Aaron Robinson (American football)

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Aaron Robinson
Personal information
Born: (1998-11-10) November 10, 1998 (age 26)
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 professional football cornerback. He played college football at Alabama and UCF, and was selected by the New York Giants in the third round of the 2021 NFL draft.

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Early life

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

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

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-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 s1.58 s2.46 s4.31 s6.90 s37.0 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]

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  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 (July 31, 2024). "Giants sign OL Greg Van Roten; CB Aaron Robinson waived/failed physical". Giants.com. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
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