Aldrick Robinson Explained

Aldrick Robinson
Number:11, 15, 19, 17
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:24 September 1988
Birth Place:Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:10
Weight Lbs:185
High School:Waxahachie
(Waxahachie, Texas)
College:SMU (2007–2010)
Draftyear:2011
Draftround:6
Draftpick:178
Pastteams:
Pastcoaching:
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statvalue1:86
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statvalue2:1,422
Statlabel3:Receiving touchdowns
Statvalue3:14
Pfr:RobiAl00

Aldrick Robinson (born September 24, 1988) is a former American football wide receiver. He played college football at Southern Methodist University (SMU) and was selected in the sixth round of the 2011 NFL draft by the Washington Redskins. He also played for the Baltimore Ravens, Atlanta Falcons, San Francisco 49ers, Minnesota Vikings, and Carolina Panthers.

Early life

Robinson attended Waxahachie High School in Waxahachie, Texas, where he played football for the Indians.[1] As a junior, he recorded 21 receptions for 651 yards and eight touchdowns. As a senior, he recorded 29 receptions for 647 yards and eight touchdowns and over 1,500 all-purpose yards. He was also named the team's most valuable player, a PrepStar all-region and a two-time all-district player. He was ranked 96th on The Dallas Morning News Area Top 100 list and named a Dave Campbell's Texas Football Player to Watch.[2]

Robinson was ranked a two-star prospect by Rivals.com.[3] Robinson received a scholarship offer from Kansas, but turned it down in order to attend SMU.[2]

College career

As a true freshman in 2007, Robinson saw action in nine games and recorded ten receptions for 166 yards.[4]

In 2008, Robinson started in ten games and recorded 59 receptions for 1,047 yards and 11 touchdowns.[5] He tied the SMU single-season touchdown record and became the third Mustang to compile a 1,000-yard season. His 210 yards against UCF was the all-time second-highest for a game at SMU and caught the school's second-longest touchdown reception at 94 yards. Robinson was named an honorable mention All-Conference USA player and to the Pegasus News All-DFW College Football Team.[2]

In the 2009 season, Robinson recorded 47 receptions for 800 yards and five touchdowns.[6] In the 2010 season, he had 65 receptions for 1,301 receiving yards and 14 receiving touchdowns.[7]

SMU head coach June Jones called him the fastest player he has coached and projected him as a first-day NFL Draft selection.[8] [9]

Robinson also competed in prep track and field. He finished second in the 200-meter dash at the University Interscholastic League (UIL) 4A State Championship with a time of 21.48 seconds, and placed 6th in the 100-meter dash at the Texas Relays with a time of 10.61 seconds.[2]

College statistics

SMU Mustangs
SeasonGPReceiving
Rec Yds Avg TD
20079 10 166 16.6 0
200810 59 1,047 17.7 11
200913 47 800 17.0 5
201014 65 1,301 20.0 14
Career 46 181 3,314 18.3 30

Professional career

Washington Redskins

2011 season

Robinson was selected by the Washington Redskins in the sixth round of the 2011 NFL draft.[10] On September 3, he was waived, but placed on the practice squad on September 6.[11] Robinson was activated to the active roster on December 27, filling the spot left open after Ryan Torain was waived.[12]

2012 season

At the start of 2012 training camp, it was announced that Robinson was taking reps as a punt returner, providing competition for Brandon Banks.[13] After having an impressive performance in the preseason,[14] he made the final 53-man roster at the start of the 2012 season.[15] Robinson made his NFL debut in the 2012 season opener win against the New Orleans Saints, subbing in for Pierre Garçon, who missed the entire second half of the game after suffering a foot injury.[16] In the game, he recorded 52 yards on four receptions and scored his first career touchdown.[17] [18] In Week 2 against the St. Louis Rams, Robinson had his first career start in place of an injured Garçon.[19] Though he recorded 40 yards on two receptions, he dropped a crucial 57-yard pass that hit him in the chest in the fourth quarter in their 31–28 loss to the Rams.[20] [21] During pre-game warm-ups for the Week 4 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Brandon Meriweather collided with him and both were inactive for the game, due to Meriweather re-injuring his knee and Robinson out with a concussion.[22] In the Week 11 win against the Philadelphia Eagles, Robinson scored his second career touchdown after catching a 49-yard touchdown pass from Robert Griffin III.[23] The following week, he caught a 68-yard touchdown pass in the Redskins' victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving.[24] He finished the 2012 season with 11 receptions for 237 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns.[25]

