Edmond Robinson

Edmond Robinson, Jr. (born February 23, 1992) is an American football linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Newberry. He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the seventh round, 232nd overall of the 2015 NFL Draft.

Not to be confused with Edmund Robinson.
Edmond Robinson
No. 46 – Atlanta Falcons
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1992-02-23) February 23, 1992
Wadmalaw Island, South Carolina
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:244 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High school:Johns Island (SC) St. John's
College:Newberry
NFL Draft:2015 / Round: 7 / Pick: 232
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2020
Total tackles:28
Sacks:0.0
Forced fumbles:0
Forced fumbles:0
Interceptions:0
Pass deflections:1
Player stats at NFL.com

Early years

Robinson was born to parents, Edmond Robinson, Sr. and Rev. Annabelle Robinson, a pastor in the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church. He was raised in Wadmalaw Island, South Carolina, home to the last working tea plantation in the United States. He attended St. Johns High School in Johns Island, South Carolina, where he was a three-sport athlete in football, basketball and track.[1]

College career

At Newberry, Robinson started 29 of 41 games, finishing his career with 200 tackles (137 solos), 2.5 sacks for minus 23 yards, 23.5 stops for losses of 80 yards and three quarter-back pressures. He also caused two fumbles and recovered three others, advancing two for a total of 16 yards.

In 2013, Robinson was named All-South Atlantic Conference First-Team at linebacker. He had 69 total tackles (12 for loss), including 42 solo stops, 2.5 sacks, one forced fumble and an interception.

In 2014, Robinson was Newberry's leading tackler on the season with 68 tackles (7.5 for loss), five pass breakups, two fumble recoveries and a quarterback hurry.

Professional career

NFL Combine
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeight40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 3 in
(1.91 m)		 245 lb
(111 kg)		 4.61 s1.61 s2.69 s4.38 s7.49 s37 in
(0.94 m)		10 ft 1 in
(3.07 m)		20 reps
All values from NFL Combine[2]

Robinson's arm length of 34 inches and hand size of 101/4 inches ranked among the largest for linebackers at the combine. His vertical jump (37 inches), 40-yard dash (4.61 seconds) and standing broad jump (121 inches) all were top-10 performances among the 34 linebackers on hand.

Minnesota Vikings

Robinson was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the seventh round, 232nd overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft. He was the first NCAA Division II player to be selected in that year's draft. He is the first Newberry alumnus selected in the NFL Draft since 1974, when Greg Hartle was taken with the No. 251 overall pick in the 10th round by the then St. Louis Cardinals.[3] He signed a four-year, $2,348,314 deal that included a $68,314 signing bonus that is all guaranteed.

In the Vikings' loss to the Arizona Cardinals in Week 15 of the 2015 season, Robinson started at strong-side linebacker with Anthony Barr out due to a groin injury and was credited with one tackle and a pass defensed. He played 26 of 67 snaps on defense as he came off the field in passing situations. A week later in the Vikings' blowout win over the New York Giants, he recorded five tackles despite playing just six snaps on defense.

On September 2, 2017, Robinson was released by the Vikings for final roster cuts.[4]

New York Jets

Robinson was claimed of waivers by the New York Jets on September 3, 2017.[5] He was waived/injured on September 16, 2017 and placed on injured reserve.[6] He was released on December 19, 2017.[7]

Arizona Cardinals

On December 22, 2017, Robinson was signed to the Arizona Cardinals' practice squad.[8] He was promoted to the active roster on December 26, 2017.[9] Robinson was waived by the Cardinals on September 1, 2018.[10]

Arizona Hotshots

In 2018, Robinson signed with the Arizona Hotshots of the Alliance of American Football for the 2019 season.[11] The league ceased operations in April 2019.[12]

Houston Roughnecks

In October 2019, Robinson was picked by the Houston Roughnecks in the 2020 XFL Draft.[13] After the 2020 XFL season was cut short, Robinson was placed on the reserve/other league list on March 28, 2020.[14] He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.[15]

Atlanta Falcons

On March 30, 2020, Robinson signed with the Atlanta Falcons of the NFL.[16] He was waived on September 5, 2020, and signed to the practice squad the next day.[17][18] He was elevated to the active roster on September 26, October 10, October 17, October 24, October 29, and November 7 for the team's weeks 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 games against the Chicago Bears, Carolina Panthers, Minnesota Vikings, Detroit Lions, Panthers, and Denver Broncos,[19][20][21][22][23][24] and reverted to the practice squad after each game.[25] On November 10, he was signed to the 53-man roster.[26]

Career statistics
Regular season statistics Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
SeasonTeamGPGS Comb Total Ast Sck Sfty PDef Int Yds Avg Lng TDs FFFRFR YDS
2015Minnesota Vikings9210730.0--1000.000000
2016Minnesota Vikings1222110.0--1000.000000
Totals21412840.0--200--00000

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References
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  8. "Cardinals sign linebacker Robinson to the practice squad". ArizonaSports.com. December 22, 2017.
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  10. Urban, Darren (September 1, 2018). "Cardinals Make Cuts To Reach 53-Man Roster". AZCardinals.com.
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  18. Ledbetter, D Orlando (September 6, 2020). "Falcons claim lineman, fill out most of practice squad". AJC.com.
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  21. McFadden, Will (October 17, 2020). "Falcons place John Cominsky on reserve/COVID-19 list". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved October 31, 2020.
  22. McFadden, Will (October 24, 2020). "Falcons add two defenders to active roster". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved November 6, 2020.
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  24. McFadden, Will (November 7, 2020). "Falcons activate Darqueze Dennard off IR". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  25. McFadden, Will (September 28, 2020). "Falcons add Jordan Miller to active roster, send three to practice squad". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
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