Duce Robinson
Duce Dade Robinson is an American college football wide receiver and baseball outfielder who plays for the Florida State Seminoles. He previously played for the USC Trojans.
Early life
Robinson initially grew up in Dallas, Texas. His family moved to Phoenix, Arizona and he enrolled at Pinnacle High School. Robinson received his first college football scholarship offer from Arizona State after taking part in a 7-on-7 tournament, despite not yet having played in a single tackle football game. He was also a starter on Pinnacle's basketball team. Robinson had 60 catches for 972 yards and eight touchdowns as a junior. Robinson caught 84 passes for 1,614 yards and 14 touchdowns as a senior and played in the Under Armour All-America Game.Robinson was rated a five-star recruit and the best tight end prospect in the 2023 class. He was also considered a top baseball prospect for the 2023 class. Robinson committed to play both sports at USC over offers from Georgia, Alabama, Texas, and Oregon.
College career
USC
Robinson was moved from tight end to wide receiver during preseason training camp prior to the start of his freshman season at USC. Robinson scored his first collegiate touchdown against Nevada on a 71-yard pass from quarterback Miller Moss. In the Holiday Bowl, Robinson had a 44-yard touchdown reception in the 42–28 victory over Louisville.In 2024, he recorded a touchdown reception in three straight games against Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota. He recorded his first interception against Penn State. Robinson was a member of the Trojans baseball team. He appeared in four games and recorded one hit in six at-bats. Robinson played collegiate summer baseball for the Academy Barons of the California Collegiate League. On December 10, 2024, Robinson announced that he would enter the transfer portal.