Duce Robinson, the Florida State senior wide receiver, has been selected for the 2026 Maxwell Award watch list, a honor that places him among 81 candidates nationwide for the college football season's most outstanding player.
Robinson’s 2025 campaign was nothing short of a breakout, as he amassed 1,081 receiving yards on 56 catches and six touchdowns, marking the Seminoles’ first thousand‑yard receiver since 2019 and earning first‑team All‑ACC honors.
The production earned him a suite of preseason accolades, including a spot on the All‑ACC first team and third‑team All‑America recognition from Phil Steele, as well as a semifinalist nod for the Biletnikoff Award.
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Quarterback Ashton Daniels will rely heavily on Robinson, who now stands as one of the ACC’s deepest receiving corps, giving the Seminoles a potent weapon as they look to climb back into national contention.
Beyond the field, Robinson’s community involvement earned him a nomination for the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, highlighting his contributions off the gridiron in Tallahassee.
Choosing to return for a senior season despite looming NFL interest, Robinson is driven by a desire to restore Florida State’s former national prominence and to position himself for further accolades in 2026.
If he can replicate or exceed his 2025 numbers, the wideout could contend for multiple national awards before the season’s end, cementing his status as one of the country’s elite playmakers.