Travian Robertson

positives

Naturally large, strong athlete with very good weight room strength. Flashes the ability knock interior offensive linemen into the backfield with a powerful bull rush. Stout. When he keeps his pad level low, he can create a pile inside to clog running lanes. Good effort laterally. Strong, heavy hands which he uses well to knock away the initial jabs from his opponents. Showed better awareness in the passing game as a senior, getting his big paws up in the air to narrow passing lanes and blocked a kick... Voted a team captain in 2011.

negatives

Limited athlete. Slow off the snap and though he'll give effort in pursuit, has only phone-booth quickness and is easily left behind. Doesn't have the burst or flexibility to "get skinny" and attacks gaps, providing little as a pass rusher despite some unique talent around him at South Carolina... Has twice suffered torn ACLs (2005, 2009)...

Graduated from Scotland County High School in Laurinburg, N.C. in December of 2006

coached by Mark Barnes

named his squad's defensive end of the year after recording 74 tackles with 7.5 sacks, two fumble recoveries and four forced fumbles

played in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas, where he had four tackles, a sack and a fumble recovery

logged three tackles and a pair of sacks in the Offense-Defense All-Star Game in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla

named all-conference, all-region and team Defensive MVP

team reached the playoffs for three straight seasons

missed much of his junior season after tearing an ACL

considered a four-star prospect by both Rivals.com and Scout.com, is regarded as the No. 18 defensive end prospect in the country by Scout.com

was the No. 8 strong side defensive end and the fourth best player in the state of North Carolina according to Rivals.com

was on the Rivals100 list

also played basketball and competed in track.

Travian Jamal Robertson was born Dec. 9, 1988

brother, Tony Robertson, plays football at Appalachian State

interested in a criminal justice degree

selected Carolina over Clemson and offers from UNC, NC State and Virginia Tech.