Chop Robinson

Career StatsD+

Year	Team	GP	Tkl	Sacks	INT
Career		32	47	10.0	—
2025		15	21	4.0	0
2024		17	26	6.0	0

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Miami Dolphins locked up a solid developmental piece at an extremely team-friendly price, making Chop Robinson's four-year, $15M extension ($3.7M AAV) a clear steal that earns a B- CVI. While Robinson currently profiles as a rotational player rather than an every-down starter, securing that production level at well below market rate for established linebackers creates tremendous value for Miami's defensive depth chart. The fully guaranteed structure reflects the team's confidence in his trajectory while the modest AAV leaves plenty of salary cap flexibility to address other roster needs. At just 22 years old, Robinson has ample runway to develop into a more prominent role, and even if he plateaus as a quality rotational piece, this deal represents excellent cost control for a position where depth is crucial. Miami essentially bought insurance against Robinson's upside at a price point that makes this contract a net positive regardless of his ceiling, giving them a young, reliable linebacker on one of the better value deals in the NFL.

Performance Analysis

Chop Robinson earns a D+ for the Dolphins at linebacker, a first-round rookie who has shown flashes of the explosive pass-rush ability that made him a top pick but has not yet put it all together. Robinson has the burst off the edge to threaten NFL tackles, and his closing speed to the quarterback is impressive. However, his pass-rush repertoire is still limited, and veteran tackles have been able to neutralize him with technique. Miami invested heavily in Robinson expecting a immediate-impact edge rusher, and the results have been more developmental than instant. The raw tools are elite — it is about refining them into a consistent product that produces sacks and pressures every week.