Amir Robinson remembers when it all clicked for him and football.
Robinson was eight years old, sitting in his coach’s house, watching the Georgia Bulldogs. He started to understand the game on a deeper level, Robinson says.
“I knew after feeling the energy from a college game through the television that I wanted to be on that screen playing for my team,” Robinson said.
Robinson will get that opportunity to make his dreams come true. And, the Atlanta (Ga.) linebacker’s team will be Army. Robinson committed to the Black Knights and coach Jeff Monken during dinner on the second day (June 24) on a weekend visit.
“What sealed the deal for me were the players and the community,” Robinson said. “They don’t wear brotherhood on their backs for no reason. It really felt as though everyone were brothers. They were giving me the raw truth behind their experiences there. The benefits and life lessons instilled in each and every player is what I feel like is what I need in life.”
Robinson’s Army recruiting started earlier this year with a call from inside linebackers coach Justin “Juice” Weaver. After a good conversation, Robinson was offered by Weaver in March. Appalachian State, Liberty, Akron and Eastern Michigan also offered Robinson.
Army’s brotherhood stood out to Robinson during a team workout that he watched on his visit. Robinson also plays wide receiver and has taken snaps out of a wildcat formation for BEST. Robinson said his commitment and visit was “one of the best experiences I’ve had if not the best.”
2024 Army commits (25)
S Jermaine Agee, 5-11, 180, Glenville HS, Cleveland, Ohio: Other offers – Temple, Buffalo, Akron, Miami (Ohio), Toledo, Kent State, Ohio, Marshall, UMass. Army official visit – June 22-25
TE Grayson Baker, 6-7, 242, Wachsett HS, Holden, Mass.: Other offers – Air Force.
QB Jordan Bell, 6-3, 185, Munford (Tenn.) HS: Other offers – Navy, Memphis, East Carolina
DL Ben Britton, 6-3, 275, Oceanside Collegiate Academy, Mount Pleasant, S.C.: Other offers – Navy, Air Force, Liberty, James Madison, East Carolina, Georgia Southern, Georgia State, Toledo, Old Dominion
DE-LB Will Brockmeier, 6-4, 215, Gulf Coast HS, Naples, Fla.: First offer – Army
QB Mikal Davis, 6-foot, 200, Imhotep Charter HS, Philadelphia, Pa.: First offer – Army
TE Abram Edwards, 6-5, 212, Winfield-Mount Union HS, Winfield, Iowa
TE-DE Jake Furtney, 6-5, 245, St. Charles (Ill.) North HS: Other offers – Air Force, Northern Illinois, Akron, Central Michigan, Eastern Michigan, Ohio
TE Bryce Jaworski, 6-4, 245, Wausau (Wisc.) West HS: Other offers – Air Force, Ohio
K-P Dawson Jones, Marvin Ridge HS, Waxhaw, N.C.
RB Jack Kayser, 5-8, 175, Westlake HS, Austin Texas: 2022 stats – 1,555 rushing yards, 27 TDs. First offer – Air Force. Other offers – Navy
QB Luke Knight, 5-10, 180, Wiregrass Ranch HS, Merritt Island, Fla.: Other offers – Navy, Toledo
OL Josh Manecke, 6-7, 270, Downers Grove (Ill.) South HS: Other offers – Air Force, Ball State, Eastern Michigan
OL-DL Greg Meidl, 6-4, 250, Mankato (Minn.) West HS
LB Nick McGlynn, 6-1, 215, St. Joseph’s Prep, Philadelphia, Pa.: First offer – Army. Other offers – Navy
WR Nolan Munroe, 6-3, 180, Bishop Moore HS, Orlando, Fla.: First offer – Army. Second offer – Nav\y. Other offers – Air Force. Class of 2024 wide receiver MVP at Army camp in June.
WR Brian Ray, 6-1, 200, Folsom (Calif.) HS: Army visit – June 9
LB Amir Robinson, 6-foot, 195, BEST Academy HS, Atlanta, Ga.: Other offers – Appalachian State, Akron, Liberty, Eastern Michigan
WR Justin Ruffin, 5-9, 160, Christian Academy, Louisville, Ky.: Other offers – Air Force, Louisville, South Florida, Appalachian State, James Madison
OL Tim Savchuk, 6-4, 280, Oswego (Ill.) East HS: Other offers – Ball State
OL-DL Zach Tomosovich, 6-5, 320, Penn-Trafford HS, Harrison City, Pa.: Other offers – Temple, James Madison, Toledo, Miami (Ohio), Akron, Bowling Green, Eastern Michigan, Kent State, UMass
QB Nehemiah Vann, 6-foot, 190, Seven Rivers Christian School, Lecanto, Fla.: Former Florida preferred, walk-on commit. Will play post-grad season at Feltrim Academy in Haines City, Fla. Threw 60 touchdowns with only five interceptions his junior and senior seasons at Seven Rivers.
TE Ryan Vanscoy, 6-4, 230, American Heritage HS, Delray Beach, Fla.: Other offers – Navy
LB Elijah Walton, 6-1, 200, Harlan HS, San Antonio, Texas: First offer – Army.
LB Jonathon Williams, 6-foot, 225, Mohave HS, Bullhead City, Ariz.: Other offers – Air Force, UNLV
Offered by Navy: 7
Offered by Air Force: 7
Offered by Navy and Air Force: 3
State breakdown – Florida (5), Illinois (3), Pennsylvania (3), Texas (2), Arizona (1), California (1), Georgia (1), Iowa (1), Kentucky (1), Massachusetts (1), Minnesota (1), North Carolina (1), Ohio (1), South Carolina (1), Tennessee (1), Wisconsin (1)
