4-star WR Javien Robinson commits to South Carolina: ‘I’m shutting it down’

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Four-star wide receiver Javien Robinson has committed to South Carolina, choosing the Gamecocks over Rutgers and Syracuse. He emphasized the importance of relationships with his family and the coaching staff in his decision.

Key points

Javien Robinson is a four-star wide receiver.
He committed to South Carolina from McKeesport, Pennsylvania.
Robinson chose South Carolina over Rutgers and Syracuse.
His decision was influenced by relationships with family and coaches.
South Carolina entered the recruitment process late.

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Javien Robinson (Photo by Chad Simmons)

Javien Robinson didn’t need a long recruiting process with official visits like he once thought. The four-star wide receiver out of McKeesport (Pa.) has committed to South Carolina, choosing the Gamecocks over Rutgers and Syracuse.

“It came down to relationships,” Robinson told Rivals. “The relationship with my family and the relationships I built with the whole coaching staff… that was the biggest thing that put South Carolina on top.”

South Carolina entered the race late, but once the Gamecocks got involved, they changed everything.

“They came a little late. They offered in February. We started talking, but as soon as I stepped on campus in April, it felt like I was meant to be there.

“That first visit was huge for me. When I got down there, everything just stood out — the campus, the facilities, the way they do things. “It stands out from other places I’ve been. It was different.”

The staff quickly turned up the pressure.

“As soon as they saw my interest and I took the visit, they turned things up,” Robinson said. “Coach Mike Furrey has made multiple trips to see me, and that has meant a lot to me. He even went out of his way to show how much he valued and saw me on his wife’s birthday. He has shown me how South Carolina really wants me.”