Duke Robinson
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| Position: | Offensive guard | ||||||
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| Date of birth: | October 10, 1986 | ||||||
| Place of birth: | Atlanta, Georgia | ||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 330 lb (150 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Atlanta (GA) Washington | ||||||
| College: | Oklahoma | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2009 / Round: 5 / Pick: 163 | ||||||
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| Career NFL statistics as of 2009 | |||||||
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| Career Arena statistics as of 2013 | |||||||
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| Player stats at ArenaFan.com | |||||||
George "Duke" Robinson (born October 10, 1986) is an American football guard who is currently a free agent. Robinson played college football for the University of Oklahoma, and was recognized as an All-American twice. He was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL Draft.
Early years
Robinson was born in Atlanta, Georgia. He played high school football at Washington High School in Atlanta.
College career
Robinson attended the University of Oklahoma, where he played for coach Bob Stoops' Oklahoma Sooners football team from 2005 to 2008. He was recognized as a consensus first-team All-American a junior in 2007, and again as a senior in 2008. He was also a two-time first-team All-Big 12 selection. Sports Illustrated magazine named him to its All-Decade Team in 2009.
Professional career
2009 NFL Draft
Robinson was considered the number one guard prospect by many NFL scouting analyst and projected to go 2nd round of the draft until a poor performance in the BCS championship game prior to the draft.[1][2] He was praised for his leadership, his ability to pass protect and be a force in the running game.[3]
Carolina Panthers
Duke was selected in the 5th round of the 2009 draft with the 163rd overall pick by the Carolina Panthers.[4]
Tennessee Titans
Duke Robinson was signed to the Titans on January 6, 2012. He was then released on April 20, 2012.[5]
Utah Blaze
Duke signed with the Utah Blaze of the Arena Football League on May 6, 2013.
Spokane Shock
Robinson was assigned to the Spokane Shock after the AFL dispersal draft on September 6, 2013.
Philadelphia Soul
On May 28, 2014, Robinson was traded by the Shock to the Philadelphia Soul for Fred Shaw.[6]
San Jose SaberCats
On June 2, 2014, Robinson was traded to the San Jose SaberCats for Julius Williams.[7]
Jacksonville Sharks
On March 21, 2016, Robinson was assigned to the Jacksonville Sharks.
Portland Steel
On April 25, 2016, Robinson was traded to the Portland Steel for Jamar Howard.
Personal
He is the grandnephew of singer/songwriter Smokey Robinson.
References
- ↑ http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/prospectrankings/TSX/2009_OG
- ↑ http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/draft/position_rankings?position=G
- ↑ http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1263331
- ↑ Panthers Draft Robinson in 5th Round
- ↑ Tennessee Titans Duke Robinson
- ↑ Jim Meehan (May 29, 2014). "Shock make changes in secondary, line". www.spokesman.com. The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved May 29, 2014.
- ↑ "Soul Acquire Williams in Trade with San Jose". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. June 3, 2014. Retrieved June 4, 2014.