First off, I say all this to say IF THEY TAKE a DE in the first round versus another position, I feel like Robinson would be the type of player they would like. We obviously already know the Lions prioritize a guy who fits their culture. And from everything I have read Robinson is that. He is a try hard guy with a high motor and a love for the game of football. He seems like a guy who is willing to listen, learn, and can be coached up to do things the way this coaching staff wants them done. I see no attitude issues or cultural red flags with him.
The Lions also seem to value more complete players, versus either raw talent or guys who are really good at one thing but don't do other things all that well. In this case, a guy who can be a three down lineman versus just a pure edge setting,, pass rush specialist. Three other things Robinson seems to offer is versatility, the ability to play along multiple spots on the line, and run defense. A more complete, but less exciting player. I get the feeling, given what this coaching staff prioritizes on defense, that they'd rather have the versatility of a guy like Robinson who can move along the defensive front than a guy who sets the edge and doesn't slide inside. I also feel this coaching staff would value a guy who is better against the run and can stay in on all three downs versus the more pure pass rushing type edge defender. So if we're sitting there at 29 and there are better "pass rushers" available like a Jonah Ellis type player, they're going with the more complete player who matches what they see in a defensive lineman IMO.