Patrick Robinson (cornerback)

Patrick Robinson (born September 7, 1987) is an American football cornerback for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college football at Florida State.

Robinson attended South Miami High School before attending Gulliver Preparatory School. He was a two-sport star in football and track. He played both defensive back and wide receiver. As a senior he had 11 interceptions on defense and ten touchdowns on offense. As a junior he had 32 receptions for 491 yards and six touchdowns on offense and eight interceptions on defense.

Robinson was also a track star. He took third in the 200-meter dash at the FHSAA 2A Championships with a personal-best time of 21.05 seconds. He placed fourth at the state meet in the 100m with a time of 10.77. He ran a 21.70 in the prelims of the 200m before taking third at the regional meet. He also won the district title in the 100m (11.00) and 200m (22.30). His best time in the 100-meter dash was 10.65 seconds in the prelims at the regional meet.

Considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, Robinson was listed as the No. 16 cornerback prospect in the nation. He chose Florida State over Florida and Minnesota.

Robinson attended Florida State University from 2006 to 2009. As a freshman in 2006, he played in 12 of 13 games and recording 11 tackles. He also blocked a PAT attempt that was returned for a touchdown by Tony Carter, making it first time in school history blocked PAT had been returned for a touchdown. As a sophomore in 2007 he started five of 12 games, recording 27 tackles and a team leading six interceptions. During the season he set the school record for consecutive games with an interception with five. As a junior in 2008 he started eight of 13 games, recording 26 tackles and one interception. As a senior in 2009 he recorded 46 tackles.

He also ran track at Florida State in 2007. He scored points at the ACC meet by running a seventh place 22.16 in the finals of the 200m. He posted a collegiate-best of 22.06 seconds during the prelims. He notched a career-best time of 6.83 seconds to take 10th during the prelims of the 60-meter dash at the ACC Championships.

Pre-draft

Coming out of Florida State, Robinson was thought of as one of the top ten cornerbacks. He was invited to the NFL Combine and completed nearly every workout and drill, but chose not to run the shuttle. After his combine performance, analysts and scouts projected him to be a first or second round pick. NFLDraftScout.com ranked him the sixth best cornerback. He participated at Florida State's Pro Day and ran the shuttle, 3-cone drill, and chose to attempt to beat his combine numbers in the 40, 20, and 10-yard dash.

New Orleans Saints

Robinson was drafted 32nd overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2010 NFL Draft. He was the fifth cornerback taken in the first round that year. On July 29, 2010, the New Orleans Saints signed Robinson to a five-year, $9.40 million contract.

2010

He entered training camp competing with Jabari Greer, Tracy Porter, and Randall Gay for a starting cornerback position. He was listed as the third cornerback on the Saint's depth chart behind Greer and Porter to begin the regular season.

Robinson made his professional regular season debut in the San Diego Charger's season-opening 14-9 victory over the Minnesota Vikings. On September 26, 2010, he made his first career tackle and finished a 27-24 loss to the Atlanta Falcons with a total of five combined tackles an a pass deflection. On October 10, 2010, Robinson earned his first career start in place of Tracy Porter, who suffered a knee injury the week prior. He finished the 30-20 loss to the Arizona Cardinals with eight solo tackles and a pass deflection. He started the next four games and suffered an ankle injury on the first play of a Week 8 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Robinson returned for Week 12 and made three solo tackles in a 30-27 win over the Dallas Cowboys. The next week, he suffered a knee injury against the Cincinnati Bengals and missed the next two games. He returned for the last two games and finished his rookie season with 28 combined tackles (26 solo) and two pass deflections in 11 games and four starts.

2011

Robinson with the Saints in 2012

He began 2012 as the New Orleans Saint's third cornerback behind Greer and Porter. Robinson started the season-opener against the Green Bay Packers and made five solo tackles in a 42-34 loss. On October 2, 2011, he recorded one solo tackle, deflected two passes, and intercepted Blaine Gabbert for his first career pick, in a 23-10 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. The next week, Robinson assisted on a tackle, deflected a pass, and intercepted Cam Newton in a 30-27 victory over the Carolina Panthers. During a Week 12 matchup against the New York Giants, he racked up a season-high seven combined tackles, as the Saints routed the Giants 49-24. On January 1, 2012, Robinson made four combined tackles and intercepted Can Newton in a 45-17 win over the Carolina Panthers. He finished his second season with the Saints with a total of 47 combined tackles (38 solo), 15 pass deflections, and a career-high four interceptions in 15 games and seven starts.

