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Gelen Robinson came to Purdue with considerable expectations.

Not only was he the son of Purdue legend Glenn, but he figured to be an impact player on the Boilermakers' defense in relatively quick fashion at linebacker.

But there was little smooth about Gelen Robinson's journey.

He had to learn to navigate and adapt to consistent on-field changes, whether it be new coaches yearly or new positions seemingly as often. He had to overcome some difficult circumstances, one self-imposed, and learn how to open up to teammates and show his true nature away from the field.

Ultimately, Robinson finished his career in December not only as one of the program's most durable and disruptive linemen in years but also as someone who used every experience in West Lafayette to grow and mature him. And he got his degree, too.

In the end, there was no doubt: Robinson left Purdue having firmly established his own legacy.

Robinson took a break Wednesday from training for the NFL draft to chat about all of that — moving from a linebacker to defensive tackle, realizing the value of production, maturing in to a man — for our "Exit Interview."