| Offensive guard | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth: October 10, 1986 | |
| Place of birth: Atlanta, Georgia | |
| Career information | |
| College: Oklahoma | |
| NFL Draft: 2009 / Round: 5 / Pick: 163 | |
| No regular season or postseason appearances | |
| Career history | |
* Carolina Panthers ( 2009– 2011)*
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| Career highlights and awards | |
* First-team All-Big 12 (2007, 2008)
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| Career NFL statistics as of 2009 | |
| Games played | 0 |
| Games started | 0 |
| Receptions | 1 |
| Receiving yards | 9 |
| Tackles | 1 |
| Stats at ArenaFan.com | |
George "Duke" Robinson (born October 10, 1986) is a former American football guard. 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's 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 fifth round of the 2009 draft with the 163rd overall pick by the Carolina Panthers.[4][5]
Tennessee Titans[]
Duke Robinson was signed to the Titans on January 6, 2012. He was then released on April 20, 2012.[6]
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.[7]
San Jose SaberCats[]
On June 2, 2014, Robinson was traded to the San Jose SaberCats for Julius Williams.[8]
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 life[]
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
- ↑ "2009 NFL Draft Listing" (in en). https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2009/draft.htm.
- ↑ 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. http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2014/may/29/shock-make-changes-in-secondary-line/. Retrieved May 29, 2014.
- ↑ "Soul Acquire Williams in Trade with San Jose". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. June 3, 2014. http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4801344. Retrieved June 4, 2014.
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