BIOGRAPHY
Edmond Robinson was born February 23, 1992, in Wadmalaw Island, South Carolina. He is a linebacker in the NFL.
At Newberry, Robinson started 29 of 41 games, finishing his career with 200 tackles (137 solos), 2.5 sacks for minus 23 yards, 23.5 stops for losses of 80 yards and three quarterback pressures. He also caused two fumbles and recovered three others, advancing two for a total of 16 yards. In 2013, Robinson was named All-South Atlantic Conference First-Team at linebacker. He had 69 total tackles (12 for loss), including 42 solo stops, 2.5 sacks, one forced fumble and an interception. In 2014, Robinson was Newberry's leading tackler on the season with 68 tackles (7.5 for loss), five pass breakups, two fumble recoveries and a quarterback hurry.
Robinson was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the seventh round, 232nd overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft. He was the first NCAA Division II player to be selected in that year's draft. He is the first Newberry alumnus selected in the NFL Draft since 1974, when Greg Hartle was taken with the No. 251 overall pick in the 10th round by the then St. Louis Cardinals. He signed a four-year, $2,348,314 deal that included a $68,314 signing bonus that is all guaranteed. Robinson was claimed of waivers by the New York Jets on September 3, 2017. He was waived/injured on September 16, 2017, and placed on injured reserve. He was released on December 19, 2017.
On December 22, 2017, Robinson was signed to the Arizona Cardinals' practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on December 26, 2017. Robinson was waived by the Cardinals on September 1, 2018.
On March 30, 2020, Robinson signed with the Atlanta Falcons of the NFL. He was waived on September 5, 2020, and signed to the practice squad the next day. He was elevated to the active roster on September 26, October 10, October 17, October 24, October 29, and November 7 for the team's weeks 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 games against the Chicago Bears, Carolina Panthers, Minnesota Vikings, Detroit Lions, Panthers, and Denver Broncos, and reverted to the practice squad after each game. On November 10, he was signed to the 53-man roster.
