Janarius Robinson (born May 5, 1999) is an American football defensive end for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Florida State.[1]

Janarius Robinson
No. 97 – Las Vegas Raiders
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1999-05-05) May 5, 1999 (age 25)
Panama City, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
High school:Bay
(Panama City, FL)
College:Florida State (2017–2020)
NFL draft:2021 / Round: 4 / Pick: 134
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:8
Sacks:1.0
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Professional career edit

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 5+38 in
(1.97 m)
263 lb
(119 kg)
35+14 in
(0.90 m)
10+78 in
(0.28 m)
4.69 s 1.64 s 2.70 s 4.46 s 7.31 s 34.0 in
(0.86 m)
10 ft 1 in
(3.07 m)
25 reps
All values from Pro Day[2][3][4]

Minnesota Vikings edit

Robinson was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth round, 134th overall, of the 2021 NFL Draft.[5] He signed his four-year rookie contract with Minnesota on May 19, 2021.[6] He was placed on injured reserve on August 23, 2021, prematurely ending his rookie season.[7]

Robinson was waived on August 30, 2022.[8] He was signed to the practice squad one day later.[9]

Philadelphia Eagles edit

On September 13, 2022, Robinson was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles off the Vikings practice squad.[10] He was placed on injured reserve on October 15.[11] He was activated on December 6.[12] Without Robinson (who had suffered a season–ending ankle injury), the Eagles made Super Bowl LVII and lost 38-35 to the Kansas City Chiefs.[13][14] He was waived on August 29, 2023.[15]

Las Vegas Raiders edit

On August 31, 2023, Robinson was signed to the Las Vegas Raiders practice squad.[16] He was promoted to the active roster on December 5.[17]

Legal issues edit

On February 6, 2024, Robinson was arrested on suspicion of DUI after hitting a woman outside the Aria Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.[18]

References edit

  1. ^ Granville, Sam (April 29, 2021). "Bay High alum Janarius Robinson ready for the NFL Draft". MyPanHandle.com. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
  2. ^ "Janarius Robinson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
  3. ^ "2021 Draft Scout Janarius Robinson, Florida State NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
  4. ^ "Janarius Robinson 2021 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
  5. ^ Young, Lindsey; Peters, Craig; Smith, Eric (May 1, 2021). "Minnesota Vikings Round 4 Recap of 2021 NFL Draft". Vikings.com. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
  6. ^ Ortenberg, Andrew (May 19, 2021). "NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/19/21". Pro Football Rumors. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
  7. ^ "Vikings Announce Signings of Everson Griffen & Ito Smith, Make More Roster Moves". Vikings.com. August 23, 2021. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
  8. ^ Peters, Craig (August 30, 2022). "Vikings Announce Roster Moves, Set Initial 53-Man Roster". Vikings.com. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
  9. ^ Peters, Craig (August 31, 2022). "Vikings Sign 12 Players to Practice Squad". Vikings.com. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
  10. ^ Zangaro, Dave (September 13, 2022). "Eagles put Barnett on IR, sign former 4th-rounder to replace him". NBC Sports Philadelphia. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
  11. ^ Hurley, Sage (October 15, 2022). "Eagles activate Andre Dillard from Injured Reserve". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  12. ^ Hurley, Sage (December 6, 2022). "Roster Moves: Eagles free spots on both the 53-man roster and practice squad". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  13. ^ "Eagles activate C.J. Gardner Johnson, Robert Quinn from Injured Reserve; sign Brett Kern to active roster". philadelphiaeagles.com. Retrieved November 24, 2023.
  14. ^ "Super Bowl LVII - Philadelphia Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs - February 12th, 2023". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
  15. ^ Spadaro, Dave; McPherson, Chris (August 29, 2023). "Eagles announce initial 53-man roster". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  16. ^ "Raiders sign 4 players to practice squad". Raiders.com. August 31, 2023. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  17. ^ Edwards, Levi (December 5, 2023). "Raiders sign DE Janarius Robinson to active roster". Raiders.com. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
  18. ^ "Police report: Raiders player arrested for DUI after hitting woman at Las Vegas resort". news3lv.com. Retrieved February 14, 2024.

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