Freddie Robinson (American football)

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Freddie Robinson
No. 47
Position:Defensive back
Personal information
Born: (1964-02-01) February 1, 1964 (age 60)
Mobile, Alabama, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:191 lb (87 kg)
Career information
High school:Davidson (Mobile, Alabama)
College:Alabama
NFL draft:1987 / Round: 6 / Pick: 142
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Player stats at PFR

Freddie O'Neal Robinson (born February 1, 1964) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back for two seasons in the National Football League (NFL).

Robinson was born and raised in Mobile, Alabama and played scholastically at Davidson High School.[1] He played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide,[2] where, as a senior, he was honored by Football News as a third-team All-American.[3]

Robinson was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the 6th round (142nd overall selection) of the 1987 NFL Draft.[4] He played two seasons for the Colts from 1987 to 1988, starting nine games as a rookie and ten the next year. He had two career interceptions, returning one 68 yards, but he did not score.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Freddie Robinson NFL & AFL Football Statistics". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  2. ^ "Freddie Robinson Stats". NFL.com. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  3. ^ "All-America News: Football News". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. November 23, 1986. p. 14D – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  4. ^ "1987 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 1, 2023.