Amik Robertson

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Amik Robertson
No. 21 – Detroit Lions
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1998-07-06) July 6, 1998 (age 26)
Thibodaux, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:183 lb (83 kg)
Career information
High school: Thibodaux
College: Louisiana Tech (2017–2019)
NFL draft: 2020  / round: 4 / pick: 139
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:111
Forced fumbles:2
Fumble recoveries:1
Pass deflections:15
Interceptions:4
Defensive touchdowns:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Amik Robertson (born July 6, 1998) is an American professional football cornerback for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Louisiana Tech. Robertson was drafted by the Las Vegas Raiders in 2020.

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Early life

Robertson attended Thibodaux High School in Thibodaux, Louisiana. [1] A 3-star recruit, Robertson committed to Louisiana Tech to play football over offers from Houston, Kansas State, and LSU, among others. [2]

College career

Robertson played at Louisiana Tech University from 2017 to 2019. [3] [4] He became a starter his freshman year and remained there throughout his college career. As a freshman he was the Defensive MVP of the 2017 Frisco Bowl. [5] As a junior he was named a first-team All-American by the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA). [6] He finished his career with 184 tackles, 14 interceptions, four sacks and three touchdowns. After his junior season, he entered the 2020 NFL draft, forgoing his senior season. [7]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span
5 ft 8+38 in
(1.74 m)
187 lb
(85 kg)
30+14 in
(0.77 m)
9 in
(0.23 m)
All values from NFL Combine [8]

Las Vegas Raiders

Robertson was selected by the Las Vegas Raiders in the fourth round with the 139th pick in the 2020 NFL draft. [9]

Detroit Lions

On March 14, 2024, Robertson signed a two-year contract with the Detroit Lions. [10]

NFL career statistics

Legend
BoldCareer high

Regular season

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckIntYdsAvgLngTDPDFFFRYdsTD
2020 LV 804310.0000.00000000
2021 LV 102191450.0000.00000000
2022 LV 177382991.0273.570911681
2023 LV 17125038121.024020.040061000
Career 522111184272.044711.74001521681

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