Janarius Robinson Explained

Janarius Robinson
Current Team:Las Vegas Raiders
Number:97
Position:Defensive end
Birth Date:5 May 1999
Birth Place:Panama City, Florida, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lb:260
High School:Bay
(Panama City, FL)
College:Florida State (2017–2020)
Draftyear:2021
Draftround:4
Draftpick:134
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:8
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:1.0
Pfr:R/RobiJa04

Janarius Robinson (born May 5, 1999) is an American football defensive end for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Florida State.[1]

Professional career

Minnesota Vikings

Robinson was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth round, 134th overall, of the 2021 NFL draft.[2] He signed his four-year rookie contract with Minnesota on May 19, 2021.[3] He was placed on injured reserve on August 23, 2021, prematurely ending his rookie season.[4]

Robinson was waived on August 30, 2022.[5] He was signed to the practice squad one day later.[6]

Philadelphia Eagles

On September 13, 2022, Robinson was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles off the Vikings practice squad.[7] He was placed on injured reserve on October 15.[8] He was activated on December 6.[9] Without Robinson (who had suffered a season–ending ankle injury), the Eagles made Super Bowl LVII and lost 38-35 to the Kansas City Chiefs.[10] [11] He was waived on August 29, 2023.[12]

Las Vegas Raiders

On August 31, 2023, Robinson was signed to the Las Vegas Raiders practice squad.[13] He was promoted to the active roster on December 5.[14]

Legal issues

On February 6, 2024, Robinson was arrested on suspicion of DUI after hitting a woman outside the Aria Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.[15]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Granville . Sam . April 29, 2021 . Bay High alum Janarius Robinson ready for the NFL Draft . August 6, 2021 . MyPanHandle.com . en-US.
  2. Web site: Young . Lindsey . Peters . Craig . Smith . Eric . May 1, 2021 . Minnesota Vikings Round 4 Recap of 2021 NFL Draft . October 1, 2023 . Vikings.com.
  3. Web site: Ortenberg . Andrew . May 19, 2021 . NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/19/21 . August 6, 2021 . Pro Football Rumors . en-US.
  4. Web site: August 23, 2021 . Vikings Announce Signings of Everson Griffen & Ito Smith, Make More Roster Moves . October 1, 2023 . Vikings.com.
  5. Web site: Peters . Craig . August 30, 2022 . Vikings Announce Roster Moves, Set Initial 53-Man Roster . October 1, 2023 . Vikings.com.
  6. Web site: Peters . Craig . August 31, 2022 . Vikings Sign 12 Players to Practice Squad . November 17, 2023 . Vikings.com.
  7. Web site: Zangaro . Dave . September 13, 2022 . Eagles put Barnett on IR, sign former 4th-rounder to replace him . November 18, 2023 . NBC Sports Philadelphia . en-US.
  8. Web site: Hurley . Sage . October 15, 2022 . Eagles activate Andre Dillard from Injured Reserve . November 20, 2023 . PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  9. Web site: Hurley . Sage . December 6, 2022 . Roster Moves: Eagles free spots on both the 53-man roster and practice squad . November 20, 2023 . PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  10. Web site: McPherson . Chris . January 7, 2023 . Eagles activate C.J. Gardner Johnson, Robert Quinn from Injured Reserve; sign Brett Kern to active roster . November 24, 2023 . PhiladelphiaEagles.com . en.
  11. Web site: Super Bowl LVII - Philadelphia Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs - February 12th, 2023 . March 26, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  12. Web site: Spadaro . Dave . McPherson . Chris . August 29, 2023 . Eagles announce initial 53-man roster . November 20, 2023 . PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  13. Web site: August 31, 2023 . Raiders sign 4 players to practice squad . November 20, 2023 . Raiders.com.
  14. Web site: Raiders sign DE Janarius Robinson to active roster . Edwards . Levi . Raiders.com . December 5, 2023 . December 5, 2023.
  15. Web site: Police report: Raiders player arrested for DUI after hitting woman at Las Vegas resort. February 14, 2024. news3lv.com. en.