Junior Robinson (gridiron football) explained

Junior Robinson
Number:22, 27
Position:Cornerback
Birth Date:3 February 1968
Birth Place:High Point, North Carolina, U.S.
Death Place:Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S.
College:East Carolina
Draftyear:1990
Draftround:5
Draftpick:110
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:26
Statlabel2:Kick returns
Statvalue2:11
Statlabel3:Kick return yards
Statvalue3:211

David Lee Robinson Jr. (February 3, 1968 – September 30, 1995) was an American professional football defensive back who played in the National Football League (NFL), the World League of American Football (WLAF), and the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played for the New England Patriots and Detroit Lions of the NFL, the Sacramento Surge of the WLAF, and the Sacramento Gold Miners and Memphis Mad Dogs of the CFL. Robinson played collegiately at East Carolina University.

Professional career

Robinson was selected by the New England Patriots in the fifth round (110th pick overall) of the 1990 NFL draft.[1] He signed with the team on July 19, 1990. During his rookie season, he appeared in all 16 regular season games and returned 11 kickoffs for 211 yards, averaging 19.2 yards per return.[2] The Patriots released him in final roster cuts on August 26, 1991.[3]

Death

Robinson died in a car accident on September 30, 1995.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1990 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-05-25 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  2. Web site: Junior Robinson NFL Football Statistics . . March 24, 2012.
  3. News: Pats Make Cuts; Looking For Help . Associated Press . August 27, 1991 . . March 25, 2012.
  4. Web site: David "Junior" Robinson. October 1, 1995 . . March 24, 2012.