William Robinson (American football)

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William Robinson
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Position: Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1984-12-20) December 20, 1984 (age 39)
Monterey Park, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:297 lb (135 kg)
Career information
High school: Bishop Amat Memorial
(La Puente, California)
College: San Diego State
Undrafted: 2008
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games played:7
Games started:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

William Robinson (born December 20, 1984) is an American former professional football offensive tackle. He played college football at San Diego State.

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Early life

Robinson grew up in Pomona, California and attended Bishop Amat High School.

College career

Robinson was a two-year starter for San Diego State.

Professional career

Robinson was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He was released by the Seattle Seahawks in September 2009. He later played for the Washington Redskins, New Orleans Saints, and Jacksonville Jaguars. Robinson was picked up by the New Orleans Saints and activated for the November 25, 2012, game against the San Francisco 49ers. He took over for Bryce Harris at offensive right tackle in the first quarter after Harris went down with an ankle injury. Robinson played solid through the first half, with no sacks or tackles made by defenders he engaged with.


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