Jeff Robinson ( American football ) Jeffrey William " Jeff " Robinson ( born February 20 , 1970 ) is a former professional football player , last as long snapper for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League . He was selected in the fourth round of the 1993 NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos , the 98th overall pick . Robinson later played for the St . Louis Rams and Dallas Cowboys ; he earned a Super Bowl ring with the Rams in Super Bowl XXXIV . Robinson played college football at Idaho , where he was a four - year starter at defensive end . Early years . Born in Kennewick , Washington , Robinson attended Ferris High School in Spokane , where he was a three - time letterman in football for the Saxons . He was also a two - time letterman in basketball and baseball , and graduated in 1988 . In football , Robinson was a three - time All - Greater Spokane League selection as a tight end and as a linebacker . College career . Robinson played college football at the University of Idaho , where he majored in finance . A sack artist from 1989 - 92 , he brought down opposing quarterbacks 57 . 5 times in his career , which is the best in Vandals history and nearly 20 better than the next best mark . Robinson made 90 tackles in the backfield , which ranks second at Idaho , and he gathered 277 total tackles to rank 13th . He was voted as the team ’ s Most Valuable Defensive Player three years in a row from 1990 – 92 . As a true freshman in 1988 , Robinson redshirted for the season . In 1989 , as a redshirt freshman , he started nine games , recording 38 tackles , eight sacks , three forced fumbles , three fumble recoveries and three interceptions . As a sophomore , he was an All - Big Sky academic selection while winning All - Big Sky and Defensive MVP honors with 83 tackles , 16 sacks and 21 tackles for losses . As a junior in 1991 , he was named Second - team All - America and First - team All - Big Sky as he recorded 77 tackles , 20 sacks and 28 tackles - for - losses and he was chosen to three All - America teams . As a senior in 1992 , he was named All - America , All - Big Sky Conference and conference Defensive Player of the Year after ending his senior season with 79 tackles , 13 . 5 sacks , 27 tackles - for - losses , 35 quarterback pressures , six forced fumbles and five passes defensed . The Vandals were 9 - 2 in the regular season and conference co - champions . Professional career . Robinson was selected in the fourth round of the 1993 NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos , as a Defensive end , with the 98th overall pick . Denver Broncos . As a rookie in 1993 , Robinson played in all 16 games , recording 13 tackles , 3 . 5 sacks , two fumble recoveries and a forced fumble . In 1994 , he played mainly on special teams , however he did record a career - high 14 tackles from the defensive end position . In 1995 , he played along the defensive line , recording eight tackles , a pass defensed and one fumble recovery . In his first season as a long snapper in Denver , he helped Kicker Jason Elam tie for second in the NFL in scoring among kickers . In 1999 , as the Broncos ' long snapper , Robinson played in all 16 games and the playoff game against the Jacksonville Jaguars . He also played at defensive end in reserve roles . St . Louis Rams . In 1997 , Robinson was signed by the St . Louis Rams as an unrestricted free agent . In 1997 , He played in 16 games and recorded six tackles and 12 special teams tackles - fourth on the team . In 1998 , he recorded five tackles and four quarterback pressures while adding 11 special teams tackles . He was the teams long snapper , helping Punter Rick Tuten finish fourth in the NFC with an average of 44 . 2 yards - per - punt . Robinson recorded his first NFL touchdown on a four - yard pass from Quarterback Steve Bono against the Carolina Panthers . In 1999 , Robinson continued his seven - year streak of playing in every game despite making the switch from Defensive end to Tight end , after showing ability at the position on the scout team , and continuing in the role of long snapper . He started nine games at tight end , finishing with six receptions for 76 yards and two touchdowns . He recorded his first post - season touchdown on a 13 - yard pass in the Divisional Playoff Game against the Minnesota Vikings en route to winning Super Bowl XXIV . In 2000 , he once again played in all 16 games while starting two games at tight end . He ended the season with five receptions for 52 yards while adding five special teams tackles . With his help at long snapper , kicker Jeff Wilkins led the league and tied the league record for field goal percentage in a season , making all 17 attempts . In 2001 , he started a career - high nine games , finishing with 11 receptions for 108 yards and a touchdown while adding five special teams tackles serving as the team ' s long snapper . Dallas Cowboys . On March 5 , 2002 , Robinson signed with the Dallas Cowboys . However , on August 20 , he tore his ACL during training camp . He was placed on Injured reserve on August 27 , ending his streak of 144 consecutive games played through his career , and underwent surgery on September 13 . He missed the season while rehabilitating from the surgery . However , while on Injured reserve , he joined other injured Cowboys players on Thanksgiving week to attend a holiday party for 200 terminally ill and mentally challenged children hosted by Papas Brothers Steakhouse in Dallas . In 2003 , his first active in Dallas , he played in all 16 games , and recorded two receptions for eight yards , both for touchdowns . In 2004 , he played in all 16 games and recorded two receptions for two yards , both for touchdowns , as well as three special teams tackles . On September 4 , 2005 , he was released by the Cowboys . St . Louis Rams . On September 5 , 2005 , Robinson re - signed with the Rams as a security measure at long snapper , behind Chris Massey . In 2005 , Robinson played in five games with one start , and recorded one reception for 28 yards . Seattle Seahawks . After spending the 2006 season out of football , Robinson signed with the Seattle Seahawks in December 2007 and played in three games . After rookie long snapper Tyler Schmitt was placed on injured reserve on August 26 , 2008 , the Seahawks re - signed Robinson . For the season , Robinson played in all 16 games and recorded six special teams tackles . Robinson was re - signed by the Seahawks on December 22 , 2009 after long snapper Kevin Houser was placed on injured reserve with a collapsed lung .