Josh Robinson (cornerback) facts for kids
Robinson with the Minnesota Vikings in 2013
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||||
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| Born: | January 8, 1991 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 200 lb (91 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Plantation (Plantation, Florida) | ||||||||
| College: | UCF (2009–2011) | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2012 / Round: 3 / Pick: 66 | ||||||||
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Joshua Robinson (born January 8, 1991) is a former American football player. He played as a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). Josh played college football for the UCF Knights. He was recognized as a Freshman All-American in 2009. The Minnesota Vikings chose him in the third round of the 2012 NFL draft. He also played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New Orleans Saints, and Jacksonville Jaguars.
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Early Life and High School Sports
Josh Robinson grew up in Plantation, Florida. He went to Plantation High School. There, he played many positions for the football team. He was a wide receiver, running back, and cornerback. His coach was Steve Davis.
As a junior, Josh caught 15 passes for 286 yards. He also scored two touchdowns. He ran for 136 yards and scored three touchdowns on kick returns. In his senior year, he had 18 catches for 364 yards, even though he was injured. He was chosen for the Dade-Broward All-Star Game.
Josh was also a great athlete on the school's track team. In 2008, he ran the 100 meters in 10.77 seconds. He also ran the 200 meters in 21.61 seconds. He also competed in the long jump.
College Football Career
Robinson went to the University of Central Florida. He played for the UCF Knights football team. He started 35 of the 38 games he played in college.
He was named First-Team All-Conference USA as a sophomore and junior. As a freshman, he was named Second-Team. In 2009, he set a UCF freshman record with 6 interceptions. His 6 interceptions tied for the second-most in a single season for the Knights.
Overall, he had 10 interceptions in his college career. This ranks fifth in UCF history. He also had 147 interception return yards, which is eighth in school history. As a junior, he broke up 15 passes. This tied for the second-most in a season at UCF. He also scored 3 touchdowns during his college career.
Professional Football Journey
Getting Ready for the NFL Draft
Josh Robinson went to the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Indiana. He did all the drills there. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.32-4.33 seconds. This was the fastest time among all players. He also had an impressive 38.5-inch vertical jump.
On March 28, 2012, he attended Central Florida's pro day. He chose not to repeat his combine numbers. He only did positional drills. Before the draft, he visited the Baltimore Ravens and Buffalo Bills. Experts thought he would be picked in the second round. He was ranked as one of the top cornerback prospects.
| 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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| 5 ft 10+1⁄8 in (1.78 m) |
199 lb (90 kg) |
31+1⁄4 in (0.79 m) |
9+1⁄4 in (0.23 m) |
4.33 s | 1.51 s | 2.55 s | 3.97 s | 6.55 s | 38.5 in (0.98 m) |
11 ft 1 in (3.38 m) |
17 reps | |
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Time with the Minnesota Vikings
Starting His NFL Career in 2012
The Minnesota Vikings picked Josh Robinson in the third round of the 2012 NFL draft. He was the seventh cornerback chosen that year. On July 25, 2012, the Vikings signed him to a four-year contract. It was worth about $3.02 million.
During training camp, he competed for a starting spot. He missed some time with a hamstring injury. But he came back to compete for the third cornerback position. The head coach, Leslie Frazier, named him the third cornerback.
He played his first professional game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He made four tackles in their win. On September 23, 2012, he made his first career interception. This happened in a game against the San Francisco 49ers. In Week 4, he started his first NFL game. He had seven tackles and broke up a pass. He finished his first year with 56 tackles, three pass deflections, and two interceptions. He played in all 16 games and started six.
Playing as a Starter in 2013
In 2013, Josh competed to be a starting cornerback. He also aimed to be the team's top nickelback. The defensive coordinator, Alan Williams, named him a starting cornerback. He was also the first-team nickelback.
On September 29, 2013, he had a season-high 12 tackles against the Pittsburgh Steelers. In Week 7, he broke up two passes. On November 17, 2013, he got injured with a fractured sternum. This injury ended his season early. He finished the year with 58 tackles and four pass deflections. He played in ten games and started all of them.
Moving Positions in 2014
In 2014, the new head coach, Mike Zimmer, moved Josh back to outside cornerback. This was because the Vikings signed Captain Munnerlyn to play nickelback. Josh competed for a starting cornerback spot. The defensive coordinator, George Edwards, named him the third cornerback.
He played in the season-opener against the St. Louis Rams. He broke up two passes and intercepted one from quarterback Shaun Hill. In Week 11, he had eight tackles against the Chicago Bears. On November 30, 2014, he intercepted a pass from Cam Newton. He finished the 2014 season with 41 tackles, eight pass deflections, and three interceptions. He played in all 16 games and started five.
Injuries and Final Season with Vikings in 2015
During team activities in 2015, Josh tore a muscle in his chest. This meant he missed the start of the season. When he returned in November, he was lower on the team's depth chart. On November 29, 2015, he played his first game of the season. He had one tackle. He only played in five games that year and had two tackles.
The Minnesota Vikings won their division with an 11–5 record. On January 10, 2016, Josh played in his first playoff game. He had three tackles in a close loss to the Seattle Seahawks. After the 2015 season, Josh became a free agent. The Vikings did not offer him a new contract.
Playing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Joining the Buccaneers in 2016
On March 14, 2016, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed Josh Robinson. It was a one-year contract worth $2 million. He competed for a starting cornerback spot during training camp. The head coach, Dirk Koetter, named him the fifth cornerback on the team.
He played his first game for the Buccaneers against the Atlanta Falcons. In Week 10, he had two tackles against the Chicago Bears. He finished his first season with the Buccaneers with 11 tackles. He played in all 16 games, mostly on special teams.
Second Contract and Injuries in 2017
On March 12, 2017, the Buccaneers signed Josh to a new two-year contract. It was worth $5 million. During training camp, he competed for the third cornerback spot. The defensive coordinator, Mike Smith, decided to make him a backup safety. His teammates chose him as the special teams captain for the 2017 season.
On October 5, 2017, Josh got a concussion during a game. He missed the next three games. He also missed two more games later due to a hamstring injury. On December 31, 2017, he had three tackles against the New Orleans Saints. He finished the season with five tackles in 11 games. He did not start any games. On September 1, 2018, the Buccaneers released him.
Later Career with Saints and Jaguars
On October 4, 2018, Josh Robinson signed with the New Orleans Saints. He was released later that year but re-signed a few days later. On July 25, 2019, he signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars. On October 30, 2019, Josh Robinson announced he was retiring from the NFL.
NFL Career Statistics
Josh Robinson had a solid career in the NFL. Here are some of his career totals:
- Total tackles: 182
- Forced fumbles: 2
- Pass deflections: 15
- Interceptions: 5
Personal Life
Josh Robinson married Julianna Robinson on June 28, 2013. They had their wedding in Coral Gables, Florida. They have two sons. Their son Jesse was born in the summer of 2014. Their son Judah Ace Robinson was born on July 15, 2016.
