Panthers use 5th-round pick on S Jammie Robinson

The Carolina Panthers selected Florida State safety Jammie Robinson in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 145th overall.

Robinson spent his first two college seasons at South Carolina before transferring to Florida State in 2021. The 22-year-old set career highs with 99 tackles and five pass breakups last year. He racked up seven interceptions across four seasons in college football.

Carolina also addressed its safety position in free agency, signing veteran defensive back Vonn Bell to a three-year, $22.5-million contract.

Pre-draft profile

Robinson might not be the biggest, strongest, or fastest safety prospect, but he might be the meanest. The Florida State defensive back bullies ball carriers, imposing his will with physical tackles. Robinson served a variety of roles with the Seminoles, including as a deep safety, in shallow zones, in the slot, in the box, and even as a blitzer. He's better fit for a role that enables him to come downhill, where his well-known monster tackling ability will shine, or as a sub-package defensive back. Whether diagnosing the run or receivers coming his way, he's got adequate play recognition and shows good awareness in attempting to force strips on ball carriers. Robinson's lack of size makes him tricky to project considering his physicality, and he can sometimes be his own worst enemy due to being overly aggressive.