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Duke Robinson

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Duke Robinson
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Robinson with Oklahoma in 2006
No. 72
Position:Offensive guard
Personal information
Born: (1986-10-10) October 10, 1986 (age 38)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:330 lb (150 kg)
Career information
High school:Washington (Atlanta)
College:Oklahoma
NFL draft:2009 / round: 5 / pick: 163
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career Arena League statistics
Receptions:1
Receiving yards:9
Total tackles:1
Stats at ArenaFan.com
Stats at Pro Football Reference

George "Duke" Robinson (born October 10, 1986) is an American former professional football player who was a guard in the National Football League (NFL). Robinson played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners, earning consensus All-American honors in 2007 and 2008. He was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL draft.

Early life

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Robinson was born in Atlanta, Georgia. He played high school football at Washington High School in Atlanta.[1]

College career

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Robinson attended the University of Oklahoma, where he played for coach Bob Stoops's Oklahoma Sooners football team from 2005 to 2008. He was recognized as a consensus first-team All-American a junior in 2007, becoming Oklahoma's 143rd All-American,[2] [3] and again as a senior in 2008. He was also a two-time first-team All-Big 12 selection. Sports Illustrated magazine named him to its All-Decade Team in 2009.

Professional career

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2009 NFL Draft

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Robinson was considered the number one guard prospect by many NFL scouting analyst and projected to go 2nd round of the draft until a poor performance in the BCS championship game prior to the draft.[4][5] He was praised for his leadership, his ability to pass protect and be a force in the running game.[6]

Carolina Panthers

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Duke was selected in the fifth round of the 2009 draft with the 163rd overall pick by the Carolina Panthers.[7][8]

Tennessee Titans

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Duke Robinson was signed to the Titans on January 6, 2012. He was then released on April 20, 2012.[9]

Utah Blaze

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Duke signed with the Utah Blaze of the Arena Football League on May 6, 2013.

Spokane Shock

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Robinson was assigned to the Spokane Shock after the AFL dispersal draft on September 6, 2013.

Philadelphia Soul

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On May 28, 2014, Robinson was traded by the Shock to the Philadelphia Soul for Fred Shaw.[10]

San Jose SaberCats

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On June 2, 2014, Robinson was traded to the San Jose SaberCats for Julius Williams.[11]

Jacksonville Sharks

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On March 21, 2016, Robinson was assigned to the Jacksonville Sharks.

Portland Steel

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On April 25, 2016, Robinson was traded to the Portland Steel for Jamar Howard.

Personal life

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He is the grandnephew of singer/songwriter Smokey Robinson.

References

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  1. ^ John E. Hoover (March 11, 2009). "Robinson impresses scouts". Tulsa World. p. B6. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
  2. ^ "2007 AFCA Coaches' All-America Team". American Football Coaches Association. November 29, 2007. Archived from the original on May 24, 2011. Retrieved November 29, 2007.
  3. ^ "Robinson Named AFCA All-American". SoonerSports.com. November 29, 2007. Archived from the original on November 30, 2007. Retrieved November 29, 2007.
  4. ^ "2022 NFL Draft Prospect - Position Rankings".
  5. ^ "Position_rankings NFL Draft". Archived from the original on June 22, 2010. Retrieved June 11, 2009.
  6. ^ "Duke Robinson, Oklahoma, NFL Draft - CBSSports.com Football". www.cbssports.com. Archived from the original on April 28, 2009.
  7. ^ "2009 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
  8. ^ Panthers Draft Robinson in 5th Round
  9. ^ Tennessee Titans Duke Robinson
  10. ^ Jim Meehan (May 29, 2014). "Shock make changes in secondary, line". www.spokesman.com. The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved May 29, 2014.
  11. ^ "Soul Acquire Williams in Trade with San Jose". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. June 3, 2014. Retrieved June 4, 2014.
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