Shelton Robinson Explained

Shelton Robinson
Number:57, 51
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:September 14, 1960
Birth Place:Goldsboro, North Carolina, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lb:233
High School:Charles B. Aycock
(Pikeville, North Carolina)
College:North Carolina
Undraftedyear:1982
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Sacks
Statvalue1:2.5
Statlabel2:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue2:11
Statlabel3:Touchdowns
Statvalue3:2
Pfr:RobiSh20

Shelton Derrick Robinson (born September 14, 1960) is a former American football player. He played college football as a tight end and offensive lineman for the North Carolina Tar Heels from 1978 to 1981. He then switched to the linebacker position, playing seven years in the National Football League (NFL) for the Seattle Seahawks (1982–1985) and Detroit Lions (1986–1988). He appeared in 96 NFL games, 51 of them as a starter.[1] [2] [3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Shelton Robinson. Pro Football Archives. April 9, 2023.
  2. News: Former Tar Heel Switches From Blocks To Blitzes. The Charlotte Observer. October 24, 1983. 10A, 15A. Newspapers.com.
  3. News: Heels' end catches few passes but coach's eye. The News and Observer. August 18, 1981. 13. Newspapers.com.
  4. News: Hawks deal Robinson to Detroit. Spokane Chronicle. September 2, 1986. B1. Newspapers.com.