posted fourth-best single season rushing mark in Michigan history made first career start at quarterback vs. Connecticut (Sept. 4), setting school records for total offense (383 yards) and rushing yards by a quarterback (197 yards) Walter Camp Football Foundation National Offensive Player of the Week and Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week following performance against the Huskies carried the ball 29 times for 197 yards and one touchdown and completed 19-of-22 passes for 186 yards and one touchdown against UConn reset the Michigan total offensive record with 502 yards at Notre Dame (accounted for 502 of Michigan's 532 yards); surpassed his school record total of 383 yards set last week against UConn set the U-M record with 68 total offensive plays (28 rushing and 40 passing) vs. ND his 258 rushing yards against the Irish is the best road performance ever for a Wolverine rusher and is the fifth-best single-game effort in school history set career highs in every passing category, completing 24-of-40 passes for 244 yards and one touchdown against the Irish matched his career high with two rushing TDs (87 and 2 yards) vs. ND became the ninth quarterback in NCAA history to rush and pass for 200 yards in a game; last player to accomplish the feat was West Virginia's Pat White against Pittsburgh on Nov. 16, 2006 (220 rushing and 204 passing) broke his own U-M record from last Saturday and the Big Ten record for rushing yards by a quarterback against ND; shattered the league record of 217 yards set by Mike Kafka at Minnesota on Nov. 1, 2008 scored the game-winning touchdown against the Irish on a two-yard run with 27 seconds remaining in regulation led 12-play, 72-yard scoring drive that ended with his two-yard touchdown run for the victory; accounted for all 72 yards with six carries for 17 yards and 5-of-6 passing for 55 yards Walter Camp Football Foundation National Offensive Player of the Week and Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week following performance against the Irish named the Davey O'Brien National Quarterback of the Week, the Rivals.com Big Ten and National Player of the Week and the College Football Performance Award National Player of the Week for his play against ND carried the ball 17 times for 104 yards and one touchdown and completed 10-of-14 passes for 241 yards vs Massachusetts (Sept. 18) completed four passes of 35 yards or more, including a career long 66-yard touchdown pass to Darryl Stonum vs. Massachusetts had thrown 64 completions prior to his first interception of the season vs. Massachusetts recorded five carries for 129 yards and two touchdowns and went 4-for-4 for 60 yards in only nine minutes of action vs. Despite a "lackluster" performance against the Spartans, Sports Illustrated selected Robinson for its "September Heisman" following the Michigan State game. [95], Robinson finished the 2010 season with 1,702 rushing yards (130.9 yards per game), which stood as an FBS single-season record for a quarterback until it was surpassed two years later by Jordan Lynch. [94] Robinson completed 27 of 41 passes for 254 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. [133][134], On November 26, in a victory over Ohio State, Fitzgerald Toussaint joined Robinson with 1,000 yards for the season, marking the first time since the 1975 team that Michigan had two 1,000-yard rushers. "[40], Robinson did start Michigan's season opener against Connecticut. [9] He also ran the 40-yard dash in 4.32 seconds. [183] He was also to contribute as a quarterback in the Wildcat formation. On February 23, 2022, the University of Michigan hired Robinson as the Assistant Director of Player Personnel for the Michigan Wolverines football team. [170] In the game, Robinson caught two passes for 21 yards and rushed the ball once for a three-yard loss. [95] He fell 116 yards short of Tim Biakabutuka's Michigan school record of 1,818 rushing yards. Please, don't do that again! He broke into the. [139][140] He was voted team MVP for the second year in a row. 8 athlete in the country by ESPN.com rated as the ninth-best prospect in the state of Florida according to SuperPrep listed as the nation's 16th-best cornerback prospect and the 159th overall player nationally according to scout.com listed No. In these cases, the average was taken. [137] He also repeated as the Rivals.com Big Ten Player of the Week and was a College Football Performance Awards honorable mention as the National Quarterback of the Week. [97][98] In the 10th game of the season against Purdue, Robinson passed John Navarre's Michigan single-season total offense record of 3,240 yards set in 2003. In the Purdue game, Robinson turned the ball over four times (two interceptions and two lost fumbles) in heavy rain and gusting wind. After sustaining two dislocated fingers on his non-throwing hand, Robinson was replaced in the second half by Tate Forcier. 2023 Board of Regents of the University of Michigan. These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. Robinson contributed 426 yards of total offense against Air Force (208 passing yards, 218 rushing yards, two rushing touchdowns, and two passing touchdowns). [16] Robinson recalled that it was one of his goals to play quarterback at the college level. [196] The injury caused him to miss the next three games. Robinson was absolutely electric as a dual-threat quarterback for the Wolverines. [126], In Michigan's third game, against Eastern Michigan, Robinson posted 198 rushing yards giving him five of the top ten quarterback single-game rushing outputs in conference history. On January 17, 2011, Robinson ended the speculation when he issued a statement confirming that he would stay at Michigan. [11] He was also a member of the 2008 Florida High School Athletic Association state champion 4 x 100 metres relay team. Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Pro Football Reference Database. 35 overall prospect in the state of Florida by Rivals.com ranked as the eight-best athlete in the country and the 102nd overall prospect by Scouts, Inc. listed as the No. Browse our online application for MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, EPL, or MLS player contracts, salaries, transactions, and more. A captain in 2021, Robinson's senior season saw him suffer an injury that forced a move to running back. As a dual-threat quarterback, Robinson set the NCAA record for career rushing yards by a quarterback with 4,495 yards on the ground. (College Stats), Weighted Career AV (100-95-): 8 (9014th overall since 1960). [180] He was selected as a running back when his name was finally called. He accounted for 122 yards, including 98 rushing yards on 13 carries and 24 receiving yards on two receptions. [36][37][38] In early September 2010, Angelique Chengelis profiled Robinson in The Detroit News: "The prevailing belief is that Robinson has worked hard enough and improved enough to earn the job. Former Wolverines quarterback Denard Robinson is returning to Michigan to serve as the program's assistant director of player . loss to Alabama (27 rushing yards, 200 passing yards, and two interceptions), Robinson rebounded in Michigan's second game against Air Force. [178], Robinson was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 5th round of the 2013 NFL Draft with the 135th overall selection. [142], In August 2012, Robinson and teammate Taylor Lewan were selected by the media among the five "Players to Watch" in Big Ten Legends Division. These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. [193] On December 7, Robinson endured a foot sprain against the 2014 Houston Texans and he was placed on season-ending injured reserve on December 10. [19][20] Forcier, who enrolled early and participated in spring practice,[21] was named the starting quarterback, but Robinson saw significant playing time as a true freshman, appearing in all 12 games. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. He . Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. At 31 years old, Denard Robinson height is 183 cm . Robinson started laughing and told the player, "You think that scares us? Denard played his final game at Michigan on January 1, 2013, in the Outback Bowl against South Carolina. [31] In January 2010, Robinson told a reporter, "When I was getting recruited I always wanted to run track and play football. Robinson's shot at the Heisman Trophy was lost with a disappointing performance against Purdue and consecutive blowout losses to Wisconsin and Ohio State. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL draft, measured 5-foot-10 1/8 and 204 pounds at the NFL scouting combine on Saturday. [4], As a ninth grader, Robinson tried out for a spot as a defensive back for the varsity football team at Deerfield Beach High School in Deerfield Beach, Florida. 18 Michigan overwhelm No. That's not speed, that's quickness. With starter Mac Jones and 2022 fourth-round pick Bailey Zappe on the roster, the Patriots plan to release Brian Hoyer, sources confirmed to ESPN. DenardRobinson Running Back Follow Birthdate 9/22/1990 College Michigan Draft Info 2013: Rd 5, Pk 135 (JAX) Birthplace Deerfield Beach, FL Career Stats ATT 263 YDS 1,058 TD 5 AVG 4.0 Overview. And if he stays healthy, I fully expect him to walk across a stage in New York City in December and take that trophy home. [149][150] He also tied Mike Hart's Michigan school record with his fifth career 200-yard rushing game. [178] After disappointing as a receiver at the Senior Bowl,[179] Robinson caught every pass during the gauntlet drill. Texas running back Bijan Robinson said his ability to line up in the slot or at receiver creates mismatches worthy of him being an early first-round pick. While warming up, Robinson noticed that a Miami Northwestern lineman had taped a photograph of Robinson onto the front of his helmet. [192] When Robinson had 108 on 18 carries the following week against Miami, he became the first Jaguar to have back-to-back 100-yard games since Maurice Jones-Drew in 2011. Click on the different category headings to find out more and change our default settings. [89] The following week, Robinson, was named as one of sixteen Maxwell Award semifinalists.[90]. After his final season at Michigan, Robinson stated that he was open to playing any position in the National Football League. . ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Here's where things stand between Seattle and its QB. Denard Robinson, United States Football Player. When that didn't work, they tried athletic tape. ?? Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. "Shoelace" finished his Michigan career with 6,250 passing yards, 4,495 rushing yards and 91 total touchdowns. [52] In the first half, Robinson had an 87-yard touchdown run that at the time (surpassed on September 19, 2015, by C. J. Prosise)[53] ranked as the longest run from scrimmage in Notre Dame Stadium's 80-year history, but remains as the longest run by a visitor in Notre Dame Stadium. As a rookie, Robinson played in all 16 games and totaled 66 yards rushing on 20 carries but no receptions for the 2013 Jacksonville Jaguars. [82][83], Michigan's record dropped to 53 with a 4131 loss to Penn State. [189] He had an NFL-career-high 127 yards rushing on 22 carries against the Cleveland Browns to help the 2014 Jacksonville Jaguars end a nine-game losing streak. Denard Robinson was born in Deefield Beach, FL. This is my home now. He returned to the game and led Michigan on a game-winning, 65-yard touchdown drive in the final minute of the game. Denard Robinson returning to Michigan as assistant director of player personnel by Jared Greenspan February 24, 2022 February 24, 2022. . [144], After a disappointing performance in a season-opening, 4114 Denard Robinson contract and salary cap details, including signing bonus, guaranteed salary, dead money, roster bonuses, and contract history. In his ninth start, Robinson passed for a career-high 302 yards and ran for 62 yards against Illinois. He was not invited as a quarterback, but rather as a wide receiver,[173] but he did intend to throw and return kickoffs and punts on his Pro Day. Robinson is also a former American football running back who played for four seasons in the National Football League (NFL). The 31-year-old Robinson was wildly popular during his time as a Michigan player and was known for his duel-threat ability while a quarterback for the Wolverines. [17][18], Robinson enrolled in the University of Michigan's School of Kinesiology in the fall of 2009. HBD, @DenardX! They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. Jacksonville, Florida Area. Playing in his final game at Michigan Stadium, Robinson split his playing time between the tailback, quarterback, and wide receiver positions. According to our Database, He has no children. Denard Robinson signed a 4 year, $2,373,612 contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars, including a $213,612 signing bonus, $213,612 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $593,403. [131], On October 15, against Michigan State Robinson was shut down by the Spartan defense throwing for just 123 yards completing 9 of 24 attempts and a costly interception that was returned for a touchdown with 4:31 left in the game. [9][45] For his efforts Robinson earned Big Ten Conference Offensive Player of the Week, AT&T ESPN All-America Player of the Week, and Walter Camp Football Foundation National Offensive Player of the Week recognition. He graduated following the 2012 season, after breaking the NCAA record for career rushing yards. 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[72] On Michigan's second play from scrimmage, Robinson ran 72 yards for a touchdown. BirthName, Nickname, and . [33][34][35] The competition continued through late August and early September 2010. [138], Following the 2011 Big Ten Conference football season, he earned second-team All-Conference recognition from the media. [121], In Michigan's next game against Notre Dame, Robinson completed 11 of 24 passes for 338 yards with four touchdowns and had 108 yards rushing on 16 carries with a touchdown on a recovered fumble near the goal line. When you visit any web site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. [12][13] Scout.com categorized him as a cornerback and ranked him 16th in the nation. eric kocher generation kill; blue shield of northeastern ny claims address; alycia debnam carey siblings; cauliflower jalapeno nobu; [72][73], With his performance against Indiana, Robinson became the first player in Division I FBS history to have two regular season games with 200 yards rushing and 200 yards passing. [174] On the Pro Day, he did not do quarterback drills, but he did return punts, made catches while running routes, and also did running back drills. After being away from Ann Arbor for nearly 10 years, Denard Robinson is back at Michigan as a support staffer. Use of any marks, trademarks, or logos on this website shall not constitute a sponsorship or endorsement by the trademark holder. Freshman (2009) earned first varsity letter played in all 12 games saw action at quarterback in 12 games and started one contest at running back rushed 69 times for 351 yards and scored five touchdowns second on the team with five TDs (all rushing) completed 14-of-31 passes for 188 yards with two touchdowns and four interceptions made career debut at quarterback vs. Western Michigan (Sept. 5), throwing for 18 yards on two completions rushed for 74 yards and a touchdown against the Broncos scored 43-yard touchdown run on first career snap in the WMU game played quarterback vs. Notre Dame (Sept. 12), rushing for 21 yards on four carries gained 60 yards on three attempts and scored two rushing touchdowns vs. Eastern Michigan (Sept. 19) both touchdowns (13 and 36 yards) came on quarterback draws in the second half against the Eagles went 2-for-3 passing for 39 yards and totaled 24 rushing yards on 11 carries vs. Indiana (Sept. 26) played quarterback at Michigan State (Oct. 3) completed 3-of-4 passes for 30 yards at Iowa (Oct. 10) rushed nine times for 49 yards and one touchdown against the Hawkeyes, scoring on a three-yard run late in the fourth quarter completed 3-of-4 passes for 85 yards and two touchdowns vs. Delaware State (Oct. 17) tossed first career passing touchdown to Kelvin Grady (career-long 38 yards) and added a 28-yard scoring pass to Martell Webb against the Hornets had six carries for 54 yards and a four-yard TD run against DSU saw game action at quarterback vs. Penn State (Oct. 24), rushing for 20 yards on four carries appeared at quarterback against Illinois (Oct. 31), completing his only pass for seven yards lined up at wide receiver against the Illini played running back vs. Purdue (Nov. 7), recording one carry started the Wisconsin (Nov. 14) game at running back and played quarterback, rushing five times for 36 yards and completed a six-yard pass carried the ball 10 times for 31 yards and completed 2-of-4 passes vs. Ohio State (Nov. 21).