Jakob Robinson

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Jakob Robinson
BYU Cougars–No. 0
Position Cornerback
ClassSenior
Major Economics
Personal information
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg)
Career history
College
High school Orem (Orem, Utah)
Career highlights and awards

Jakob Robinson is an American college football cornerback for the BYU Cougars. He previously played for the Utah State Aggies.

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Early life

Robinson attended Orem High School in Orem, Utah. He was rated as a three-star recruit and committed to play college football for the Utah State Aggies. [1] [2]

College career

Utah State

As a freshman in 2020, Robinson notched eight tackles and a sack. [3] After the season, he entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal. [4]

BYU

Robinson transferred to play for the BYU Cougars. [5] In week 13 of the 2021 season, he tallied two interceptions in a win over Georgia Southern. [6] Robinson finished the season with 29 tackles, four pass deflections, and three interceptions. [7] In the 2022 New Mexico Bowl, he made the game-winning tackle on a two-point conversion attempt by quarterback Tanner Mordecai, helping BYU to a 24-23 win over SMU. [8] During the 2022 season, Robinson recorded 51 tackles with one and a half being for a loss, five pass deflections, and an interception. [9] In week 2 of the 2023 season, he notched two interceptions in a win over Sam Houston State. [10] Robinson finished the 2023 season with 59 tackles, seven pass deflections, four interceptions, and a touchdown, finishing as a semifinalist for the Jim Thorpe Award. [11] [12]

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References

  1. ↑ "Jakob Robinson - Football". Utah State University Athletics. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
  2. ↑ "Jakob Robinson, Brigham Young, Cornerback". 247Sports. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
  3. ↑ McCann, Dave (2 January 2024). "BYU's 'Three Robinsons' are putting on quite a show". Deseret News. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
  4. ↑ Harper, Mitch (25 February 2021). "Former Utah State Aggie Jakob Robinson Transfers To BYU Football". KSL Sports. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
  5. ↑ Wood, Trent (24 February 2021). "Former Orem High standout, Utah State transfer Jakob Robinson has committed to BYU". Deseret News. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
  6. ↑ McCann, Dave (8 September 2023). "'He's playing big now': Jakob Robinson continues to make plays for Cougars when they need them most". Deseret News. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
  7. ↑ "Jakob Robinson 2021 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
  8. ↑ McCann, Dave (13 August 2024). "No cutting corners, BYU's Jakob Robinson is prepared to succeed". Deseret News. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
  9. ↑ "60 in 60: #42 BYU's Jakob Robinson (Cornerback)". KSL Sports. 5 July 2023. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
  10. ↑ Drew, Jay (12 September 2023). "'Such a tough little dude': Adopted at birth, Jakob Robinson proud of his Vietnamese and Black heritage". Deseret News. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
  11. ↑ Drew, Jay (15 April 2024). "Why BYU cornerback Jakob Robinson is running it back one more year". Deseret News. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
  12. ↑ Preece, Brian (22 August 2024). "60 In 60: #7 BYU's Jakob Robinson (Cornerback)". KSL Sports. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
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