Michael Robinson (arena football)

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Michael Robinson
No. 48
Position: Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1986-03-03) March 3, 1986 (age 38)
Newburgh, New York
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:265 lb (120 kg)
Career information
College: Nassau
Undrafted: 2006
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • 2011 1st Team All-UIFL
  • 2012 1st Team All-UIFL North
Career Arena statistics
Tackles:6.5
Sacks:1
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

Michael Robinson (born March 3, 1986) is a former professional arena football and indoor football defensive end.

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College career

Robinson attended Nassau Community College where he was a standout member of the football team. He was named a 2005 pre-season NJCAA honorable mention as a tight end by Rivals.com. [1]

Professional career

Huntington Hammer

Robinson was selected with the first pick of the second round (7th overall) by the Huntington Hammer in the 2011 UIFL Draft. [2] Robinson enjoyed a great season with the Hammer, [3] on his way to being named to the 1st Team All-UIFL as a defensive lineman.

Harrisburg Stampede

Robinson played in one game with the Harrisburg Stampede of the Southern Indoor Football League. [4]

Erie Explosion

Robinson recorded 20 sacks in 12 games, earning him First Team All-UIFL honors. He also had 14.5 tackles for loss.

Kansas City Command

Michael's strong UIFL season earned him a call-up to the Kansas City Command, where he recorded five tackles and one sack in three games.

Pittsburgh Power

Robinson signed with the Pittsburgh Power with one week left in the 2013 regular season.

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  2. "UIFL Player Draft Saturday October 30th, 2010". www.uiflfootball.com. UIFL. November 26, 2010. Archived from the original on January 5, 2013. Retrieved August 13, 2012.
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