Adrian Robinson

Adrian Lynn Robinson Jr. (November 21, 1989 – May 16, 2015) was an American professional football linebacker. He was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 2012. He played college football at Temple University.

He also played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Denver Broncos, San Diego Chargers, and Washington Redskins.

Early life Adrian Robinson was born on November 21, 1989, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to Adrian Robinson Sr, and Terry. Robinson attended Harrisburg High School, where he was named a three star prospect by scout.com. He graduated from Harrisburg High in 2008. Robinson was selected to play in the Big 33 Football Classic during his senior year and voted the most valuable player in that game. He was also a two-time all state honoree at Harrisburg.

College career

Temple University In 2008, Robinson played in all twelve games of the college season, including three starts at defensive end.

In his sophomore season, Robinson was named the MAC Defensive Player of the Year. He also earned such accolades as 2009 first-team All-MAC honoree, first-team All-MAC by Phil Steele, 2009 MAC Defensive MVP by the Sporting News and ESPN.com's All-Non-Automatic Qualifying Team selection. He was first-team All-MAC again as a junior and senior. He finished his college career with a dominating performance in the 37–15 victory over Wyoming in the 2011 Gildan New Mexico Bowl. It was Temple's first bowl victory since 1979.

Professional career

Pittsburgh Steelers On April 28, 2012, Robinson was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent.

Philadelphia Eagles On August 23, 2013, the Steelers traded Robinson to the Philadelphia Eagles for running back Felix Jones. He was released by the Eagles on August 30, 2013.

Denver Broncos On September 1, 2013, the Denver Broncos claimed Robinson. He was waived by the Broncos on October 15, 2013. He was waived on August 24, 2014.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Robinson was signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' practice squad on September 10, 2014. He was released by the Buccaneers on September 23, 2014.

Death Robinson died on May 16, 2015. The medical examiner later ruled his death as a suicide by hanging.

Robinson is survived by his daughter, Avery Marie. He is one of at least 345 NFL players to be diagnosed after death with this disease, which is caused by repeated hits to the head.