Demetris Robertson

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Demetris Robertson
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Position Wide receiver
Personal information
Born (1997-04-13) April 13, 1997 (age 28)
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school Savannah Christian
(Savannah, Georgia)
College
NFL draft 2022: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Demetris Rashaad Robertson (born April 13, 1997) is an American former football wide receiver. He played college football for the California Golden Bears, Georgia Bulldogs, and Auburn Tigers.

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Early life

Robertson attended Savannah Christian Preparatory School in Savannah, Georgia. A multi-sport athlete, he played basketball and participated in track and field in addition to football. [1] Robertson initially attended Savannah Country Day School, before transferring to Savannah Christian prior to his junior year. [2] As a senior, he rushed for 1,043 yards on 107 carries and nine touchdowns. [3] As a result of his performance, Robertson was selected to play in the US Army All-American Game. [4] A five-star recruit, he committed to play college football at the University of California, Berkeley. [5]

College career

As a true freshman, Robertson made an instant impact, becoming one of California's leading receivers. [6] He finished the 2016 season totaling 50 receptions for 767 yards and seven touchdowns, earning freshman All-American honors. [7] During the 2017 season, Robertson appeared in just two games before sustaining a lower-body injury that required surgery, resulting in him missing the rest of the season. [8] He received a medical redshirt and transferred to the University of Georgia the following summer. [9] Prior to the 2018 season, Robertson was ruled eligible to immediately play for the Bulldogs, rather than having to sit out the season to satisfy NCAA transfer rules. [10] In the first game of the season against Austin Peay, he ran for a 72-yard touchdown run in the 45–0 rout. [11] Robertson played sparingly during the 2018 season, recording no receptions. [12] His production increased the following season, as he hauled in a touchdown reception during the season opener against Vanderbilt. [13] [14] Robertson finished the 2019 season totaling 30 receptions for 333 yards and three touchdowns. [15] [16] After recording 12 catches for 110 yards in 2020, he entered the transfer portal. [17] In July 2021, Robertson announced his decision to transfer to Auburn University. [18] In his final season, he caught 37 passes for 489 yards and four touchdowns.

College statistics
SeasonTeamGPReceivingRushing
RecYdsAvgTDAttYardsAvgTD
2016 California 125076715.37
2017 California 277010.0024020.01
2018 Georgia 9410927.31
2019 Georgia 133033311.136528.70
2020 Georgia 10121109.20
2021 Auburn 123748913.245428.41
Career 581361,76913.0141724314.33

Professional career

After going undrafted in the 2022 NFL draft, Robertson signed with the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent. [19] On May 13, 2022, he was waived by the Seahawks. [20]

References

  1. Writer, Staff. "SCD's Robertson a top prospect at receiver". Savannah Morning News. Retrieved December 30, 2025.
  2. Knight, Dennis. "Savannah Country Day football standout Demetris Robertson transfers to Savannah Christian". Savannah Morning News. Retrieved December 30, 2025.
  3. "Demetris Robertson Wins 63rd Ashley Dearing Award". WSAV.
  4. "Demetris Robertson selected for US Army All-American Bowl". WJCL. May 21, 2016. Retrieved December 30, 2025.
  5. "Cal beats out Notre Dame for five-star receiver Demetris Robertson". The Vacaville Reporter. May 1, 2016. Retrieved December 30, 2025.
  6. Simmons, Rusty (October 7, 2016). "Cal freshman receiver Demetris Robertson has arrived". SFGATE. Archived from the original on September 26, 2022. Retrieved December 30, 2025.
  7. Butt, Jason. "What landing this former top-ranked receiver recruit would mean for Georgia". Macon Telegraph.
  8. "Cal WR Robertson out for season after surgery". ESPN.com. October 1, 2017. Retrieved December 30, 2025.
  9. Knight, Dennis. "Robertson announces transfer to Georgia". Savannah Morning News. Retrieved December 30, 2025.
  10. Emerson, Seth (August 11, 2018). "Demetris Robertson ruled immediately eligible to play for Georgia". The New York Times. ISSN   0362-4331 . Retrieved December 30, 2025.
  11. Weiszer, Marc. "Demetris Robertson shows 'what kind of playmaker he can be' on first UGA touch". Online Athens. Retrieved December 30, 2025.
  12. Emerson, Seth (January 8, 2019). "Demetris Robertson emerges as a key for the Georgia offense in 2019". The New York Times. ISSN   0362-4331 . Retrieved December 30, 2025.
  13. "Patient Demetris Robertson finally has a busy game for Georgia". Chattanooga Times Free Press. September 3, 2019. Retrieved December 30, 2025.
  14. Emerson, Seth (September 2, 2019). "'I had to wait my turn': Why Demetris Robertson is ready for a return to relevance, and maybe even prominence". The New York Times. ISSN   0362-4331 . Retrieved December 30, 2025.
  15. "Demetris Robertson believes transfer to Georgia has been great success". ajc. Retrieved December 30, 2025.
  16. Emerson, Seth (October 8, 2020). "Demetris Robertson and the key role he may play for Georgia's offense". The New York Times. ISSN   0362-4331 . Retrieved December 30, 2025.
  17. Weiszer, Marc. "Georgia WR Demetris Robertson hits the transfer portal for final college season". Online Athens. Retrieved December 30, 2025.
  18. Fletcher, James. "Auburn football lands former Georgia wide receiver Demetris Robertson in transfer portal". Montgomery Advertiser. Retrieved December 30, 2025.
  19. Smoot, Brody. "Auburn wide receiver signing with the Seahawks as undrafted free agent". Auburn Wire. Retrieved December 30, 2025.
  20. Inabinett, Mark (May 14, 2022). "Seattle Seahawks waive former Auburn wide receiver". al. Retrieved December 30, 2025.