Keenan Robinson

Keenan Robinson (born July 7, 1989 ) is an American football linebacker for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected in the fourth round of the 2012 NFL Draft by the Redskins. He played college football for the University of Texas.

Early years
Born in Omaha, Nebraska, Robinson attended Plano East Senior High School in Plano, Texas, where he played linebacker and defensive end, recording 273 career tackles with nine tackles for loss, five sacks, five forced fumbles, five fumble recoveries, six PBU, an INT and a blocked punt. He was named an All-American by USA Today and Parade in 2006. Regarded as a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, Robinson was listed as the No. 4 outside linebacker prospect in the class of 2007.

College career
Robinson redshirted his initial year at Texas and spent the 2008 season mostly on special teams. As a sophomore, he started 14 games at outside linebacker and earned an honorable mention All-Big 12 selection.

Washington Redskins
Robinson was drafted in the fourth round of 2012 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins. Defensive coordinator, Jim Haslett, announced that Robinson will switch from the outside linebacker position to inside linebacker. On May 17, 2012, he officially signed with the Redskins to a four-year contract. He suffered a tear in his right pectoral muscle in the Week 12 win against the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving. On November 26, 2012, Robinson was placed on injured reserve. Serving as a back-up to Perry Riley and on special teams, he recorded a total of 12 tackles.

On July 26, 2013, it was announced Robinson tore his left pectoral muscle the first day of training camp for the 2013 season and expected to be inactive for three to five months.