Koren Robinson

Receptions:	294
Receiving yards:	4,244
Touchdowns:	16

Koren Robinson
No. 81, 18
Position:	Wide receiver
Personal information
Born:	March 19, 1980 (age 41); Belmont, North Carolina
Height:	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:	205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:	Belmont (NC) South Point
College:	North Carolina State
NFL Draft:	2001 / Round: 1 / Pick: 9
Career history
	Seattle Seahawks (2001–2004); Minnesota Vikings (2005); Green Bay Packers (2006–2007); Seattle Seahawks (2008); Florida Tuskers (2009)*; New York Sentinels (2009);
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
	Pro Bowl (2005); First-team All-Pro (2005); ACC Rookie of the Year (1999);
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:
Receptions:	294
Receiving yards:	4,244
Touchdowns:	16
	Player stats at NFL.com

Koren Lynard Robinson (born March 19, 1980) is a former American football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for eight seasons. He played college football for North Carolina State University. He was drafted by the Seahawks ninth overall in the 2001 NFL Draft, and also played for the NFL's Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers between stints with the Seahawks. He was selected to the Pro Bowl with the Vikings in 2005.

Professional career[]

First stint with Seahawks[]

The Seattle Seahawks drafted Robinson with the 9th overall pick in the 2001 NFL Draft, which was acquired along with a first round pick that was used to select Shaun Alexander in a trade that sent Joey Galloway to the Dallas Cowboys.

Minnesota Vikings[]

Robinson was signed by the Minnesota Vikings. He was given a limited role in his time with the Vikings and was named the team's kick returner. Despite it being the first time in his career he had returned kicks, Robinson made the Pro Bowl in 2005.

Green Bay Packers[]

In September 2006, Robinson was signed by the Green Bay Packers, much by the urging of then-quarterback Brett Favre and GM Ted Thompson (former Seahawks executive who had drafted Robinson in 2001 in Seattle). Robinson was suspended without pay on October 16, 2006 for a minimum of one year for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.^[1] Robinson worked out with Favre's trainer to stay in football shape. Robinson was reinstated by Commissioner Goodell in October 2007, and he completed the 2007 season with 21 catches for 241 yards and one touchdown. His touchdown came against the Detroit Lions on December 30, 2007.^[2]

However, the Packers picked two younger receivers in the 2008 NFL Draft, creating a logjam at the position. Robinson was deemed expendable, and the Packers released him on May 9, 2008. Packers General Manager Ted Thompson said, "I think a lot of Koren. I'm very proud to be able to see him turn things around. He's a true professional. He helped us in the locker room. He helped the young guys learn to be pros."

Second stint with Seahawks[]

On September 16, 2008, the Seahawks signed Robinson, due to the large number of injuries at the receiver position. In his second stint with the Seahawks, Robinson broke the franchise record with the longest catch in team history. Back-up quarterback Seneca Wallace threw a pass to Robinson that went for 90 yards and a touchdown on the Seahawks' first play from scrimmage against the Philadelphia Eagles at Qwest Field in Seattle on November 2, 2008 which was also the longest pass in team history. On January 26, 2009 it was reported by Pro Football Weekly that Robinson was not expected to be back with the Seahawks the next season due to a chronic knee injury.^[3]

Florida Tuskers[]

Robinson was signed by the Florida Tuskers of the United Football League on September 3, 2009.^[4]

New York Sentinels[]

Robinson was traded to the Sentinels for future considerations.

NFL career statistics[]

Year	Team	Games		Receiving					Returning
Year	Team	GP	GS	Rec	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD	Ret	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD
2001	SEA	16	13	39	536	13.7	42	1	—	—	—	—	—
2002	SEA	16	16	78	1,240	15.9	83	5	—	—	—	—	—
2003	SEA	15	15	65	896	13.8	38	4	—	—	—	—	—
2004	SEA	10	8	31	495	16	33	2	—	—	—	—	—
2005	MIN	14	5	22	347	15.8	80	1	47	1,221	26.0	86	1
2006	GB	4	0	7	89	12.7	24	0	12	253	21.1	31	0
2007	GB	9	1	21	241	11.5	43	1	25	596	23.8	67	0
2008	SEA	12	12	31	400	12.9	90	2	—	—	—	—	—
Career		96	70	294	4,244	14.4	90	16	84	2,070	24.6	86	1

References[]

^ https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=2629860^{[bare URL]}
^ "Packers rest starters, head to playoffs after handling Lions". ESPN. Retrieved November 15, 2012.
^ http://www.profootballweekly.com/PFW/The+Way+We+Hear+It/Whispers/2008/nfcwest012509.htm^{[permanent dead link]}
^ Hays, Chris (September 4, 2009). "Florida Tuskers add 11 to roster, bringing total to 43 players; training camp opens next week in Orlando". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved August 30, 2011.

[1] ttps://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=2629860^{[bare URL]}

[2] "Packers rest starters, head to playoffs after handling Lions". ESPN. Retrieved November 15, 2012.

[3] ttp://www.profootballweekly.com/PFW/The+Way+We+Hear+It/Whispers/2008/nfcwest012509.htm^{[permanent dead link]}

[4] Hays, Chris (September 4, 2009). "Florida Tuskers add 11 to roster, bringing total to 43 players; training camp opens next week in Orlando". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved August 30, 2011.

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