Duke Robinson

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Duke Robinson
Position:Offensive guard
Personal information
Born: (1986-10-10) October 10, 1986 (age 35)
Atlanta, Georgia
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:330 lb (150 kg)
Career information
High school:Atlanta (GA) Washington
College:Oklahoma
NFL Draft:2009 / Round: 5 / Pick: 163
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team All-Big 12 (2007, 2008)
  • Consensus All-American (2007, 2008)
Career NFL statistics
Career Arena statistics
Receptions:1
Receiving yards:9
Tackles:1
Player stats at NFL.com · ArenaFan.com

George "Duke" Robinson (born October 10, 1986) is a former American football guard. Robinson played college football for the University of Oklahoma, and was recognized as an All-American twice. He was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL Draft.

Early years[]

Robinson was born in Atlanta, Georgia. He played high school football at Washington High School in Atlanta.

College career[]

Robinson attended the University of Oklahoma, where he played for coach Bob Stoops's Oklahoma Sooners football team from 2005 to 2008. He was recognized as a consensus first-team All-American a junior in 2007, and again as a senior in 2008. He was also a two-time first-team All-Big 12 selection. Sports Illustrated magazine named him to its All-Decade Team in 2009.

Professional career[]

2009 NFL Draft[]

Robinson was considered the number one guard prospect by many NFL scouting analyst and projected to go 2nd round of the draft until a poor performance in the BCS championship game prior to the draft.[1][2] He was praised for his leadership, his ability to pass protect and be a force in the running game.[3]

Carolina Panthers[]

Duke was selected in the fifth round of the 2009 draft with the 163rd overall pick by the Carolina Panthers.[4][5]

Tennessee Titans[]

Duke Robinson was signed to the Titans on January 6, 2012. He was then released on April 20, 2012.[6]

Utah Blaze[]

Duke signed with the Utah Blaze of the Arena Football League on May 6, 2013.

Spokane Shock[]

Robinson was assigned to the Spokane Shock after the AFL dispersal draft on September 6, 2013.

Philadelphia Soul[]

On May 28, 2014, Robinson was traded by the Shock to the Philadelphia Soul for Fred Shaw.[7]

San Jose SaberCats[]

On June 2, 2014, Robinson was traded to the San Jose SaberCats for Julius Williams.[8]

Jacksonville Sharks[]

On March 21, 2016, Robinson was assigned to the Jacksonville Sharks.

Portland Steel[]

On April 25, 2016, Robinson was traded to the Portland Steel for Jamar Howard.

Personal life[]

He is the grandnephew of singer/songwriter Smokey Robinson.

References[]

  1. ^ "2022 NFL Draft Prospect - Position Rankings".
  2. ^ "Position_rankings NFL Draft".
  3. ^ http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1263331
  4. ^ "2009 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
  5. ^ Panthers Draft Robinson in 5th Round
  6. ^ Tennessee Titans Duke Robinson
  7. ^ Jim Meehan (May 29, 2014). "Shock make changes in secondary, line". www.spokesman.com. The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved May 29, 2014.
  8. ^ "Soul Acquire Williams in Trade with San Jose". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. June 3, 2014. Retrieved June 4, 2014.

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