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49ers film room: Wide receiver Aldrick Robinson

By Chris Wilson

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 11: Aldrick Robinson #19 of the Atlanta Falcons catches a pass while being pursued by Michael Jordan #35 of the Los Angeles Rams in the first quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 11, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 11: Aldrick Robinson #19 of the Atlanta Falcons catches a pass while being pursued by Michael Jordan #35 of the Los Angeles Rams in the first quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 11, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images) /
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HOUSTON, TX – FEBRUARY 05: Aldrick Robinson #19 of the Atlanta Falcons runs after a catch against Patrick Chung #23 of the New England Patriots in the second quarter during Super Bowl 51 at NRG Stadium on February 5, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

Fights for extra yards

Robinson and Goodwin are fairly similar in size, but they have drastically different playing styles. While Goodwin is only comfortable near the sideline, and avoids hits by going out of bounds, Robinson appears to seek out contact.

Although Goodwin — with his 4.27 40-time speed — has the higher ceiling, I was impressed with Robinson’s gritty style of play, and the way he consistently fights for extra yardage: