Corey Robinson (born May 21, 1992) is a former
American football
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offensive tackle. He played
college football at
South Carolina
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, and was drafted by the
Detroit Lions
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in the seventh round of the
2015 NFL Draft. He has also played for the
Carolina Panthers
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and
Jacksonville Jaguars.
College career
Robinson began his college career at South Carolina as a transition player from offensive line to defensive line, before permanently switching back to offensive line as a redshirt sophomore in 2012. He logged 35 career starts in 38 games during his time as a Gamecock.
Professional career
Detroit Lions
Robinson was drafted by the
Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions are a professional American football team based in Detroit. The Lions compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the National Football Conference (NFC) North Division. The team play their home games at For ...
in the seventh round, 240th overall, in the
2015 NFL Draft. He made his NFL debut in Week 1 of the 2015 season against the San Diego Chargers before being inactive for the remainder of the season.
Robinson was placed on injured reserve on January 3, 2017 with a foot injury.
On September 12, 2017, Robinson was placed on injured reserve with a foot injury. He was activated off injured reserve to the active roster on November 11, 2017.
Carolina Panthers
On September 1, 2018, the Lions traded Robinson to the
Carolina Panthers
The Carolina Panthers are a professional American football team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers compete in the National Football League (NFL), as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) South division. ...
for a draft pick. He was released by the Panthers on September 25, 2018.
Jacksonville Jaguars
On November 19, 2018, Robinson was signed by the
Jacksonville Jaguars.
Washington Redskins
On July 27, 2019, Robinson was signed by the
Washington Redskins. He was waived on August 31, 2019.
References
External links
Jacksonville Jaguars bioDetroit Lions bio
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1992 births
Living people
American football offensive tackles
Carolina Panthers players
Detroit Lions players
Jacksonville Jaguars players
Washington Redskins players
People from Havelock, North Carolina
Players of American football from North Carolina
South Carolina Gamecocks football players