Kentucky Wildcats Land UTEP OT Mark Robinson: Full Breakdown & Impact

The 6-foot-5, 320-pound offensive tackle brings size, strength, and experience to the Wildcats' offensive line.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 11:22am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting an offensive lineman in action, with sharp, overlapping planes of blue, white, and orange representing the Kentucky Wildcats and UTEP Miners colors, conceptually illustrating the dynamic nature of the player's movement and the impact he could have on the team.Kentucky's new offensive tackle transfer brings a unique blend of size, strength, and experience to the Wildcats' offensive line.El Paso Today

Kentucky has landed a major transfer commitment from UTEP offensive tackle Mark Robinson. Robinson, a 6-foot-5, 320-pound lineman, is coming off an impressive season with the Miners where he earned All-Conference USA honorable mention honors. Prior to UTEP, Robinson played at the NAIA level at Southeastern University, where he was named the Sun Conference Freshman of the Year in 2024. Now, he'll have three years to play two seasons of eligibility at Kentucky, where he has the potential to be a valuable addition to the Wildcats' offensive line.

Why it matters

Kentucky's transfer haul, which includes players at various positions, could have a significant impact on the team's future success. Robinson's size, strength, and experience make him a promising prospect who could help bolster the Wildcats' offensive line.

The details

Robinson started all 12 regular-season games at left tackle for UTEP last season, earning a 54.9 grade from Pro Football Focus. Despite giving up 23 pressures, 17 hurries, five quarterback hits, and one sack, he was named to the All-Conference USA honorable mention team. Prior to UTEP, Robinson was a standout at the NAIA level, earning Sun Conference Freshman of the Year and second-team All-Sun Conference honors in 2024 at Southeastern University.

  • Robinson played his first season at UTEP in 2025.
  • He was named to the All-Conference USA honorable mention team following the 2025 season.
  • Robinson will have three years to play two seasons of eligibility at Kentucky starting in the 2026 season.

The players

Mark Robinson

A 6-foot-5, 320-pound offensive tackle who transferred from UTEP to Kentucky. He was named to the All-Conference USA honorable mention team in 2025 after starting all 12 regular-season games at left tackle for the Miners.

Southeastern University

The NAIA school where Robinson played prior to transferring to UTEP. He was named the Sun Conference Freshman of the Year and second-team All-Sun Conference in 2024 while at Southeastern.

UTEP

The Conference USA school where Robinson played in 2025 before transferring to Kentucky. He started all 12 regular-season games at left tackle for the Miners.

Kentucky Wildcats

The SEC school that has landed Robinson as a transfer. He will have three years to play two seasons of eligibility for the Wildcats starting in 2026.

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What they’re saying

“Mark Robinson is a massive addition to our offensive line. His size, strength, and experience will be invaluable as we look to continue building a championship-caliber program.”

— Mark Stoops, Head Coach, Kentucky Wildcats

What’s next

Robinson will join the Kentucky Wildcats in the 2026 season, where he will have three years to play two seasons of eligibility. Coaches and fans will be eager to see how he performs and contributes to the team's offensive line.

The takeaway

Kentucky's addition of Mark Robinson, a highly experienced and talented offensive tackle, is a significant boost to their offensive line and could play a key role in the team's future success. His combination of size, strength, and experience at the NAIA and FBS levels makes him a promising prospect who could help the Wildcats continue building a championship-caliber program.