Wan'Dale Robinson signs rookie deal with New York Giants

Former Kentucky superstar Wan’Dale Robinson has signed his rookie contract with the New York Giants.

Just one day before rookies report for training camp on Tuesday — a week before veterans join them — Robinson put pen to paper on his four-year, $9.85-million deal. It’s one that includes a $4.35 million signing bonus.

Robinson was selected in the second round at No. 43 overall, the first of four Wildcats taken in the 2022 NFL Draft. He was the first, followed by Josh Paschal (Detroit Lions, second round), Luke Fortner (Jacksonville Jaguars, third round) and Darian Kinnard (Kansas City Chiefs, fifth round).

In three college seasons — two at Nebraska and one at Kentucky — Robinson racked up 2,2448 yards and ten touchdowns to go with 691 rushing yards and four scores on the ground. During his lone season at Kentucky, he caught a school record 104 receptions for 1,334 yards to go with seven touchdowns, rankings fourth nationally and second in the SEC in receptions per game (8.0). He became the sixth player in SEC history to catch at least 100 passes in a season and had six 100-yard games, good for second on UK’s single-season list. He joined Randall Cobb as the only players in school history with multiple games of at least 12 receptions. Robinson finished his career as MVP of the Vrbo Citrus Bowl after setting Kentucky bowl records with 10 receptions for 170 yards vs. Iowa.

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Now, the former Wildcat is taking his talents to New York, where he made a strong immediate impression.

“Good football player we’ve had our eye on,” General Manager Joe Schoen said after selecting Robinson in April’s draft. “Generator with the ball in his hands, very good run after the catch, very good route runner, can separate. And for what we are going to do offensively, we thought he would be a very good fit for us… When we looked at certain players that may be there, he was a guy we thought could potentially be there and we have a very clear vision for the player and look forward to utilizing him.”

Robinson will get the chance to prove what he can do when training camp begins Tuesday.