Fred Robbins facts for kids
Robbins with the St. Louis Rams in 2010
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| Position: | Defensive tackle | ||||||||||
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| Born: | March 25, 1977 Pensacola, Florida, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 317 lb (144 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | J. M. Tate (Cantonment, Florida) | ||||||||||
| College: | Wake Forest | ||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2000 / Round: 2 / Pick: 55 | ||||||||||
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Fred Robbins is a former American football player. He was born on March 25, 1977. Fred played as a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL).
He played college football for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. The Minnesota Vikings chose him in the second round of the 2000 NFL draft. Fred Robbins also played for the New York Giants and the St. Louis Rams.
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Early Life and High School Football
Fred Robbins grew up in Pensacola, Florida. He went to J. M. Tate High School. There, he was a talented athlete in both football and baseball.
In high school football, Fred played for three years. In his final year, he was chosen as an All-City player. He was also named an All-Northwest Florida selection.
College Football Career
Fred Robbins played college football at Wake Forest University. He was a starting defensive tackle for three years. During his college career, he made 15 sacks. He also had 44 tackles that stopped players behind the line of scrimmage.
In his senior year, he was named Second-team All-ACC. He helped his team's defense get much better in 1999. They went from being 9th to 2nd best in the ACC.
Professional Football Career
Fred Robbins had a long career in the NFL. He played for three different teams.
Playing for the Minnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings picked Fred Robbins in the second round of the 2000 NFL draft. He signed a four-year contract with the team.
- 2000 Season: As a rookie, he played in 8 games. He had 5 tackles and one sack.
- 2001 Season: He played in all 16 games and started 12 of them. He made 45 tackles and 2 sacks.
- 2002 Season: He played in all 16 games and started 15. He had 41 tackles. He also led the team with 7 tackles for loss.
- 2003 Season: He played in all 16 games and started 12. He finished with 30 tackles and recovered one fumble.
Time with the New York Giants
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On March 7, 2004, Fred Robbins joined the New York Giants. He signed a six-year contract.
- 2004 Season: In his first year with the Giants, he started 15 games. He had 40 tackles, 5 sacks, and 1 interception. He also forced 2 fumbles.
- 2005 Season: He played in all 16 games, starting 6. He finished with 23 tackles and 1.5 sacks.
- 2006 Season: Fred started all 16 regular season games. He had a career-high 62 tackles and 5.5 sacks. He also made 2 interceptions.
- 2007 Season: He played in all 16 regular season games and started 15. He also started all 4 playoff games. He finished with 42 tackles and 5.5 sacks.
His teammates chose him to be a defensive captain for the 2008 season. In 2008, he started 14 games. He had 36 tackles and 5.5 sacks. This was his third year in a row with 5.5 sacks, which was his personal best. He was also named to the 2008 Sports Illustrated All-Pro team.
After the 2008 season, Fred had surgery. In 2009, he played in all 16 games but only had two sacks.
Playing for the St. Louis Rams
Fred Robbins signed a three-year contract with the St. Louis Rams. He was released by the team on March 12, 2012, after the 2011 season.
Fred Robbins' Life After Football
Fred Robbins and his wife, Tia, started a non-profit group called Mr. Robbins Neighborhood. This organization helps high school athletes in the Pensacola area. It prepares them for life after their sports careers. Fred and Tia have two sons.
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Robbins with the St. Louis Rams in 2010
