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Koren Robinson

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Koren Robinson
No. 81, 18
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born:(1980-03-19)March 19, 1980(age 44)
Belmont, North Carolina,U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:South Point(Belmont)
College:NC State(1998–2000)
NFL draft:2001/ Round: 1 / Pick: 9
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:294
Receiving yards:4,244
Touchdowns:16
Player stats atPFR

Koren Lynard Robinson(born March 19, 1980) is an American former professionalfootballplayer who was awide receiverfor eight seasons in theNational Football League(NFL). He playedcollege footballfor theNC State Wolfpack.He was selected by theSeattle Seahawksninth overall in the2001 NFL draft,and also played for the NFL'sMinnesota VikingsandGreen Bay Packersbetween stints with the Seahawks. He was selected to thePro Bowlwith the Vikings in 2005.

Professional career[edit]

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split Vertical jump Broad jump
6 ft1+1⁄2in
(1.87 m) 		211 lb
(96 kg) 		31+1⁄2in
(0.80 m) 		9 in
(0.23 m)		 4.61 s 1.60 s 2.69 s 38.5 in
(0.98 m)		 10 ft 3 in
(3.12 m)
All values from NFL Combine[1][2][3]

First stint with Seahawks[edit]

TheSeattle Seahawksdrafted Robinson with the 9th overall pick in the2001 NFL draft,which was acquired along with a first round pick that was used to selectShaun Alexanderin a trade that sentJoey Gallowayto the Dallas Cowboys.[4]

Minnesota Vikings[edit]

Robinson was signed by theMinnesota Vikings.He was given a limited role in his time with the Vikings and was named the team's kick returner. Despite it being the first time in his career he had returned kicks, Robinson made thePro Bowlin 2005.

Robinson's time with the Vikings was marred by an incident that took place in, and between,St. PeterandMankato,Minnesota.In August 2006, Robinson was charged with "A felony charge of fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle, and misdemeanor charges of driving while intoxicated, reckless driving, careless driving and driving after suspension..."[5]Police reported speeds in excess of 120 MPH during the pursuit and reported Robinson'sblood-alcohol concentration (BAC)as 0.11 after his arrest. The legal BAC in Minnesota at the time was 0.08.[6]Robinson was released by the Vikings 10 days later.[7]

Green Bay Packers[edit]

In September 2006, Robinson was signed by the Green Bay Packers, much by the urging of then-quarterback Brett Favre and GM Ted Thompson (former Seahawks executive who had drafted Robinson in 2001 in Seattle). Robinson was suspended without pay on October 16, 2006, for a minimum of one year for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.[8]Robinson worked out with Favre's trainer to stay in football shape. Robinson was reinstated by Commissioner Goodell in October 2007, and he completed the 2007 season with 21 catches for 241 yards and one touchdown. His touchdown came against the Detroit Lions on December 30, 2007.[9]

However, the Packers picked two younger receivers in the2008 NFL draft,creating a logjam at the position. Robinson was deemed expendable, and the Packers released him on May 9, 2008. Packers General Manager Ted Thompson said, "I think a lot of Koren. I'm very proud to be able to see him turn things around. He's a true professional. He helped us in the locker room. He helped the young guys learn to be pros."

Second stint with Seahawks[edit]

On September 16, 2008, the Seahawks signed Robinson, due to the large number of injuries at the receiver position. In his second stint with the Seahawks, Robinson broke the franchise record with the longest catch in team history. Backup quarterbackSeneca Wallacethrew a pass to Robinson that went for 90 yards and a touchdown on the Seahawks' first play from scrimmage against thePhiladelphia EaglesatQwest Fieldin Seattle on November 2, 2008, which was also the longest pass in team history. On January 26, 2009, it was reported byPro Football Weeklythat Robinson was not expected to be back with the Seahawks the next season due to a chronic knee injury.[10]

Florida Tuskers[edit]

Robinson was signed by theFlorida Tuskersof theUnited Football Leagueon September 3, 2009.[11]

New York Sentinels[edit]

Robinson was traded to the Sentinels for future considerations.

NFL career statistics[edit]

Year Team Games Receiving Returning
GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lng TD Ret Yds Avg Lng TD
2001 SEA 16 13 39 536 13.7 42 1 — — — — —
2002 SEA 16 16 78 1,240 15.9 83 5 — — — — —
2003 SEA 15 15 65 896 13.8 38 4 — — — — —
2004 SEA 10 8 31 495 16 33 2 — — — — —
2005 MIN 14 5 22 347 15.8 80 1 47 1,221 26.0 86 1
2006 GB 4 0 7 89 12.7 24 0 12 253 21.1 31 0
2007 GB 9 1 21 241 11.5 43 1 25 596 23.8 67 0
2008 SEA 12 12 31 400 12.9 90 2 — — — — —
Career 96 70 294 4,244 14.4 90 16 84 2,070 24.6 86 1

References[edit]

  1. ^"2001 Draft Scout Koren Robinson, North Carolina State NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile".draftscout.com.RetrievedMarch 22,2023.
  2. ^"Koren Robinson, Combine Results, WR - North Carolina State".nflcombineresults.com.RetrievedMarch 22,2023.
  3. ^"Koren Robinson RAS".ras.football.January 6, 2020.RetrievedMarch 22,2023.
  4. ^"2001 NFL Draft Listing".Pro-Football-Reference.com.RetrievedMarch 18,2023.
  5. ^"Viking faces felony charge".August 17, 2006.
  6. ^"Viking faces felony charge".August 17, 2006.
  7. ^"Vikings release Koren Robinson".
  8. ^"NFL suspends WR Koren Robinson for one year".October 17, 2006.
  9. ^"Packers rest starters, head to playoffs after handling Lions".ESPN. Archived fromthe originalon March 1, 2017.RetrievedNovember 15,2012.
  10. ^http://www.profootballweekly.com/PFW/The+Way+We+Hear+It/Whispers/2008/nfcwest012509.htm[permanent dead link]
  11. ^Hays, Chris (September 4, 2009)."Florida Tuskers add 11 to roster, bringing total to 43 players; training camp opens next week in Orlando".Orlando Sentinel.RetrievedAugust 30,2011.
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