Patrick Robinson (cornerback)

Patrick Robinson

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Robinson with the Chargers in 2015
No. 25 Indianapolis Colts
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Date of birth: (1987-09-07) September 7, 1987
Place of birth: Miami, Florida
Height: 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight: 191 lb (87 kg)
Career information
High school: Miami (FL) Gulliver Prep
College: Florida State
NFL Draft: 2010 / Round: 1 / Pick: 32
Career history
Roster status: Active
Career highlights and awards
  • Second-team All-ACC (2009)
Career NFL statistics as of Week 5, 2016
Total tackles: 243
Quarterback sacks: 1.0
Pass deflections: 55
Interceptions: 10
Forced fumbles: 3
Defensive touchdowns: 1
Player stats at NFL.com

Patrick Robinson (born September 7, 1987) is an American football cornerback for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college football at Florida State.

Early years

Robinson attended South Miami High School before attending Gulliver Preparatory School. He was a two-sport star in football and track. He played both defensive back and wide receiver. As a senior he had 11 interceptions on defense and ten touchdowns on offense. As a junior he had 32 receptions for 491 yards and six touchdowns on offense and eight interceptions on defense.

Robinson was also a track star. He took third in the 200-meter dash at the FHSAA 2A Championships with a personal-best time of 21.05 seconds. He placed fourth at the state meet in the 100m with a time of 10.77. He ran a 21.70 in the prelims of the 200m before taking third at the regional meet. He also won the district title in the 100m (11.00) and 200m (22.30). His best time in the 100-meter dash was 10.65 seconds in the prelims at the regional meet.

Considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, Robinson was listed as the No. 16 cornerback prospect in the nation.[1] He chose Florida State over Florida and Minnesota.

College career

Robinson attended Florida State University from 2006 to 2009. As a freshman in 2006, he played in 12 of 13 games and recording 11 tackles. He also blocked a PAT attempt that was returned for a touchdown by Tony Carter, making it first time in school history blocked PAT had been returned for a touchdown. As a sophomore in 2007 he started five of 12 games, recording 27 tackles and a team leading six interceptions. During the season he set the school record for consecutive games with an interception with five. As a junior in 2008 he started eight of 13 games, recording 26 tackles and one interception. As a senior in 2009 he recorded 46 tackles.

He also ran track at Florida State in 2007. He scored points at the ACC meet by running a seventh place 22.16 in the finals of the 200m. He posted a collegiate-best of 22.06 seconds during the prelims. He notched a career-best time of 6.83 seconds to take 10th during the prelims of the 60-meter dash at the ACC Championships.[2]

Professional career

Robinson was drafted 32nd overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2010 NFL Draft.[3]

Pre-draft measurables
Ht WtArm lengthHand size 40-yd dash 10-yd split 20-yd split 20-ss 3-cone Vert Broad BP
5 ft  11 1⁄8 in 190 lb 30 1⁄2 in 8 1⁄4 in 4.46 s 1.50 s 2.53 s 6.78 s 39 in 10 ft 2 in 15 reps
All values from NFL combine (no shuttles, choice)[4][5]

New Orleans Saints

Robinson with the Saints in 2012

Robinson and the Saints agreed to a five-year contract on July 29, 2010. On November 5, 2012, Robinson intercepted a pass from Michael Vick of the Philadelphia Eagles and returned it 99 yards for a touchdown, tying a Saints record set by retired safety Darren Sharper.

In 2013, Robinson sustained a serious injury to his patella during the Saints' second game; on September 18, 2013, he was placed on the injured reserve list, ending his season.[6]

San Diego Chargers

On March 19, 2015, Robinson signed a one-year, $2 million contract with the San Diego Chargers.[7] In the 2015 season opener against the Detroit Lions, he returned an interception for 27 yards, setting up a Chargers touchdown.

Indianapolis Colts

On March 23, 2016, Robinson signed a three-year, $14 million contract with the Indianapolis Colts.[8]

Career statistics

Regular season

Year Team G GS Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
Comb Total Ast Sck SFTY PDef Int Yds Avg Lng TDs FF
2010 New Orleans Saints 11 4 28 26 2 0.0 – 2 – – – – – 0
2011 New Orleans Saints 15 7 47 38 9 0.0 – 15 4 31 7.8 25 0 0
2012 New Orleans Saints 16 16 64 53 11 1.0 – 18 3 99 33.0 99T 1 1
2013 New Orleans Saints 2 0 2 1 1 0.0 – 0 – – – – – 0
2014 New Orleans Saints 14 6 39 32 7 0.0 – 11 2 2 1.0 2 0 0
2015 San Diego Chargers 16 10 49 43 6 0.0 – 8 1 27 27.0 27 0 1
Total 74 43 229 193 36 1.0 0 54 10 159 15.9 99 1 2

Postseason

Year Team G GS Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
Comb Total Ast Sck SFTY PDef Int Yds Avg Lng TDs FF
2010 New Orleans Saints 1 1 1 1 0 0.0 – 1 – – – – – 0
2011 New Orleans Saints 2 1 5 5 0 0.0 – 1 – – – – – 0
Total 3 2 6 6 0 0.0 0 2 0 0 0.0 0 0 0

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