Michael Robinson (arena football)

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Michael Robinson
No. 48
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1986-03-03) March 3, 1986 (age 38)
Newburgh, New York
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:265 lb (120 kg)
Career information
College:Nassau
Undrafted:2006
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • 2011 1st Team All-UIFL
  • 2012 1st Team All-UIFL North
Career Arena statistics
Tackles:6.5
Sacks:1
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

Michael Robinson (born March 3, 1986) is a former professional arena football and indoor football defensive end.

College career[edit]

Robinson attended Nassau Community College where he was a standout member of the football team. He was named a 2005 pre-season NJCAA honorable mention as a tight end by Rivals.com.[1]

Professional career[edit]

Huntington Hammer[edit]

Robinson was selected with the first pick of the second round (7th overall) by the Huntington Hammer in the 2011 UIFL Draft.[2] Robinson enjoyed a great season with the Hammer,[3] on his way to being named to the 1st Team All-UIFL as a defensive lineman.

Harrisburg Stampede[edit]

Robinson played in one game with the Harrisburg Stampede of the Southern Indoor Football League.[4]

Erie Explosion[edit]

Robinson recorded 20 sacks in 12 games, earning him First Team All-UIFL honors. He also had 14.5 tackles for loss.

Kansas City Command[edit]

Michael's strong UIFL season earned him a call-up to the Kansas City Command, where he recorded five tackles and one sack in three games.

Pittsburgh Power[edit]

Robinson signed with the Pittsburgh Power with one week left in the 2013 regular season.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Jayhawk gets Pre-Season All-Americans". www.rivals.com. Yahoo!. August 7, 2005. Retrieved August 13, 2012.
  2. ^ "UIFL Player Draft Saturday October 30th, 2010". www.uiflfootball.com. UIFL. November 26, 2010. Archived from the original on January 5, 2013. Retrieved August 13, 2012.
  3. ^ "Huntington Hammer takes on Saginaw Sting". Herald-Dispatch. April 9, 2011. Retrieved August 13, 2012.
  4. ^ "Huntington Hammer Information". www.rtbot.com. RTBot. Retrieved August 13, 2012.

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