Aaron Robinson (American football)

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Aaron Robinson
No. 33 – New York Giants
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1998-11-10) November 10, 1998 (age 23)
Deerfield Beach, Florida
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school:Deerfield Beach (Deerfield Beach, Florida)
College:
NFL Draft:2021 / Round: 3 / Pick: 71
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 14, 2021
Total tackles:23
Pass deflections:3
Interceptions:0
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Aaron Robinson (born November 10, 1998) is an American football cornerback for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Alabama and UCF, and was drafted by the Giants in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

Early life and high school[]

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. Robinson initially committed to play college football at Florida before flipping his commitment to Alabama shortly before National Signing Day.[1][2]

College career[]

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 Central Florida.[3][4]

Robinson sat out his first year with the Knights per NCAA transfer rules.[5] 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.[6] 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).[7] Robinson was named second team All-AAC again as a redshirt senior.

Professional career[]

Robinson was selected by the New York Giants in the third round (71st overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft.[8] He signed his four-year rookie contract with New York on May 27, 2021.[9] He was placed on the reserve/PUP list to start the 2021 season. He was activated on November 1, 2021.[10]

References[]

  1. ^ "Recruiting: Breaking down Gators' commit, WR/DB Aaron Robinson". Palm Beach Post. June 16, 2015. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  2. ^ Kenyon, David (February 3, 2016). "Aaron Robinson Flips Commitment from Florida to Alabama". Bleacher Report. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  3. ^ "Alabama players B.J. Emmons, Aaron Robinson plan to transfer". The Tuscaloosa News. July 20, 2017. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  4. ^ "Alabama CB Aaron Robinson transferring to UCF". Orlando Sentinel. July 29, 2017. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  5. ^ "UCF defensive back Aaron Robinson savors return to field". Orlando Sentinel. October 9, 2018. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  6. ^ "UCF's Aaron Robinson stretchered off field after season-opening kickoff". USA Today. Associated Press. August 30, 2018. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  7. ^ Murschel, Matt (July 21, 2020). "UCF DB Richie Grant, Aaron Robinson named to Jim Thorpe Award watch list". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  8. ^ Eisen, Michael (April 30, 2021). "Giants trade up for UCF CB Aaron Robinson". Giants.com. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
  9. ^ "NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/27/21".
  10. ^ Eisen, Michael (November 1, 2021). "Giants activate 4; LB Carter Coughlin to IR". Giants.com.

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