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.
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||
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| Born: | February 3, 1968 High Point, North Carolina, U.S. | ||||
| Died: | September 30, 1995 (aged 27) Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S. | ||||
| Height: | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 181 lb (82 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | High Point (NC) Andrews[1] | ||||
| College: | East Carolina | ||||
| NFL draft: | 1990 / round: 5 / pick: 110 | ||||
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Early life and college career
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Professional career
editRobinson was selected by the New England Patriots in the fifth round (110th pick overall) of the 1990 NFL draft.[2] 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.[3] The Patriots released him in final roster cuts on August 26, 1991.[4]
Death
editRobinson died in a car accident on September 30, 1995.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Andrews whips Grimsley". News and Record. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
- ^ "1990 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 25, 2023.
- ^ "Junior Robinson NFL Football Statistics". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 24, 2012.
- ^ "Pats Make Cuts; Looking For Help". Bangor Daily News. Associated Press. August 27, 1991. Retrieved March 25, 2012.
- ^ "David "Junior" Robinson". Gainesville Sun. October 1, 1995. Retrieved March 24, 2012.