Rod Robinson

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Rod Robinson
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Position: Quarterback
Personal information
Born: (1976-05-17) May 17, 1976 (age 46)
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school:Memphis (TN) Fairley
College: Arkansas-Pine Bluff (1994–1998)
Undrafted: 1999
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Career Arena statistics
Comp. / Att.:51 / 74
Passing yards:540
TD-INT:6-6
QB Rating:76.41
Rushing TDs:4
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  ArenaFan.com

Roderick "Rod" Robinson (born May 17, 1976) is a former American football quarterback who played two seasons for the Las Vegas Gladiators of the Arena Football League, as well as a season in NFL Europe for the Barcelona Dragons and a season in the af2 for the Memphis Xplorers. He also spent 3 years on the practice squads of the Indianapolis Colts, Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars.

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Professional career

Indianapolis Colts

Robinson went undrafted in the 1999 NFL Draft, and signed as an undrafted free agent with the Indianapolis Colts on April 21, 1999. [1] He competed with Kelly Holcomb, Stoney Case and Jim Kubiak for the backup quarterback position to Peyton Manning, [2] but failed to make the team's roster.

Philadelphia Eagles

On September 14, 1999, Robinson was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad. [3] He was released on October 19, 1999. [3]

Jacksonville Jaguars

Robinson signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars during the 2000 offseason, and was a preseason member of the squad. He was released on August 22, 2000. [4]

Barcelona Dragons

Robinson appeared in a few games for the Barcelona Dragons during the 2001 season, throwing for 474 yards with 2 touchdowns and 4 interceptions. He also ran for 49 yards and a touchdown. [5]

Indianapolis Colts

Robinson returned to the Colts in 2001, winning the team's 3rd string quarterback position behind Manning and Mark Rypien. [6] Robinson was released after Week 10 of the regular season on November 21, 2001. [7]

Jacksonville Jaguars

On November 22, 2001, just days after his release from Indianapolis, the Jaguars signed Robinson to the practice squad. [8] Robinson finished the season with the Jaguars. He was re-signed by the Jaguars in April, 2002, [9] and was released by the team in August 2002. [7]

Memphis Xplorers

On April 11, 2003, Robinson signed with the Memphis Xplorers of af2. [10]

Las Vegas Gladiators

Robinson signed with the Las Vegas Gladiators for the 2004 season, where he won the backup job to Clint Dolezel. After an entire season as a backup, Robinson started for the Dolezel in Week 2 of the 2005 regular season. [11]

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