'Excited for him.' The Chop Robinson-Dante Trader Jr. connection goes beyond the Dolphins
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Chop Robinson, an edge rusher for the Miami Dolphins, is taking on a mentorship role for rookie safety Dante Trader Jr., drafted in the 2025 NFL Draft. Their relationship, beginning at the University of Maryland where they played together, showcases the importance of having a friend in a new job. Trader explicitly seeks guidance, expressing his eagerness to learn from Robinson's experience. Both players have impressive collegiate backgrounds and are enthusiastic about supporting each other as they embark on their NFL careers, highlighting the significance of mentorship in professional sports.
"I already talked to him. I said, 'I don't care if we're the same age, you're going to help me and figure this whole thing out..."
"Me and Dante were kind of real close when I was there. I remember coming in first day... he's still being that guy, I'm excited for him."
Read at Miami Herald
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