Eddie Robinson Jr. facts for kids
Robinson in 2024
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| Position: | Head coach | ||||||||||||
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| Born: | April 13, 1970 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 240 lb (109 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | Brother Martin (New Orleans, Louisiana) |
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| College: | Alabama State | ||||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1992 / Round: 2 / Pick: 50 | ||||||||||||
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Edward "Eddie" Robinson Jr. is a well-known American football coach and a former professional player. He was born on April 13, 1970. Today, he is the head coach for the Alabama State Hornets football team.
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Eddie Robinson's College Journey
Eddie Robinson Jr. grew up in New Orleans, Louisiana. He went to Brother Martin High School and finished in 1988. After high school, Eddie went to Alabama State University. He earned an academic scholarship, which helped him pay for college.
He joined the football team as a "walk-on." This means he wasn't offered a scholarship to play football at first. He started playing as an offensive guard. Later, he changed his position to linebacker, which is a defensive player. In 1994, he earned a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry.
College Football Achievements
Eddie was a star player for all four years he played college football. He received "All-SWAC" honors in 1990 and 1991. He was also named the "SWAC Defensive Player of the Year" in both those years. The SWAC is the Southwestern Athletic Conference, a group of colleges that play sports together.
He also earned "All-America" honors from the Sheridan Broadcasting Network. This means he was recognized as one of the best college players in the country. Eddie was also good at his studies, earning academic "All Conference" honors. In 1998, at just 28 years old, he became the youngest person ever to join the SWAC Hall of Fame.
Playing in the NFL
Eddie Robinson Jr. was chosen by the Houston Oilers in the 1992 NFL Draft. He was the 50th player picked overall. This was a big step for him into professional football.
Teams and Highlights
Eddie played in the NFL for 11 years. He played for several teams:
- The Houston Oilers from 1992 to 1995.
- The Jacksonville Jaguars from 1996 to 1997.
- The Tennessee Oilers / Titans from 1998 to 2001.
- The Buffalo Bills in 2002.
One of his biggest achievements was playing in Super Bowl XXXIV with the Tennessee Titans in 2000. He was known as "Steady Eddie" because he was always prepared and knew the game very well. His coaches and teammates respected his leadership.
Career Statistics
During his NFL career, Eddie Robinson Jr. made 805 tackles. He also had 23 sacks, which means he brought down the opposing team's quarterback. He intercepted the ball 6 times and scored one defensive touchdown. He was a very important player on defense.
After Playing: Broadcasting
After his playing career, Eddie Robinson Jr. became a college football analyst. From 2005 to 2014, he worked for different sports networks. These included Fox Sports South, ESPNU, ESPN3, and Comcast. He helped explain games to viewers. He also co-hosted a weekly sports show called "INSIDE SWAC" from 2006 to 2009.
Coaching Career
On November 26, 2021, Eddie Robinson Jr. returned to his old college. He was hired as the head coach for Alabama State University's football team. He has been leading the team since then.
Coaching Record at Alabama State
As of July 2025, Coach Robinson has led the Alabama State Hornets for three full seasons.
- In 2022, his team had a record of 6 wins and 5 losses.
- In 2023, they improved to 7 wins and 4 losses.
- In 2024, they finished with 7 wins and 5 losses.
Overall, his coaching record at Alabama State is 20 wins and 14 losses.
