Florida State University Athletics
Robinson Named Sporting News Preseason All-American
8/6/2026 11:00:00 AM | Football
TALLAHASSEE – Florida State senior wide receiver Duce Robinson is a second team Preseason All-American by the Sporting News, the publication announced Thursday.
Robinson, one of the nation's top receivers, was named to the Maxwell Award watch list Monday, given to the nation's top player; earned a spot on the All-ACC Preseason Team last month; and is a nominee for the Good Works Team, recognizing players' efforts off the field.
Sporting News, which has been around for 140 years, is one of five publications that determines consensus All-America status at the conclusion of the season.
A first-team All-ACC selection and Biletnikoff Award semifinalist in 2025, Robinson caught 56 passes for 1,081 yards and six touchdowns last season. He became Florida State's first 1,000-yard receiver since 2019 and produced the 14th 1,000-yard season in program history.
Robinson, from Phoenix, ranked ninth nationally after the regular season in receiving yards, and his five 120-yard games were the most among P4 receivers, second nationally and the most at FSU since 2014. Robinson averaged 19.30 yards per reception, second in the ACC behind only teammate Micahi Danzy.
A two-time ACC Receiver of the Week, Robinson averaged 102.8 receiving yards over eight ACC games in 2025, best in the league and 12 yards better than the next-best receiver. In the regular season, Robinson led the conference with 17 20-yard catches, 12 30-yard receptions and six 40-yard grabs.
Academically, Robinson became Florida State's first first-team Academic All-American since 2012 and just the ninth in program history.
Florida State will open the 2026 season on August 29 at 7:00 p.m. against New Mexico State.
Preseason Honors
7/20 – Duce Robinson – Good Works Team Nominee
7/29 – Duce Robinson – Preseason All-ACC
8/3 – Duce Robinson – Maxwell Award Watch List
8/6 – Duce Robinson – Sporting News Preseason All-American Second Team
Robinson, one of the nation's top receivers, was named to the Maxwell Award watch list Monday, given to the nation's top player; earned a spot on the All-ACC Preseason Team last month; and is a nominee for the Good Works Team, recognizing players' efforts off the field.
Sporting News, which has been around for 140 years, is one of five publications that determines consensus All-America status at the conclusion of the season.
A first-team All-ACC selection and Biletnikoff Award semifinalist in 2025, Robinson caught 56 passes for 1,081 yards and six touchdowns last season. He became Florida State's first 1,000-yard receiver since 2019 and produced the 14th 1,000-yard season in program history.
Robinson, from Phoenix, ranked ninth nationally after the regular season in receiving yards, and his five 120-yard games were the most among P4 receivers, second nationally and the most at FSU since 2014. Robinson averaged 19.30 yards per reception, second in the ACC behind only teammate Micahi Danzy.
A two-time ACC Receiver of the Week, Robinson averaged 102.8 receiving yards over eight ACC games in 2025, best in the league and 12 yards better than the next-best receiver. In the regular season, Robinson led the conference with 17 20-yard catches, 12 30-yard receptions and six 40-yard grabs.
Academically, Robinson became Florida State's first first-team Academic All-American since 2012 and just the ninth in program history.
Florida State will open the 2026 season on August 29 at 7:00 p.m. against New Mexico State.
Preseason Honors
7/20 – Duce Robinson – Good Works Team Nominee
7/29 – Duce Robinson – Preseason All-ACC
8/3 – Duce Robinson – Maxwell Award Watch List
8/6 – Duce Robinson – Sporting News Preseason All-American Second Team
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