Aaron Robinson (American football)
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Born: | Deerfield Beach, Florida, U.S. | November 10, 1998||||
Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||
Weight: | 195 lb (88 kg) | ||||
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High school: | Deerfield Beach | ||||
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Position: | Cornerback | ||||
NFL draft: | 2021 / Round: 3 / Pick: 71 | ||||
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Aaron Robinson (born November 10, 1998) is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football at Alabama and UCF, and was drafted by the Giants in the third round of the 2021 NFL draft.
Early years
[edit]Robinson grew up in Deerfield Beach, Florida, and attended Deerfield Beach High School. He finished his senior season with 41 tackles, four interceptions and four pass break-ups and was named first-team All-Class 8A. He was a four-star recruit, per ESPN.[1] Robinson initially committed to play college football at Florida before flipping his commitment to Alabama shortly before National Signing Day.[2][3]
College career
[edit]Robinson began his collegiate career at Alabama. He played in 13 games as a true freshman as a reserve cornerback and on special teams. Robinson announced that he intended to transfer from Alabama during the summer before his sophomore year and ultimately chose to enroll at UCF.[4][5]
Robinson sat out his first year with the Knights per NCAA transfer rules.[6] He suffered a serious injury on the opening kickoff of his first game with the team and missed multiple weeks of his redshirt sophomore season.[7] As a redshirt junior, Robinson recorded 54 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, three interceptions and 10 pass breakups with one forced fumble and was named second-team All-American Athletic Conference (AAC).[8] Robinson was named second-team All-AAC again as a redshirt senior.
Professional career
[edit]Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 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 11+1⁄2 in (1.82 m) | 186 lb (84 kg) | 30+1⁄4 in (0.77 m) | 8+3⁄4 in (0.22 m) | 4.38 s | 1.58 s | 2.46 s | 4.31 s | 6.90 s | 37.0 in (0.94 m) | 10 ft 3 in (3.12 m) | 15 reps | |
All values from Pro Day[9][10][11] |
Robinson was selected by the New York Giants in the third round (71st overall) of the 2021 NFL draft.[12] He signed his four-year rookie contract with New York on May 27, 2021.[13] He was placed on the reserve/physically unable to perform (PUP) list to start the 2021 season. He was activated on November 1, 2021.[14]
On September 14, 2022, Robinson had his appendix removed and would not be able to play in Week 2 & 3 games against the Carolina Panthers and Dallas Cowboys.[15] On October 4, 2022, Robinson was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury.[16]
Robinson was placed on the reserve/PUP list to start the 2023 season as he recovered from his knee injury.[17]
Robinson was waived by the Giants on July 31, 2024 following a failed physical.[18]
References
[edit]- ^ "Aaron Robinson - 2020 - Football". UCF Athletics. Retrieved January 5, 2022.
- ^ "Recruiting: Breaking down Gators' commit, WR/DB Aaron Robinson". Palm Beach Post. June 16, 2015. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
- ^ Kenyon, David (February 3, 2016). "Aaron Robinson Flips Commitment from Florida to Alabama". Bleacher Report. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
- ^ "Alabama players B.J. Emmons, Aaron Robinson plan to transfer". The Tuscaloosa News. July 20, 2017. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
- ^ "Alabama CB Aaron Robinson transferring to UCF". Orlando Sentinel. July 29, 2017. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
- ^ "UCF defensive back Aaron Robinson savors return to field". Orlando Sentinel. October 9, 2018. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
- ^ "UCF's Aaron Robinson stretchered off field after season-opening kickoff". USA Today. Associated Press. August 30, 2018. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
- ^ Murschel, Matt (July 21, 2020). "UCF DB Richie Grant, Aaron Robinson named to Jim Thorpe Award watch list". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
- ^ "Aaron Robinson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
- ^ "2021 Draft Scout Aaron Robinson, Central Florida NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
- ^ "Aaron Robinson 2021 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
- ^ Eisen, Michael (April 30, 2021). "Giants trade up for UCF CB Aaron Robinson". Giants.com. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
- ^ "NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/27/21".
- ^ Eisen, Michael (November 1, 2021). "Giants activate 4; LB Carter Coughlin to IR". Giants.com.
- ^ Salomone, Dan (September 14, 2022). "Presser Points: CB Aaron Robinson to miss Week 2 vs. Panthers". Giants.com.
- ^ Eisen, Michael (October 4, 2022). "CB Aaron Robinson (knee) placed on injured reserve". Giants.com.
- ^ Eisen, Michael (August 30, 2023). "Giants announce 53-man roster for 2023". Giants.com.
- ^ Elsen, Michael. "Giants sign OL Greg Van Roten; CB Aaron Robinson waived/failed physical". giants.com. Retrieved August 1, 2024.