Derek Robertson Leads FCS in Passing, Sets Monmouth Program Records

Derek Robertson established himself as Monmouth’s breakout passer after transferring in 2024, finishing that season “becoming the single-season Monmouth record holder for passing yards (3,937) and passing touchdowns (31),” according to a Feb. 12, 2026 scouting report by Gerald J. Huggins II for Sports Illustrated. Huggins frames Robertson as “one of the FCS’s most productive signal-callers” and “an accomplished, pro‑style passer,” a profile that pushed the former Maine starter into national draft conversations.

Huggins’ report notes Robertson’s path began at the University of Maine, where he earned an All-CAA honorable mention in 2023 before he “signed with Monmouth in 2024.” That 2024 output produced the Monmouth records and immediate attention on FCS draft boards and award lists, with NFLDraftBuzz and NFLDraftDiamonds both listing Robertson among Monmouth prospects in their aggregated pages.

The scouting profile also outlines recent durability and production context: “Injuries limited him to seven games last season, but he still finished 8th nationally with 27 passing touchdowns.” Those numbers mean Robertson posted 27 passing touchdowns across a seven-game stretch as reported by SI, a rate that underscores his per-game scoring impact even while availability questions remain on the table ahead of the 2026 draft cycle.

Monmouth’s profile in the NFL pipeline stands to rise if Robertson is selected. SI notes Robertson “is looking to be the first Monmouth player selected in the NFL Draft since Neal Sterling in 2015. He would also become the first quarterback in Monmouth history to be drafted.” That historical ceiling elevates Robertson’s business and recruiting value for Monmouth and the CAA conference as campus boosters, media rights buyers, and high-school prospects take notice of a potential program-first QB draftee.

On the all-star circuit Robertson has gained measurable exposure; AllAccessFootball’s Altrua HealthShare Hula Bowl Tracker notes the roster “is nearing capacity, as they event has announced over 100 confirmed invites thus far, including … QB Derek Robertson, Monmouth.” The same Hula Bowl list includes names such as Athan Kaliakmanis of Rutgers and Leshon Williams of Kansas, placing Robertson alongside Power Five peers for postseason practice reps and NFL eyes.

Interest is already registering on social platforms: a Facebook post titled “2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Monmouth QB Derek Robertson. Can Robertson become the first Monmouth player t...” was shared by Jimmy Gregoire and two others, an early sign that Robertson’s potential draft milestones are resonating beyond box scores. With SI’s Feb. 12, 2026 scouting report and Hula Bowl invitation in hand, the next items to watch are confirmation of injury specifics, any Hula Bowl performance, and Pro Day or Combine metrics that will crystallize where Robertson sits on NFL draft boards.