Annapolis, Md.-- The Lombardi Award™ Committee announced the 2025 Lombardi Award Preseason Watch List, highlighting 54 of the nation's premier linemen and linebackers. This distinguished group represents the finest talent from all FBS conferences and independents, selected based on their past performances and potential for the coming season.
 
Celebrating its 52nd anniversary, the Lombardi Award has been presented in Houston, Texas since its establishment in 1970. The 2025 award dinner is scheduled for December 10, 2025, with net proceeds from gala sponsorship and table sales dedicated to supporting cancer research.
 
The Lombardi Award™ was established in 1970, in memory of legendary coach Vince Lombardi. It is presented to outstanding linemen who best epitomize his values of leadership, courage, performance and discipline on and off the field. Furthermore, the watch list includes players who are consistently showing the values of strength, agility, and football acumen in their respective positions.
 
The 2025 list reflects a balanced distribution across eligible positions: 10 defensive ends, seven defensive tackles and 12 linebackers on defense; and 11 offensive tackles, six offensive guards, five offensive centers, and three tight ends on offense.
 
As the 2025 season unfolds, this dynamic watch list may evolve with the potential to add breakout performers at mid-season. These student-athletes not only compete for the Lombardi Award™ distinction on the gridiron but also inspire future generations, carrying forward the legacy of a coaching icon through their dedication and perseverance on the gridiron. 
 
A starter in 13 games during his career, Robinson is the strongest player on the Navy team, squatting 665 pounds, benching 465 pounds, has a 33-inch vertical and has been clocked at 20.13 mph on the GPS.  Robinson has been named to Bruce Feldman's "Freaks List" in the Athletic each of the last three years and was ranked 13^th this year.
 
Robinson garnered First-Team All-American Conference and First-Team All-East recognition last year as he finished the year with 61 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, four sacks, seven quarterback hurries and two forced fumbles.
 
He was dominant against Army, recording a career-high 13 tackles, forcing a fumble and running 29 yards on a fake punt. He shared Army-Navy MVP honors with quarterback and fellow 2025 team captain Blake Horvath.
 
Navy will kick off the 2025 season on August 30 at 12 noon vs. VMI.  Single-game and season tickets are still available at: https://navysports.evenue.net/list/F or by calling 1-800-US4-NAVY.