Landon Robinson

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Landon Robinson
No. 96 – Navy Midshipmen
Position Defensive tackle
ClassSenior
Personal information
Born (2003-01-03) January 3, 2003 (age 22) [1]
Columbus Ohio
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight287 lb (130 kg)
Career information
High school Copley (Akron, Ohio)
College
  • Navy (2022–present)
Awards and highlights
Stats at ESPN

Landon Miles Robinson (born January 3, 2003) [1] is an American college football defensive lineman for the Navy Midshipmen.

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Early life

Robinson attended Copley High School in Akron, Ohio. Coming out of high school, he committed to play college football for the Navy Midshipmen. [2]

College career

During his freshman season in 2022, Robinson did not appear in any games. [3] In 2023, he tallied 28 tackles with four and a half going for a loss, and four sacks. [4] In the 2024 Army–Navy Game, Robinson totaled 13 tackles, as well as rushing for 29 yards on a fake punt, in a 31–13 win over Army. [5] During the 2024 season, he notched 61 tackles with five and a half going for a loss, four sacks, and two forced fumbles, earning first-team all-American Conference honors. [6] For his performance during the 2025 season, Robinson was named the American Conference Defensive Player of the Year, ECAC Defensive Player of the Year,as well as being named First-Team All-American Conference. Robinson was named a First-Team All-American by the Associated Press, Football Writers Association of America, Sports Illustrated and USA Today.  He was also named a Second-Team All-American by Walter Camp and The Sporting News. [7] [8]

Personal life

Robinson is the son of former Kent State gymnast, Lance Robinson and mother Patrice Robinson. [9]

References

  1. 1 2 @SPatriceRobinso (January 3, 2021). "Happy Birthday @LandonRobinson" (Tweet). Retrieved December 23, 2025– via Twitter.
  2. ↑ Goon, Kyle (November 7, 2025). "Navy football could have another All-American. Meet Landon Robinson, the Midshipmen's 'Freak.'". The Baltimore Banner. Retrieved December 13, 2025.
  3. ↑ Helwick, Steve (July 30, 2025). "Navy DT Landon Robinson is one of college football's ultimate superhuman athletes". Underdog Dynasty. Retrieved December 13, 2025.
  4. ↑ Wagner, Bill (April 12, 2024). "Nose guard Landon Robinson earns Admiral Mack Award as Navy most improved player". Capital Gazette. Retrieved December 13, 2025.
  5. ↑ Fedscher, Kyle (December 14, 2024). "A gutsy fake punt to an unlikely hero seals Navy's upset win over Army in the rivalry's 125th game". CNN. Retrieved December 13, 2025.
  6. ↑ Wagner, Bill (August 15, 2025). "Navy football nose guard Landon Robinson lands on 'Freaks' list for 3rd time". Capital Gazette. Retrieved December 13, 2025.
  7. ↑ Chapman, TJ. "Landon Robinson Is Navy's First Defensive All-American in 50 Years". Mike Farrell Sports. Retrieved December 13, 2025.
  8. ↑ Wagner, Bill (December 2, 2025). "Navy nose guard Landon Robinson named American Conference Defensive Player of the Year". Capital Gazette. Retrieved December 13, 2025.
  9. ↑ Johnson, Richard. "Meet Landon Robinson: How Navy star NG emerged as one of college football's freakiest players for Midshipmen". CBS Sports. Retrieved December 13, 2025.
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