Kevin Robinson (gridiron football) facts for kids
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| Position: | Wide receiver |
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| Born: | December 19, 1984 Fresno, California, U.S. |
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight: | 196 lb (89 kg) |
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| High school: | Fresno (CA) Hoover |
| College: | Utah State |
| NFL Draft: | 2008 / Round: 6 / Pick: 182 |
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| CFL status: | International |
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Kevin Lee Robinson was born on December 19, 1984. He is a former American football player. He played as a wide receiver, which is a player who catches passes. Kevin played both American and Canadian football during his career.
His brother, John Rushing, was also involved in football. He worked as an assistant coach for the Green Bay Packers.
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Kevin Robinson's Football Journey
Kevin Robinson started his football journey in college. He played for Utah State. He was a very talented player there.
College Football Highlights
During his time at Utah State, Kevin received many awards. In 2004, he was named a First-team Freshman All-American. This means he was one of the best first-year players in the country. He was also a First-team All-Sun Belt player that same year.
In 2007, Kevin was recognized as a Second-team All-American. This shows he was one of the top college football players overall.
Playing in the NFL
After college, Kevin Robinson was chosen by the Kansas City Chiefs. This happened in the sixth round of the 2008 NFL draft. The NFL draft is where professional teams pick new players. He played for the Chiefs in 2008.
Playing in the CFL
Later, Kevin moved to Canadian football. He signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on October 15, 2009. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are a team in the CFL. The CFL is Canada's professional football league.