2013 season

After having a quiet start to the 2013 season, Robinson caught two passes for 75 yards, which included a 45-yard touchdown reception from Robert Griffin III in the 45–41 Week 7 win against the Chicago Bears.[26] [27] In Week 11, he scored a 41-yard touchdown pass against the Philadelphia Eagles.[28] He finished the 2013 season with 18 receptions for 365 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns in 16 games and one start.[29]

2014 season

On February 6, 2014, Robinson re-signed with the Redskins on a one-year deal.[30] On April 2, 2014, Robinson announced that he would be switching over to #15, allowing new teammate DeSean Jackson to wear number 11.[31] He was waived by the team on December 6.[32]

Baltimore Ravens

Robinson signed with the Baltimore Ravens practice squad on December 9, 2014.[33]

On January 23, 2015, Robinson signed a futures contract with the Ravens.[34] He was released by the Ravens on August 29, 2015.[35]

Atlanta Falcons

Robinson signed with the Atlanta Falcons on March 15, 2016.[36] In Week 4 against the Panthers, Robinson recorded two catches for 48 yards and his first touchdown since the 2013 season. Robinson and the Falcons reached Super Bowl LI, where they faced the New England Patriots. In the Super Bowl, the Falcons fell 34–28 in overtime.[37] Robinson finished the 2016 season with 20 receptions for 323 yards and two touchdowns on 32 targets.[38]

San Francisco 49ers

On March 10, 2017, Robinson signed a two-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers.[39]

In the 2017 season, Robinson recorded 19 receptions for 260 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns in 16 games and one start.[40]

On August 31, 2018, Robinson was released by the 49ers.[41]

Minnesota Vikings

On September 17, 2018, Robinson signed with the Minnesota Vikings.[42] In Week 4 of the 2018 season, against the Los Angeles Rams, he recorded two receiving touchdowns from Kirk Cousins in the 38–31 loss.[43]

Robinson finished the 2018 season with 17 receptions for 231 yards and five touchdowns.[44]

Carolina Panthers

On May 17, 2019, Robinson signed with the Carolina Panthers.[45] He was released during final roster cuts on August 30, 2019.[46]

