It is no secret that the Miami Dolphins are in for a tough 2026-27 season, but that doesn't mean we can't look at parts of the team's glass as half-full. While the overall outlook in South Beach may be bleak, there are still players with legitimate opportunities, and none bigger than the one sitting in front of edge rusher Chop Robinson. The former first-rounder has shown flashes of dominance but has developed more slowly through his first two seasons in the league. That slow burn, however, is exactly the kind of trail savvy IDP managers need to follow. Robinson possesses elite athleticism, length, and pass-rush tools that made him a high draft pick, and with a full-time role potentially opening under the new defensive scheme, the stage is set for a major leap forward. He may not be the belle of the ball currently, but I can assure you, his fantasy value will never be lower than it is right now. If you're hunting for a breakout edge rusher in IDP this season, Chop Robinson deserves a long look.
A Difficult Start
Robinson was selected 21st overall in the 2024 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins out of Penn State. He entered the league as arguably the most explosive pure pass rusher in his class, even after a relatively quiet senior season in the Big Ten. Over two college seasons with the Nittany Lions, he appeared in 22 games and posted 9.5 sacks, 17.5 tackles for loss, and 31 total tackles. Once in Miami, Robinson was originally slated as the team's third edge rusher, but injuries to Jaelan Phillips (both seasons) and Bradley Chubb (2024) fast-tracked him into heavy action. He responded by logging the second-most snaps among Dolphins edge rushers in both 2024 and 2025, even if the rotation remained murky at times. The snaps told one story; the production told another. In his rookie campaign, Robinson flashed legitimate breakout potential, compiling 26 tackles, eight TFLs, six sacks, and four passes defended. It was the kind of debut that had IDP managers dreaming of future stardom. Then came the 2025 sophomore slump. His numbers dropped across the board, he played roughly 150 fewer snaps, and the big plays largely dried up. Through two NFL seasons, Robinson has totaled 47 tackles, 10 sacks, and 12 TFLs. Solid foundation numbers, but with far more upside still locked inside that elite athletic profile.
Making The Case
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