Aaron Robinson (American football)

Aaron Robinson
Personal information
Born: (1998-11-10) November 10, 1998 (age 25)
Deerfield Beach, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:Deerfield Beach
College:
Position:Cornerback
NFL draft:2021 / round: 3 / pick: 71
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:32
Pass deflections:4
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Aaron Robinson (born November 10, 1998) is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football at Alabama and UCF, and was drafted by the Giants in the third round of the 2021 NFL draft.

Early years

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Robinson grew up in Deerfield Beach, Florida, and attended Deerfield Beach High School. He finished his senior season with 41 tackles, four interceptions and four pass break-ups and was named first-team All-Class 8A. He was a four-star recruit, per ESPN.[1] Robinson initially committed to play college football at Florida before flipping his commitment to Alabama shortly before National Signing Day.[2][3]

College career

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Robinson began his collegiate career at Alabama. He played in 13 games as a true freshman as a reserve cornerback and on special teams. Robinson announced that he intended to transfer from Alabama during the summer before his sophomore year and ultimately chose to enroll at UCF.[4][5]

Robinson sat out his first year with the Knights per NCAA transfer rules.[6] He suffered a serious injury on the opening kickoff of his first game with the team and missed multiple weeks of his redshirt sophomore season.[7] As a redshirt junior, Robinson recorded 54 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, three interceptions and 10 pass breakups with one forced fumble and was named second-team All-American Athletic Conference (AAC).[8] Robinson was named second-team All-AAC again as a redshirt senior.

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 11+1⁄2 in
(1.82 m) 		186 lb
(84 kg) 		30+1⁄4 in
(0.77 m) 		8+3⁄4 in
(0.22 m)		 4.38 s 1.58 s 2.46 s 4.31 s 6.90 s 37.0 in
(0.94 m)		 10 ft 3 in
(3.12 m)		 15 reps
All values from Pro Day[9][10][11]

Robinson was selected by the New York Giants in the third round (71st overall) of the 2021 NFL draft.[12] He signed his four-year rookie contract with New York on May 27, 2021.[13] He was placed on the reserve/physically unable to perform (PUP) list to start the 2021 season. He was activated on November 1, 2021.[14]

On September 14, 2022, Robinson had his appendix removed and would not be able to play in Week 2 & 3 games against the Carolina Panthers and Dallas Cowboys.[15] On October 4, 2022, Robinson was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury.[16]

Robinson was placed on the reserve/PUP list to start the 2023 season as he recovered from his knee injury.[17]

Robinson was waived by the Giants on July 31, 2024 following a failed physical.[18]

References

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  1. ^ "Aaron Robinson - 2020 - Football". UCF Athletics. Retrieved January 5, 2022.
  2. ^ "Recruiting: Breaking down Gators' commit, WR/DB Aaron Robinson". Palm Beach Post. June 16, 2015. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  3. ^ Kenyon, David (February 3, 2016). "Aaron Robinson Flips Commitment from Florida to Alabama". Bleacher Report. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  4. ^ "Alabama players B.J. Emmons, Aaron Robinson plan to transfer". The Tuscaloosa News. July 20, 2017. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  5. ^ "Alabama CB Aaron Robinson transferring to UCF". Orlando Sentinel. July 29, 2017. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  6. ^ "UCF defensive back Aaron Robinson savors return to field". Orlando Sentinel. October 9, 2018. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  7. ^ "UCF's Aaron Robinson stretchered off field after season-opening kickoff". USA Today. Associated Press. August 30, 2018. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  8. ^ Murschel, Matt (July 21, 2020). "UCF DB Richie Grant, Aaron Robinson named to Jim Thorpe Award watch list". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  9. ^ "Aaron Robinson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
  10. ^ "2021 Draft Scout Aaron Robinson, Central Florida NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
  11. ^ "Aaron Robinson 2021 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
  12. ^ Eisen, Michael (April 30, 2021). "Giants trade up for UCF CB Aaron Robinson". Giants.com. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
  13. ^ "NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/27/21".
  14. ^ Eisen, Michael (November 1, 2021). "Giants activate 4; LB Carter Coughlin to IR". Giants.com.
  15. ^ Salomone, Dan (September 14, 2022). "Presser Points: CB Aaron Robinson to miss Week 2 vs. Panthers". Giants.com.
  16. ^ Eisen, Michael (October 4, 2022). "CB Aaron Robinson (knee) placed on injured reserve". Giants.com.
  17. ^ Eisen, Michael (August 30, 2023). "Giants announce 53-man roster for 2023". Giants.com.
  18. ^ Elsen, Michael. "Giants sign OL Greg Van Roten; CB Aaron Robinson waived/failed physical". giants.com. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
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