Edmond Robinson was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the seventh round of the 2015 NFL draft.
26 Facts About Edmond Robinson
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Edmond Robinson was raised in Wadmalaw Island, South Carolina, home to the last working tea plantation in the United States.
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Edmond Robinson attended St Johns High School in Johns Island, South Carolina, where he was a three-sport athlete, participating in football, basketball and track.
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At Newberry, Edmond Robinson started 29 of 41 games, finishing his career with 200 tackles, 2.5 sacks for minus 23 yards, 23.5 stops for losses of 80 yards and three quarterback pressures.
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Edmond Robinson caused two fumbles and recovered three others, advancing two for a total of 16 yards.
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In 2013, Edmond Robinson was named All-South Atlantic Conference First-team at linebacker.
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Edmond Robinson had 69 total tackles, including 42 solo stops, 2.5 sacks, one forced fumble and an interception.
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In 2014, Edmond Robinson was Newberry's leading tackler on the season with 68 tackles, five pass breakups, two fumble recoveries and a quarterback hurry.
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Edmond Robinson was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the seventh round, 232nd overall pick in the 2015 NFL draft.
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Edmond Robinson was the first NCAA Division II player to be selected in that year's draft.
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Edmond Robinson is the first Newberry alumnus selected in the NFL draft since 1974, when Greg Hartle was taken with the No 251 overall pick in the 10th round by the then St Louis Cardinals.
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Edmond Robinson signed a four-year, $2,348,314 deal that included a $68,314 signing bonus that is all guaranteed.
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Edmond Robinson played 26 of 67 snaps on defense as he came off the field in passing situations.
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On September 2,2017, Edmond Robinson was released by the Vikings for final roster cuts.
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Edmond Robinson was claimed off waivers by the New York Jets on September 3,2017.
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On December 22,2017, Edmond Robinson was signed to the practice squad of the Arizona Cardinals.
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Edmond Robinson was promoted to the active roster on December 26,2017.
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Edmond Robinson was waived by the Cardinals on September 1,2018.
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In 2018, Edmond Robinson signed with the Arizona Hotshots of the Alliance of American Football for the 2019 season.
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In October 2019, Edmond Robinson was picked by the Houston Roughnecks of the XFL in the 2020 XFL Draft.
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Edmond Robinson had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10,2020.
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On March 30,2020, Edmond Robinson signed with the Atlanta Falcons of the NFL.
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Edmond Robinson was waived on September 5,2020, and signed to the practice squad the next day.
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On November 16,2021, Edmond Robinson was signed to the Seattle Seahawks practice squad.
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On November 17,2022, Edmond Robinson was drafted by the Arlington Renegades of the XFL.
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Edmond Robinson was placed on the reserve list on April 3,2023, and activated on May 8.