Coaching career

In February 2022, Robinson became an offensive assistant on head coach Mike McDaniel’s inaugural staff with the Miami Dolphins.[47] [48]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Roberts . Tim . February 4, 2017 . Former Waxahachie player one win away from being a Super Bowl Champ . October 17, 2018 . CW33 Dallas / Ft. Worth.
  2. Web site: Aldrick Robinson – Football . August 31, 2023 . SMU Athletics . en.
  3. Web site: Aldrick Robinson, 2007 Wide Receiver, SMU . August 31, 2023 . Rivals.com . en-US.
  4. Web site: Aldrick Robinson 2007 Game Log . August 31, 2023 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
  5. Web site: Aldrick Robinson 2008 Game Log . August 31, 2023 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
  6. Web site: Aldrick Robinson 2009 Game Log . August 31, 2023 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
  7. Web site: Aldrick Robinson 2010 Gamelog . August 31, 2023 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
  8. Web site: Durrett . Richard . January 27, 2010 . June Jones addresses SMU's past, future . August 31, 2023 . ESPN.com . en.
  9. Web site: April 4, 2011 . SMU's Aldrick Robinson trys to improve NFL draft status . August 31, 2023 . WFAA . en-US.
  10. Web site: 2011 NFL Draft Listing . October 17, 2018 . Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  11. News: Jones . Mike . September 4, 2011 . Evan Royster, four others signed to Redskins' practice squad . WashingtonPost.com . September 4, 2011.
  12. News: Jones . Mike . December 27, 2011 . Redskins promote Aldrick Robinson to 53-man roster . WashingtonPost.com . December 27, 2011.
  13. Web site: Tinsman . Brian . July 26, 2012 . Thursday Training Camp Practice Notes . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20171010010415/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Thursday-Training-Camp-Practice-Notes/bfb7d390-805f-4cdc-b82c-ef0050e60da1 . October 10, 2017 . July 26, 2012 . Redskins.com.
  14. Web site: Tinsman . Brian . August 18, 2012 . Robinson: 'I'm A Game Time Player' . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20171010005310/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Robinson-Im-A-Game-Time-Player/080f4cd7-bddc-41f7-a5c3-f03b1446a59e . October 10, 2017 . September 1, 2012 . Redskins.com.
  15. Web site: Campbell . Rich . August 31, 2012 . Brandon Banks, Aldrick Robinson expected to survive Redskins' final cuts . WashingtonTimes.com . dead . September 1, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120903032409/http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/redskins-watch/2012/aug/31/brandon-banks-aldrick-robinson-expected-survive-fi/ . September 3, 2012.
  16. Web site: Whyno . Stephen . September 9, 2012 . Redskins' Pierre Garcon 'should be good to go next week' . WashingtonTimes.com . dead . September 11, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120911061154/http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/redskins-watch/2012/sep/9/redskins-pierre-garcon-foot-injury-good-next-week/ . September 11, 2012.
  17. Web site: Campbell . Rich . September 11, 2012 . Redskins – Saints Film Review: OFFENSE . WashingtonTimes.com . dead . September 11, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120912103359/http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/redskins-watch/2012/sep/11/redskins-saints-film-review-offense/ . September 12, 2012.
  18. Web site: Tinsman . Brian . September 10, 2012 . Redskins-Saints Post-Game Notes . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170620061839/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Saints-Post-Game-Notes/b8a548bb-8208-4375-a472-103528fdd3fb . June 20, 2017 . September 11, 2012 . Redskins.com.
  19. Web site: Campbell . Rich . September 17, 2012 . Adam Carriker, Brian Orakpo add to Redskins' injury woes . WashingtonTimes.com . September 17, 2012.
  20. Web site: Jones . Mike . September 17, 2012 . Redskins-Rams: Five observations from Sunday's loss . WashingtonPost.com . September 17, 2012.
  21. Web site: Campbell . Rich . September 19, 2012 . Redskins – Rams Film Review: OFFENSE . WashingtonTimes.com . dead . September 20, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120922235513/http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/redskins-watch/2012/sep/19/redskins-rams-film-review-offense/ . September 22, 2012.
  22. Web site: Campbell . Rich . October 1, 2012 . Brandon Meriweather out a week, Aldrick Robinson out indefinitely after collision . WashingtonTimes.com . dead . October 2, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121005012530/http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/redskins-watch/2012/oct/1/brandon-meriweather-out-week-aldrick-robinson-out-/ . October 5, 2012.
