UCLA · L 7-17
No tackles.
Robinson has tackles in 7 of Wisconsin’s 8 games: none against UCLA.
3 stories in the last 30 days, from 3 outlets.
Wisconsin cornerback Javan Robinson upgraded for Oct. 24 game vs. USC
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel +1 Oct 23
Javan Robinson
Reads the quarterback's eyes and takes the ball away. Played for three head coaches across five seasons and three programs. The first one came in 2024: Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week. A game that shows it: 6 tackles against Notre Dame — Week 1, 2026.
21 tackles · 0 sacks
Play style
Reads the quarterback's eyes and takes the ball away.
Closest statistical matches, adjusted for opponent strength.
from 3 outlets
Wisconsin cornerback Javan Robinson upgraded for Oct. 24 game vs. USC
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel +1 Oct 23 · 2 outlets
from 8 outlets
Wisconsin cornerback Javan Robinson upgraded for Oct. 24 game vs. USC
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel +1 Oct 23 · 2 outlets
On3Javan Robinson Ready to Lead Young Wisconsin Cornerback RoomAug 30
Sports IllustratedWisconsin Football has Found its Lockdown Cornerback in Javan RobinsonSep 29Milwaukee Journal Sentinel +1
BadgernotesOn3BadgernotesEach week: his team’s game, the stories about him that week, and the week’s biggest news headline.
Stories we tracked, by school.
Wisconsin11 stories2026 to nowMost about: starting job and depth chart, awards and watch lists, camp and practice.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel +1Wisconsin cornerback Javan Robinson upgraded for Oct. 24 game vs. USCOct 23
Locked OnWisconsin Badgers Fall Camp—Who secures Top WR Roles? Javan Robinson impresses early!Aug 5BadgernotesJavan Robinson’s preparation is becoming an asset for Wisconsin football's secondaryAug 18On3Javan Robinson Ready to Lead Young Wisconsin Cornerback RoomAug 30
Arizona State2024 to 2025not tracked
Washington State2022 to 2023not trackedStories are headlines grouped by what they are about, counted through Nov 4.
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| Season | Team | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wisconsin | 21 | 15 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 7 | -- |
| 2025 | Arizona State | 42 | 34 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 8 | -- |
| 2024 | Arizona State | 42 | 33 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 3 |
| 2023 | Washington State | 12 | 9 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 1 | -- |
| 2022 | Washington State | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 117 | 91 | 5.5 | 0.0 | 21 | 3 |
Last game (Wk 9): 3 tackles.
Game log · Week-by-week
2026 season · 7 games
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| Wk | Opp | TKL | SOLO | TFL | SACK | INT | PD | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | L 13-41vs No. 4 Notre Dame | 6 | 4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 1 | Season-high 6 tackles |
| Wk 2 | W 36-9vs Western Illinois | 2 | 2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | |
| Wk 3 | W 54-10vs Eastern Michigan | 3 | 1 | 0.5 | 0.0 | — | 0 | |
| Wk 4 | W 24-20@ No. 13 Penn State | 2 | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 3 | |
| Wk 5 | W 31-3vs Michigan State | 5 | 4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 1 | |
| Wk 8 | W 24-7vs No. 16 USC | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 2 | |
| Wk 9 | L 0-30@ Iowa | 3 | 3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | |
| Total | 21 | 15 | 0.5 | 0.0 | — | 7 |
Oct. 31 · L 0-30 at Iowa, play by play
3 tackles.
Each small tick is one of his tackles on the play-by-play. His sacks are drawn as sacks.
His game this year: coverage — 7 passes defended in the 7 games with play by play.
How Wisconsin’s defense played that day
Iowa’s 10 drives: 4 stopped (1 takeaway) · 6 scored.
0 tackles, including 2 passes broken up. His pass breakup on 4th and 18 ended USC’s drive (downs).
Broke up a pass on 4th and 18. Fourth quarter, up 24-7. Ended USC’s drive (downs).
5 tackles, including 1 pass broken up. His pass breakup on 4th and 7 ended Michigan State’s drive (downs).
Each small tick is one of his tackles on the play-by-play. His sacks are drawn as sacks.
Broke up a pass on 4th and 7. First quarter, up 7-0. Ended Michigan State’s drive (downs).
2 tackles, including 3 passes broken up, tied for 5th-most passes broken up in FBS that week.
Each small tick is one of his tackles on the play-by-play. His sacks are drawn as sacks.
3 tackles.
Each small tick is one of his tackles on the play-by-play. His sacks are drawn as sacks.
Forced a fumble. Third quarter, up 32-7.
2 tackles.
Each small tick is one of his tackles on the play-by-play. His sacks are drawn as sacks.
6 tackles, including 1 pass broken up.
Each small tick is one of his tackles on the play-by-play. His sacks are drawn as sacks.
Ratings of the games shown run from -15 to +25 points against an average team (SP+ rating of each opponent).
Where his impact shows up on the stat sheet
PD rate
33%7 pass breakupsTackle volume
21tackles this season21 tackles · 0.5 for loss · 7 pass breakups.
Splits · Per-game
2026 season · 7 games
Home vs Road
| TKL/g | TFL/g | SACK/g | PD/g | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home4g | 2.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Road2g | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.5 |
First half vs Second half
| TKL/g | TFL/g | SACK/g | PD/g | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weeks 1-75g | 3.6 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Weeks 8+2g | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 |
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Luke Fickell
Pass share
43.5%
200 pass / 260 run
Plays / game
57.5
8 games
Team sack rate
4.6%
218 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning, slow tempo.
Player standing · 2026
Fewer tackles a game than most FBS defensive backs who play every week.
Recognition
Production · CFB Zeitgeist Score
Three-star recruit. Now #144 at the position.
2026 is in progress.
Played for three programs.
The role got bigger.
Coaching lineage · 2022–2026
3 coachesPlayed for 3 head coaches at 3 schools: Jake Dickert, Kenny Dillingham and Luke Fickell.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to Wisconsin
