Risk Flags
7- Age Concerns2
At 32 years old, Robinson will return for the final year of his two-year contract, likely serving as a depth piece. Historical production drop-off for non-elite WRs accelerates significantly after age 31.
- Depth Chart
Robinson is the WR5/WR6 behind Mike Evans, Ricky Pearsall, Christian Kirk, and rookie De'Zhaun Stribling (R2 #33). He faces a legitimate battle just to make the 53-man roster and was named among the veterans most likely to be cut before 2026.
- Target Volume
Robinson posted an underwhelming 22-276-1 receiving line across 14 games in the regular season. The 49ers were extremely thin at wide receiver in 2025, yet Robinson still struggled for involvement despite scarcity at the position.
- Target Ceiling
Robinson sits behind Ricky Pearsall (value: 3797), Jauan Jennings (value: 2907), Brandon Aiyuk (value: 2609), Kendrick Bourne (value: 1415), and Jordan Watkins (value: 1087) on the depth chart. The 49ers are expected to address WR depth through free agency or the 2026 draft, further limiting Robinson's path to targets.
- Draft Capital
The 49ers invested pick #33 overall on De'Zhaun Stribling (6'2", 4.36 speed, Ole Miss), a Day 2 WR who profiles as an eventual starter. With Stribling able to play all three receiver spots, he directly competes for whatever limited snaps and targets Robinson currently holds.
- Roster Bubble
Robinson is widely labeled the 49ers' top cut candidate (Matt Barrows, Bleacher Report) after SF added Mike Evans, Christian Kirk, and 2nd-round rookie De'Zhaun Stribling. He sits 5th-6th in the WR room and could be released despite $2M guaranteed.