  23. Web site: Tinsman . Brian . November 18, 2012 . Redskins Stifle Eagles At Home, Win 31–6 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121123182833/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Stifle-Eagles-At-Home-Win-31-6/c08163cb-3a66-4d88-a57c-4fd320376d85 . November 23, 2012 . November 22, 2012 . Redskins.com.
  24. Web site: Tinsman . Brian . November 22, 2012 . Redskins Score Texas-Sized Win, 38–31 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121128051123/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Score-Texas-Sized-Win-38-31/9c63b942-5134-4b19-86b4-2703d32e217e . November 28, 2012 . November 22, 2012 . Redskins.com.
  25. Web site: Aldrick Robinson 2012 Game Log . August 31, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  26. Web site: Tinsman . Brian . October 21, 2013 . Redskins-Bears Monday Stats Pack . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20180303050424/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Bears-Monday-Stats-Pack/06fd5e18-0aa5-41ff-b63a-23d368f06e43 . March 3, 2018 . November 11, 2013 . Redskins.com.
  27. Web site: Czarda . Stephen . October 21, 2013 . Robinson Takes The Top Off Bears Defense . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20180303050535/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Robinson-Takes-The-Top-Off-Bears-Defense/a184643d-4876-40c8-93d4-2b6997b705e4 . March 3, 2018 . November 11, 2013 . Redskins.com.
  28. Web site: Tinsman . Brian . November 18, 2013 . Redskins-Eagles Monday Stats Pack . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170806020811/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Eagles-Monday-Stats-Pack/002bc2ec-43ee-4e8d-a8a5-6d0025feddff . August 6, 2017 . November 27, 2013 . Redskins.com.
  29. Web site: Aldrick Robinson 2013 Game Log . August 31, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  30. Web site: Jones . Mike . February 6, 2014 . Redskins re-sign wide receiver Aldrick Robinson . February 8, 2014 . WashingtonPost.com.
  31. Web site: Clarke . Liz . August 1, 2014 . Aldrick Robinson eager to prove he’s more than a deep-ball threat . August 31, 2023 . Washington Post . en-US.
  32. Web site: Wesseling . Chris . December 6, 2014 . Aldrick Robinson cut by Washington Redskins . December 7, 2014 . NFL.com.
  33. Web site: Butt . Jason . December 9, 2014 . Antoine Cason's signing among Ravens roster moves . December 9, 2014 . Baltimore Beatdown.
  34. Web site: Wilkening . Mike . January 23, 2015 . Ravens sign WR Aldrick Robinson to reserve/future deal . August 31, 2023 . NBCSports.com.
  35. Web site: Hensley . Jamison . August 31, 2015 . Ravens trim roster to 82 by cutting eight players . September 1, 2015 . ESPN.com.
  36. Web site: March 15, 2016 . Falcons Sign Parms, Robinson and Van Dyke . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170807071941/http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/blog/article-1/Falcons-Sign-Parms-Robinson-and-Van-Dyke/1e8d2513-0080-4377-8596-d11df64ecc85 . August 7, 2017 . AtlantaFalcons.com.
  37. Web site: Super Bowl LI – New England Patriots vs. Atlanta Falcons – February 5th, 2017 . August 6, 2017 . Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  38. Web site: Aldrick Robinson 2016 Game Log . August 31, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  39. Web site: March 10, 2017 . 49ers Agree to Terms with Three Free Agents . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20171117034050/http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/49ers-Agree-to-Terms-with-Three-Free-Agents/d0977949-e8a0-4aa5-bfaa-9dba991da524 . November 17, 2017 . 49ers.com.
  40. Web site: Aldrick Robinson 2017 Game Log . August 31, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  41. Web site: August 31, 2018 . 49ers Trade for OL Shon Coleman, Cut 12 Players . August 31, 2023 . 49ers.com.
  42. Web site: September 17, 2018 . Vikings Sign WR Aldrick Robinson, Waive K Daniel Carlson . August 31, 2023 . Vikings.com.
  43. Web site: Arritt . Dan . September 28, 2018 . New Viking Aldrick Robinson proves a great catch with two touchdowns . October 17, 2018 . Twin Cities.
  44. Web site: Aldrick Robinson 2018 Game Log . August 31, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  45. Web site: Strickland . Bryan . May 17, 2019 . Aldrick Robinson signs one-year contract with Panthers . August 31, 2023 . Panthers.com.
  46. Web site: Henson . Max . August 30, 2019 . Panthers announce first wave of 2019 roster cuts . August 30, 2019 . Panthers.com.
  47. Web site: February 18, 2022. Dolphins promote from within for safeties coach, retain O-line coach in lesser role as full staff announced. February 19, 2022. Boston Herald. en-US.
  48. Web site: MiamiDolphins.com. PRESS RELEASE: Miami Dolphins announce 2022 coaching staff. February 18, 2022. July 28, 2022.

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