Published Dec 10, 2024
USC WR and former five-star prospect Duce Robinson expected to enter portal
Ryan O'Bleness  •  Rivals Transfer Portal
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USC sophomore wide receiver Duce Robinson is expected to enter the transfer portal, according to multiple reports.

Robinson played two seasons under head coach Lincoln Riley, offensive coordinator Josh Henson, assistant head coach/ wide receivers coach/ offensive passing game coordinator Dennis Simmons and the rest of the USC staff in 2023 and 2024.

He will have two years of eligibility remaining, and is yet to use a redshirt if needed in the future.

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In 12 games in 2024, Robinson recorded 23 receptions for 396 yards (17.2 yards per catch) and five touchdowns. He also made a big play on defense, intercepting a pass against Penn State on Oct. 12 and returning it 35 yards.

Robinson played 332 offensive snaps in 2024, according to Pro Football Focus, while lining up out wide in 249 of those snaps and playing in the slot for 82 reps (and one as an in-line tight end). PFF gave Robinson an overall offensive grade of 74.0. He also played 91 snaps on special teams.

In 2023, Robinson amassed 16 catches for 351 yards (21.9 yards per catch) and two touchdowns. He also blocked a kick.

In 23 career games, the 6-foot-6, 220-pound Robinson totaled 39 receptions for 747 yards (19.2 yards per catch) and seven touchdowns.

Robinson was a five-star tight end prospect out of Pinnacle High School in Phoenix in the class of 2023. He ranked as the No. 1 player in the state of Arizona, No. 1 tight end and No. 25 overall prospect in the 2023 cycle. Robinson received more than 25 scholarship offers throughout his recruitment.

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The winter college football transfer portal window is scheduled to open on Dec. 9, 2024 for 20 days. Additionally, players have a 30-day window to transfer when their head coach leaves. There is also a five-day window for players to transfer after their team has finished postseason play. A 10-day transfer window will open on April 16 as well.