Edmond Robinson

Robinson with Houston Roughnecks.

Arizona Cardinals (2017)

Arizona Hotshots (2019)

Houston Roughnecks (2020)

Atlanta Falcons (2020–present)

**Edmond Robinson Jr.** (February 23, 1992-) is an American football linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons. Before signing with the Falcons, Robinson had been a linebacker for 3 teams that are part of the NFL-the Minnesota Vikings, the New York Jets, & the Arizona Cardinals, as well as a serving as a linebacker for the Arizona Hotshots of the AAF. After the AAF folded, Robinson signed a contract with the Houston Roughnecks of the now-defunct incarnation of the XFL before signing a one-year contract with the Falcons.

## Early life & college career

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.
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.

Reference list: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edmond\_Robinson

## Professional Career

Robinson was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the seventh round, 232th 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. 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.
Robinson was claimed of waivers by the New York Jets on September 3, 2017. He was waived/injured on September 16, 2017 and placed on injured reserve. He was released on December 19, 2017.
Arizona Cardinals
On December 22, 2017, Robinson was signed to the Arizona Cardinals' practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on December 26, 2017. Robinson was waived by the Cardinals on September 1, 2018.
In 2018, Robinson signed with the Arizona Hotshots of the Alliance of American Football for the 2019 season. The league ceased operations in April 2019.
Houston Roughnecks
In October 2019, Robinson was picked by the Houston Roughnecks in the 2020 XFL Draft. After the 2020 XFL season was cut short, Robinson was placed on the reserve/other league list on March 28, 2020.
Atlanta Falcons
On March 30, 2020, Robinson signed with the Atlanta Falcons of the NFL.

Reference list: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edmond\_Robinson