect ahead of the 2023 CFL draft, and was chosen in the eighth and final round (66th overall) by the Saskatchewan Roughriders.<ref name=CflRank>{{cite web |url=https://www.cfl.ca/2023/04/21/matthew-bergeron-takes-top-spot-in-spring-scouting-bureau-rankings/ |title=Matthew Bergeron takes Top Spot in Spring Scouting Bureau Rankings |publisher=Canadian Football League |date=April 21, 2023 |access-date=April 29, 2023 |archive-date=April 24, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230424222826/https://www.cfl.ca/2023/04/21/matthew-bergeron-takes-top-spot-in-spring-scouting-bureau-rankings/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
Robinson began the 2025 season as one of Baltimore's starting linebackers. After suffering a broken foot in Week 6 against the Los Angeles Rams, Robinson was placed on injured reserve on October 22, 2025.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ravens Rookie Offensive Lineman Emery Jones Jr. Feels Ready to Play|url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/emery-jones-tavius-robinson-injured-reserve-ravens-transaction|access-date=November 21, 2025|website=baltimoreravens.com|language=en}}</ref> He was activated on December 14, ahead of the team's Week 15 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ravens Activate Two Key Defenders to 53-Man Roster|url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/tavius-robinson-ardarius-washington-ravens-bengals-53-man-roster-injured-reserve|access-date=December 29, 2025|website=baltimoreravens.com|language=en}}</ref>
==NFL career statistics== {| class="wikitable" ! colspan="2"| Legend |- | '''Bold''' | Career high |}
===Regular season=== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |- ! rowspan="2"| Year ! rowspan="2"| Team ! colspan="2"| Games ! colspan="5"| Tackles ! colspan="6"| Interceptions ! colspan="5"| Fumbles |- ! GP !! GS !! Cmb !! Solo !! Ast !! Sck !! TFL !! Int !! Yds !! Avg !! Lng !! TD !! PD !! FF !! Fmb !! FR !! Yds !! TD |- ! 2023 !! BAL | 17 || 1 || 26 || 13 || 13 || 1.0 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 |- ! 2024 !! BAL | 17 || 7 || '''32''' || 13 || '''19''' || 3.5 || '''4''' || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || '''1''' || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 |- ! 2025 !! BAL | 10 || 7 || 28 || '''15''' || 13 || '''4.5''' || 3 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || '''1''' || '''1''' || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 |- ! colspan="2" |[https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RobiTa00.htm Career] ! 44 !! 15 !! 86 !! 41 !! 45 !! 9.0 !! 9 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0.0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 2 !! 1 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 |}
===Postseason=== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |- ! rowspan="2"| Year ! rowspan="2"| Team ! colspan="2"| Games ! colspan="5"| Tackles ! colspan="6"| Interceptions ! colspan="5"| Fumbles |- ! GP !! GS !! Cmb !! Solo !! Ast !! Sck !! TFL !! Int !! Yds !! Avg !! Lng !! TD !! PD !! FF !! Fmb !! FR !! Yds !! TD |- ! 2023 || BAL | 2 || 0 || 1 || 0 || '''1''' || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 |- ! 2024 || BAL | 2 || 2 || '''4''' || '''3''' || '''1''' || 0.0 || '''2''' || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 |- ! colspan="2" |[https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RobiTa00/gamelog/post/ Career] ! 4 !! 2 !! 5 !! 3 !! 2 !! 0.0 !! 2 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0.0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 |}
==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== {{footballstats|yahoo=40135|espn=4690179}} *[https://olemisssports.com/sports/football/roster/tavius-robinson/3926 Ole Miss Rebels bio] *[https://www.baltimoreravens.com/team/players-roster/tavius-robinson/ Baltimore Ravens bio]
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