Darius Robinson

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Darius Robinson
No. 56 – Arizona Cardinals
Position: Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (2001-09-13) September 13, 2001 (age 23)
Southfield, Michigan, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:286 lb (130 kg)
Career information
High school:Canton (Canton, Michigan)
College: Missouri (2019–2023)
NFL draft: 2024  / round: 1 / pick: 27
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Darius Robinson (born September 13, 2001) is an American professional football defensive end for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Missouri Tigers and was selected by the Cardinals in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft.

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Early life

Robinson originally attended Canton Preparatory High School in Canton, Michigan where he played basketball before transferring to Canton High School in Canton before his junior year to play football. [1] He played defensive tackle, outside linebacker and tight end in high school. He committed to the University of Missouri to play college football. [2] [3]

College career

Robinson played in five games as a freshman at Missouri in 2019 and had one tackle. As a sophomore in 2020, he played seven games with two starts at defensive tackle and had 11 tackles and one sack. As a junior in 2021, he started six of 10 games and recorded 21 tackles. Robinson played in all 13 games as a senior in 2022 with 10 starts, finishing the season with 35 tackles and 3.5 sacks. [4] He returned to Missouri for his final season in 2023 and switched from defensive tackle to defensive end. [5] [6] [7]

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
6 ft 5+1⁄8 in
(1.96 m)		285 lb
(129 kg)		34+1⁄2 in
(0.88 m)		10+5⁄8 in
(0.27 m)		4.95 s1.73 s2.90 s4.76 s7.87 s35.0 in
(0.89 m)		9 ft 3 in
(2.82 m)		28 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day [8] [9]

Robinson was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the first round (27th overall) of the 2024 NFL draft. The Cardinals had previously acquired the pick from the Houston Texans when they traded up to the third pick in the previous draft. [10] He was placed on injured reserve on August 27, 2024 with a calf injury. [11] He was activated on October 28.

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References

  1. ↑ Moore, Wilson (September 17, 2021). "'The great ones, they have it': Darius Robinson's transition to football". The Reporter. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
  2. ↑ Farrell, Perry A. (December 19, 2018). "Canton's Darius Robinson: Missouri football 'seemed like family and home'". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
  3. ↑ Emons, Brad (December 19, 2018). "Canton's Robinson pulls off big surprise, signs with Missouri Tigers". Observer and Eccentric Newspapers and Hometown Weeklies. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
  4. ↑ Stahl, Matt (January 1, 2023). "Mizzou football: Darius Robinson forgoes NFL Draft to return for 2023 season". Columbia Daily Tribune. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
  5. ↑ Stahl, Matt (March 3, 2023). "How Darius Robinson's move outside helps fill a hole for Missouri football's defense". Columbia Daily Tribune. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
  6. ↑ "'Dream Big': Mizzou football captain Darius Robinson's path to elite defensive end". Columbia Daily Tribune.
  7. ↑ McAndrew, Calum (March 9, 2023). "Darius Robinson's return, expanded role changes scope of Mizzou football's defensive line". STLtoday.com. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Darius Robinson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  9. ↑ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Darius Robinson College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  10. ↑ Gershman, Zach (April 25, 2024). "With First-Round Pick No. 2, Cardinals Take Darius Robinson". azcardinals.com. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  11. ↑ Urban, Darren (August 27, 2024). "Cardinals Trim Roster To Get To 53 For Regular Season". AZCardinals.com.
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