Edmond Robinson facts for kids

Edmond Robinson Jr. (born February 23, 1992) is an American football player. He plays as a linebacker, which is a key defensive position. He played college football at Newberry. The Minnesota Vikings picked him in the seventh round of the 2015 NFL draft.

Early Life and Sports

Edmond Robinson Jr. was born on February 23, 1992. His parents are Edmond Robinson Sr. and Rev. Annabelle Robinson. He grew up on Wadmalaw Island, South Carolina. This island is famous for having the last working tea plantation in the United States.

He went to St. Johns High School in Johns Island, South Carolina. There, he was a talented athlete. He played three different sports:

• Football
• Basketball
• Track and field

College Football Career

Edmond Robinson played college football at Newberry. He started in 29 of the 41 games he played. During his time there, he made 200 tackles. A tackle is when a defensive player stops an offensive player who has the ball.

He also had 2.5 sacks. A sack is when a defensive player tackles the opposing team's quarterback behind the line of scrimmage. He caused two fumbles and recovered three others. A fumble is when a player loses control of the ball.

Awards and Achievements

In 2013, Robinson was named to the All-South Atlantic Conference First-team. This was a big honor for him as a linebacker. That year, he had 69 total tackles and 2.5 sacks. He also forced one fumble and made one interception. An interception is when a defensive player catches a pass meant for an offensive player.

In 2014, Robinson was Newberry's top tackler. He had 68 tackles and helped break up five passes. He also recovered two fumbles.

Professional Football Journey

Before the NFL Draft

Before the 2015 NFL draft, Edmond Robinson showed off his skills at the NFL Combine. This event allows college players to show their abilities to NFL teams.

• He is 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighs 245 pounds.
• His arm length and hand size were among the biggest for linebackers.
• He had a great vertical jump of 37 inches.
• He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.61 seconds.
• His standing broad jump was 121 inches.

These numbers were among the best for linebackers at the combine.

Minnesota Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings picked Robinson in the seventh round of the 2015 NFL draft. He was the 232nd player chosen overall. He was the first player from NCAA Division II to be drafted that year. He was also the first player from Newberry College to be drafted since 1974. He signed a four-year contract with the Vikings.

In 2015, he played in a game against the Arizona Cardinals. He made one tackle and defended one pass. A week later, he made five tackles against the New York Giants. On September 2, 2017, the Vikings released him from the team.

New York Jets (First Time)

The New York Jets picked up Robinson on September 3, 2017. However, he was later placed on injured reserve due to an injury. He was released by the Jets in December 2017.

Arizona Cardinals

On December 22, 2017, Robinson joined the practice squad of the Arizona Cardinals. A practice squad is a group of players who train with the team but are not on the main roster. He was moved to the active roster a few days later. The Cardinals released him on September 1, 2018.

Arizona Hotshots

In 2018, Robinson signed with the Arizona Hotshots. This team was part of the Alliance of American Football (AAF). The AAF was a new football league that started in 2019. However, the league stopped playing games in April 2019.

Houston Roughnecks

In October 2019, Robinson was chosen by the Houston Roughnecks. This team was part of the XFL, another new football league. The 2020 XFL season was cut short. Robinson's contract ended when the league stopped operations in April 2020.

Atlanta Falcons

On March 30, 2020, Robinson signed with the Atlanta Falcons of the NFL. He was waived, meaning he was taken off the main roster, on September 5, 2020. The next day, he signed with their practice squad. He was temporarily moved to the active roster for several games. On November 10, he was officially signed to the Falcons' 53-man roster.

New York Jets (Second Time)

On August 6, 2021, Robinson signed with the Jets again. He was waived by the team on August 24, 2021.

Seattle Seahawks

On November 16, 2021, Robinson joined the Seattle Seahawks practice squad.

Arlington Renegades

On November 17, 2022, Robinson was drafted by the Arlington Renegades of the XFL. He was placed on a reserve list in April 2023 but was activated in May. He was released by the team on January 30, 2024.