Name Greg Robinson Roster status: Active Weight 151 kg | College: Auburn Height 1.96 m Position Offensive lineman | |
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Date of birth: (1992-10-21) October 21, 1992 (age 23) NFL draft: 2014 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2 Parents Greg Blackledge, Rhonda Robinson Profiles | ||
Greg robinson 2014 nfl draft profile
Gregory Robinson (born October 21, 1992) is an American football offensive tackle for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the St. Louis Rams second overall in the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college football at Auburn.
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- Greg robinson 2014 nfl draft profile
- Early years
- College career
- St LouisLos Angeles Rams
- Detroit Lions
- References
Early years
Robinson attended Thibodaux High School in Thibodaux, Louisiana, where he was a two-time all-state lineman for the football team. He did not play on the offensive line until junior year of high school after playing defensive line as a freshman. After his senior season, Robinson participated in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.
As a standout athlete, Robinson was one of the state's top performers in the shot put competition. In the discus, he got a top-throw of 43.48 meters at the 2010 Thibodaux Tiger Relays, placing second. He won the shot put event at the 2011 High School Last Chance Qualifier, recording a career-best throw of 18.26 meters.
Regarded as a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, Robinson was ranked as the second best guard prospect in the nation, behind Aundrey Walker.
College career
At Auburn, Robinson was redshirted in 2011. He took over as the starting left tackle in 2012 and started 11 games. As a sophomore in 2013, he was a first team All-SEC selection.
St. Louis/Los Angeles Rams
Robinson was drafted by the St. Louis Rams second overall in the 2014 NFL Draft. Robinson was the highest Auburn Tigers offensive lineman ever selected, beating out Ken Rice, the 8th overall pick in 1961.
On June 16, 2014, the Rams signed Robinson to a fully guaranteed, four-year, $21.28 million rookie contract that also includes a $13.79 million signing bonus and no offset language.
In the 2016 season, Robinson reportedly showed up to training camp 14-15 lbs overweight. He started the regular season as the starting left tackle but was inefficient throughout the first ten games of the season and was also penalized 12 times in the first ten games. On November 27, 2016, Robinson was a healthy scratch for the Rams' Week 11 match-up against the New Orleans Saints and was replaced by starting left guard Rodger Saffold.
On March 9, 2017, after the signing of tackle Andrew Whitworth, the Rams announced that they are moving Robinson's position to guard. He was later reported on April 11, 2017 that Robinson would be moved to right tackle and that Rob Havenstein would be moved from right tackle to guard. On May 2, 2017, the Rams declined the fifth-year option on Robinson's contract, making him a free agent after the 2017 season.
Detroit Lions
On June 15, 2017, Robinson was traded to the Detroit Lions for a 2018 sixth round draft pick. The trade was made after Lions starting left tackle Taylor Decker underwent shoulder surgery that would make him miss 4-6 months.