Corey Robinson (offensive tackle)

Corey Robinson (born May 21, 1992) is an American football offensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He played college football at South Carolina, and was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the seventh round of the 2015 NFL Draft. He has also played for the Carolina Panthers and Jacksonville Jaguars.

Corey Robinson
Free agent
Position:Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1992-05-21) May 21, 1992
Havelock, North Carolina
Height:6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Weight:316 lb (143 kg)
Career information
High school:Havelock
(Havelock, North Carolina)
College:South Carolina
NFL Draft:2015 / Round: 7 / Pick: 240
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics as of 2018
Games played:28
Games started:9
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR

College career

Robinson began his college career at South Carolina as a transition player from offensive line to defensive line, before permanently switching back to offensive line as a redshirt sophomore in 2012. He logged 35 career starts in 38 games during his time as a Gamecock.

Professional career

Detroit Lions

Robinson was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the seventh round, 240th overall, in the 2015 NFL Draft. He made his NFL debut in Week 1 of the 2015 season against the San Diego Chargers before being inactive for the remainder of the season.[1]

Robinson was placed on injured reserve on January 3, 2017 with a foot injury.[2]

On September 12, 2017, Robinson was placed on injured reserve with a foot injury.[3] He was activated off injured reserve to the active roster on November 11, 2017.[4]

Carolina Panthers

On September 1, 2018, the Lions traded Robinson to the Carolina Panthers for a draft pick.[5] He was released by the Panthers on September 25, 2018.[6]

Jacksonville Jaguars

On November 19, 2018, Robinson was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars.[7]

Washington Redskins

On July 27, 2019, Robinson was signed by the Washington Redskins.[8] He was waived on August 31, 2019.[9]

References
  1. "Detroit Lions rookie Corey Robinson showing he's a quick study at right tackle". MLive.com. August 7, 2015.
  2. "Lions sign OL Garrett Reynolds and promote CB Adairius Barnes to active roster". DetroitLions.com. January 3, 2017.
  3. "Lions sign P Jeff Locke and T Emmett Cleary". DetroitLions.com. September 12, 2017. Archived from the original on June 24, 2018.
  4. "Lions activate T Taylor Decker and T Corey Robinson". DetroitLions.com. November 11, 2017.
  5. Patra, Kevin (September 1, 2018). "Panthers trade for Lions OT Corey Robinson". NFL.com.
  6. Strickland, Bryan (September 25, 2018). "Panthers trade for OT Marshall Newhouse". Panthers.com.
  7. Williams, Charean (November 19, 2018). "Jaguars cut Landry Jones, sign Corey Robinson". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
  8. Stackpole, Kyle (July 27, 2019). "Redskins Sign OL Corey Robinson, Place OL Trent Williams On Reserve/Did Not Report List". Redskins.com. Retrieved July 27, 2019.
  9. "Redskins Make Roster Moves". Redskins.com. August 31, 2019. Retrieved September 2, 2019.
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