The Detroit Lions realized they needed to address the cornerback position in the wake of permitting the sixth most passing yards in the association in 2023. Up until this point, they exchanged for Carlton Davis, re-marked Emmanuel Moseley, and marked one from the AFC West.
Las Vegas drafted Robertson in the fourth round, 139th in general in the 2020 NFL Draft. Robertson showed up in 52 games and began 21 with 111 handles, four capture attempts, 15 pass redirections, and two constrained bungles in his residency with the group.
Robertson showed up in eight games in 2020 with four handles and permitted four gatherings on six focuses for 76 yards, one score, and a 149.3 passer rating. He missed eight games since he was a solid scratch. Robertson showed up in 10 games and began two out of 2021 with 19 handles and permitted 13 gatherings on 18 focuses for 145 yards, three scores, and a 135.4 passer rating. He missed seven games since he was a solid scratch. Robertson saw expanded playing after Las Vegas recruited Patrick Graham as their new protective organizer in front of the 2022 season. Robertson showed up in 17 games and began seven with 38 handles, two captures, nine pass diversions, and one constrained bumble, and permitted 39 gatherings on 64 focuses for 545 yards, four scores, and a 96.2 passer rating. Robertson showed up in 17 games and began 12 out of 2023 with 50 handles, two block attempts, six pass diversions, and one constrained bungle, and permitted 39 gatherings on 66 focuses for 531 yards, three scores, and a 87.4 passer rating.
With the re-marking of Moseley, the marking of Robertson, and the exchange for Davis, Detroit will have fierce opposition as five players will seek the three beginning spots. The five players that will go after the beginning three spots incorporate Carlton Davis, Cameron Sutton, Emmanuel Moseley, Amik Robertson, and Brian Branch (it’s indistinct how Detroit will manage him, as he can play either nickel or security). .
