Mizzou DL Darius Robinson Announces 2023 Return

Missouri Tigers defensive lineman Darius Robinson is heading back to Columbia in 2023

Matt Galatzan | Jan 1, 2023

Mizzou DL Darius Robinson Announces 2023 Return /

The Missouri Tigers' defense was the most consistent part of the team during the 2023 season for head coach Eliah Drinkwitz.

And on Sunday, that defense got a big boost, with Tigers defensive lineman Darius Robinson announcing his return for the 2023 season.

"Thank you, God, for allowing me to be in this process," Robinson tweeted. "This has been one of the most difficult decisions of my life. I was blessed with the opportunity to start my NFL career now. However, I’m committed to growth and the process, and I will be returning for one more year! MR.6IX"

Thank you God, for allowing me to be in this process. This has been one of the most difficult decisions of my life. I was blessed with the opportunity to start my NFL career now. However, I’m committed to growth and the process, and I will be returning for one more year! MR.6IX🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/YbPVbTSo15
— Darius Robinson (@Darius6Robinson) January 1, 2023

Robinson finished the 2022 season with 35 tackles, 5/5 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, and three quarterback hits.

In his career in Columbia, Robinson has 4.5 sacks, seven tackles for loss and 68 total tackles.

The Tigers will also be returning the likes of other top defenders that had NFL projections, such as defensive back Jaylon Carlies and cornerback Kris Abrams-Draine.

Last season the Tigers' defense was one of the best in the SEC, finishing fourth in the conference in total defense and third in rush defense. They also gave up just over 25 points per game on the season.

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Published Jan 1, 2023

MATT GALATZAN

Matt Galatzan is the Managing Editor and Publisher of MizzouSportsTalk.com, AllAggies.com and LonghornsCountry.com, as well as the Editor-In-Chief of InsideTheBears.com, TheGroveReport.com, RamDigest.com, AllSeahawks.com, and TexansDaily.com. Galatzan graduated from the University of Mississippi, where he studied integrated marketing communications, with minors in journalism and business administration. Galatzan started in the sports journalism industry under Mike Fisher at DallasBasketball.com in 2014, which at the time was part of the 247Sports network. He also spent two years covering the SMU Mustangs for PonyStampede.com on the 247Sports network. When DallasBasketball.com and CowboysCountry.com moved over to Sports Illustrated's Fan Nation network in 2020, Galatzan followed suit, eventually being taking over as the Managing Editor and Publisher of LonghornsCountry.com and AllAggies.com a year later. Through the years, Galatzan has conducted a handful of high-profile one-on-one interviews to add to his resume — in both writing and podcasting. Some of his biggest interviews have been with Mavs owner Mark Cuban, former Longhorns players Dan Neil and Phil Dawson, and many other recruits, and current/former players for each of the teams he has covered. Galatzan is also a full-time employee in the digital media department for Audacy and KRLD FM's 105.3 The Fan in Dallas, which is the official radio home of the Dallas Cowboys. You can find Galatzan on all major social media channels. For any inquiries, please email matt.galatzan@gmail.com