Alton Ledell Robinson (born June 2, 1998) is an

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who is a free agent. He played

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Early life and high school

Robinson was born in

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and grew up in

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. He attended Judson High School where he was a member of the basketball, football and track & field teams. He recorded 15 sacks and 20 tackles for loss as a junior and was named first-team All-District 25-6A. He committed to play

at Texas A&M over offers from

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, Baylor and

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after his junior year. As a senior, Robinson recorded 44 tackles, including 23 for a loss, and 12 sacks and was named honorable mention All-State and All-Area by the ''

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''. Shortly after National Signing Day, Robinson was charged with second-degree felony robbery after being accused of stealing an ex-girlfriend's purse, and eventually, Texas A&M withdrew their scholarship offer. The charges were later downgraded to misdemeanors and ultimately dismissed entirely. After charges were dropped Robinson was close to signing with Oklahoma State, but was unable to due to the

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's misconduct policy.

College career

Robinson began his collegiate career at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College. In his only season with the Golden Norsemen, he recorded 67 total tackles, 17 tackles for loss and 14 sacks and was named second-team All-

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. Following the end of the season Robinson again recruited by Oklahoma State but was not offered a scholarship due to uncertainty regarding the Big 12's moral conduct policy. He committed to transfer to New Mexico State, but he ultimately de-committed in August and opted to sign with

. Robinson became a starter at defensive end for the Orange early in his first season with the team and led the team with five sacks and the defensive line with 30 tackles. As a junior, he finished second in the

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(ACC) with 10 sacks along with 39 tackles, 17 tackles for loss and three forced fumbles and was named second-team all-conference. Robinson sat out the team's bowl game due to personal reasons. Robinson was named honorable mention All-ACC as a senior after recording 46 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks and a forced fumble.

Professional career

Robinson was selected by the

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in the fifth round with the 148th pick in the

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. In Week 3 against the

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, Robinson recorded his first career sack on Dak Prescott during the 38–31 win. On September 12, 2022, Robinson was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury. Robinson was released on July 25, 2023.

References

External links

Syracuse Orange bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Robinson, Alton 1998 births Living people Players of American football from San Antonio American football defensive ends Syracuse Orange football players Judson High School alumni Northeastern Oklahoma A&M Golden Norsemen football players Seattle Seahawks players