Greg Robinson (offensive tackle) facts for kids
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Robinson with the Cleveland Browns in 2019
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| Position: | Offensive tackle | ||||
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| Born: | October 21, 1992 Raceland, Louisiana, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 330 lb (150 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Thibodaux (Thibodaux, Louisiana) |
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| College: | Auburn (2011–2013) | ||||
| NFL Draft: | 2014 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2 | ||||
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Gregory Keith Robinson (born October 21, 1992) is an American former professional football player. He played as an offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). After playing college football for the Auburn Tigers, he was chosen by the St. Louis Rams as the second overall pick in the 2014 NFL draft. He also played for the Detroit Lions and the Cleveland Browns.
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Early Life and High School Football
Greg Robinson grew up in Thibodaux, Louisiana. He went to Thibodaux High School. There, he was a top lineman for his school's football team. He earned all-state honors twice.
Interestingly, Greg did not play on the offensive line until his junior year. Before that, he played on the defensive line as a freshman. After his final high school season, he was chosen to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.
Besides football, Greg was also a talented athlete in track and field. He was one of the best in his state at the shot put competition. He also competed in the discus. He had a great throw of 43.48 meters in 2010. In 2011, he won the shot put event with his best throw of 18.26 meters.
College Football Journey
After high school, Greg Robinson went to Auburn University to play for the Auburn Tigers. In 2011, he was redshirted, which means he practiced with the team but did not play in games. This allowed him to develop his skills.
In 2012, Greg became the starting left tackle for Auburn. He started 11 games that season. By 2013, as a sophomore, he was recognized as one of the best players in his conference. He was named a first-team All-Southeastern Conference (SEC) selection.
Professional NFL Career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand size | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
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| 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
332 lb (151 kg) |
35 in (0.89 m) |
10 in (0.25 m) |
4.92 s | 1.72 s | 2.88 s | 4.86 s | 7.80 s | 28+1⁄2 in (0.72 m) |
9 ft 5 in (2.87 m) |
32 reps | |
| All values from NFL Combine | ||||||||||||
Joining the Rams
Greg Robinson was a highly anticipated player in the 2014 NFL draft. The St. Louis Rams selected him as the second overall pick. This was a big deal because he was the highest-drafted offensive lineman ever from Auburn University. He signed a four-year contract with the Rams.
During the 2016 season, Greg started as the left tackle. However, he faced some challenges. He was sometimes replaced by another player, Rodger Saffold, in certain games.
In 2017, the Rams made some changes to their offensive line. Greg was moved to play guard and then later to right tackle. The Rams decided not to extend his contract for a fifth year, which meant he would become a free agent after the 2017 season.
Time with the Lions
On June 15, 2017, Greg Robinson was traded to the Detroit Lions. This trade happened because the Lions' starting left tackle, Taylor Decker, was injured. Greg was brought in to help fill that important position.
However, his time with the Lions was short. He missed two games due to an ankle injury. On November 10, 2017, the Lions decided to release him. He was then placed on the injured reserve list.
Playing for the Browns
Greg Robinson signed with the Cleveland Browns on June 19, 2018. He started the season as a backup tackle. But by Week 9, he became the starting left tackle for the team. He held that position for the rest of the season. The Browns finished the 2018 season with a 7–8–1 record.
The Browns re-signed Greg for another year on February 25, 2019. He continued as the starting left tackle for most of the 2019 season. He played in 15 games, missing one due to a concussion.
In Week 1 of the 2019 season, Greg was ejected from a game against the Tennessee Titans. This happened after he kicked a Titans player. He was also fined for this incident. Later in the season, he recovered a fumble in a game against the San Francisco 49ers. He was part of an offensive line that helped Nick Chubb become one of the top rushers in the league. The Browns ended the 2019 season with a 6–10 record.
After the 2019 season, Greg Robinson became a free agent.
