The Cincinnati Bengals drafted a punter in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL draft — but it goes so far beyond that.
As onlookers pointed out after the pick was announced, Robbins had a mustache worth admiring at one point. And the impending battle between Robbins and Drue Chrisman in Bengals training camp is officially a Michigan vs. Ohio State one.
In all seriousness, Robbins was an excellent value for the Bengals as they only used an extra selection acquired in a trade down. And they needed to upgrade at the position after Chrisman’s struggles last year, so the reactions were overwhelmingly positive.
The Bengals needed a Punter bad. Punting was lowkey one of the differences in the game against the Chiefs. Hopefully Brad Robbins can be as consistent as Huber was for them for so long. Another Ohio boy.
— The Brohioan (@TheBrohioan) April 29, 2023
It all makes sense now. #PuntGod pic.twitter.com/WTj6kYVmZF
— Not Jake 🥷🏻 (@CincyHub) April 29, 2023
Bengals now have the punter with the coolest facial hair. pic.twitter.com/BEZRvTSNVI
— Drew Garrison (@DrewGarrison) April 29, 2023
Bengals go with Michigan punter Brad Robbins at pick #217 to presumably replace OSU punter Crisman. Or at least a camp battle.
Last pick of the 6th, acquired from KC.
— Andre Perrotta (@andreperrotta13) April 29, 2023
Another Big Ten specialist! Bengals make Brad Robbins the second punter taken and the second Michigan specialist. Can really pin it: pic.twitter.com/6u1XjJkKHH
— Bobby Football (@Rob__Paul) April 29, 2023
Brad Robbins was drafted with pick 217 of round 6 in the 2023 draft class. He does not qualify for a #RAS due to a lack of measurements. https://t.co/DzjznLxOVN pic.twitter.com/eQcuA9DuH6
— Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) April 29, 2023
Brad Robbins is my P2. Accurate punter who can avoid touchbacks. Gets it into the 10 often. Solid leg, but not spectacular. Good FG holder. #Bengals #HallamAnalysis
— Shane P. Hallam (@ShanePHallam) April 29, 2023
Hang time is what I wanted out of a punter. Brad Robbins gets a lot of hang time.
— Blake Jewell (@BlakeJewellNFL) April 29, 2023
The Bengals take Michigan punter Brad Robbins.
Big game experience. Knows what it takes to punt in the cold. An aggressive move after the Bengals had tough punting last year.
— Charlie Goldsmith (@CharlieG__) April 29, 2023
Cincinnati Bengals punter Brad Robbins pic.twitter.com/PhUfoQ9nt6
— Blake Jewell (@BlakeJewellNFL) April 29, 2023
Lose one mustache in Clark Harris and gain another in Brad Robbins! #Bengals #WhoDey #RuleTheJungle pic.twitter.com/AbnbsLOCLc
— GameOn513 (@gameonjmoney) April 29, 2023
Welcome to Cincinnati, #Bengals new Punter… Brad Robbins! 🦶 #WHODEY #ForTheBrand pic.twitter.com/0jeOIqfcyy
— WINCINNATI (@WINCINNATI_) April 29, 2023