After finishing the season first in the NFC South with a 13-3 record, the New Orleans Saints received a playoff berth. On January 7, 2012, Robinson started his first career playoff game and made a solo tackle and a pass deflection in a 45-28 victory over the Denver Broncos.

2012

Robinson entered the regular season as the New Orleans Saints starting cornerback, opposite Jabari Greer, after Tracy Porter left via free agency.

He started the New Orleans Saint's season-opener against the Washington Redskins and made three solo tackles and a pass deflection in a 40-32 loss. On September 23, 2012, he recorded a season-high eight combined tackles and three pass deflections in a 27-24 overtime loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. The next game, Robinson made two solo tackles, three pass deflections, and intercepted Aaron Rodgers in a 28-27 loss to the Green Bay Packers. On November 5, 2012, Robinson intercepted a pass from Michael Vick of the Philadelphia Eagles and returned it 99 yards for a touchdown, tying a Saints franchise record set by former Saint's safety Darren Sharper. During a Week 16 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys, Robinson racked up a season-high seven solo tackles and an assisted tackle in a 34-31 loss.

He finished the season with a career-high 64 combined tackles (53 solo), a career-high 18 pass deflections, three interceptions, and a touchdown in 16 games and 16 starts.

2013

He entered training camp competing with Keenan Lewis to keep his starting cornerback role. Robinson was named the third cornerback behind Keenan Lewis and Jabari Greer to begin the season.

In 2013, Robinson sustained a serious injury to his patella during the Saints' second game; on September 18, 2013, he was placed on the injured reserve list, ending his season. He finished the season with two combined tackles in two games.

2014

He entered training camp competing with Champ Bailey for the starting cornerback position. Robinson was named the starting cornerback along with Keenan Lewis.

Robinson started the New Orleans Saint's season-opener against the Atlanta Falcons and recorded three solo tackles in the 37-34 loss. The next week, he had a season-high six combined tackles and a pass deflection in a 27-24 loss to the Cleveland Browns. He was benched after the first quarter and replaced with Corey White and Brian Dixon after he was called for three penalties and gave up a three-yar touchdown to Miles Austin. Corey White remained the starting cornerback the next week. On October 5, 2014, Robinson made one tackle, two pass deflections, and intercepted Tampa Bay Buccaneer's quarterback Mike Glennon in a 37-31 victory. He finished the season with 39 combined tackles (32 solo), 11 pass deflections, and two interceptions in 14 games and six starts.

San Diego Chargers

On March 19, 2015, the San Diego Chargers signed Robinson to a one-year, $2 million contract with $1.25 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $1 million.

2015

He entered training camp competing with Jason Verrett, Brandon Flowers, and Steve Williams for a starting cornerback position. He was named the San Diego Charger's third cornerback on their depth chart to begin the regular season. Robinson made his debut with the Charger's in their season-opener against the Detroit Lions and made three combined tackles, a pass defelection, and intercepted Matt Stafford in a 33-28 victory. On September 27, 2015, he earned his first start of the season in place of Brandon Flowers and recorded five combined tackles and deflected a pass during a 31-14 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. During Week 13, Robinson made a season-high eight combined tackles and a pass deflection in a 17-3 loss to the Denver Broncos. The following week, he started against the Kansas City Chiefs and recorded two solo tackles in a 10-3 loss. He remained the starter for the rest of the season after Flowers was placed on injured reserve for a knee injury he suffered during the Denver Broncos' game. He finished his only season in San Diego with 49 combined tackles (43 solo), eight pass deflections, and an interception in 16 games and ten starts.

Free Agency

On March 14, 2016, Robinson met with the Pittsburgh Steelers but was not offered a contract. The following week, he met with the Dallas Cowboys and the San Diego Chargers the next day. Robinson's Agent, Kevin Conner, reportedly agreed to a deal with the Dallas Cowboys on principal. The next day, Robinson fired Conner and hired Ron Butler, commenting he never gave authorized Conner to agree to a contract.

Indianapolis Colts

On March 23, 2016, the Indianapolis Colts signed Robinson to a three-year, $13.50 million contract with $6 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $1.50 million.

2016

During training camp, he competed with Antonio Cromartie, Darius Butler, and Jalil Brown to be the starting cornerback. He was named the starting cornerback, alongside Vontae Davis, to begin the season.

He started the Indianapolis Colt's season-opener against the Detroit Lions and made five combined tackles and a pass deflection in a 39-35 loss. Robinson left the game with a concussion and missed the next two games. On October 5, 2016, Robinson made a season-high six combined tackles in a 29-23 win over the Chicago Bears. He missed the following game against the Houston Texans with a knee and hip injury. On December 13, 2016, the Indianapolis Colts placed him on injured-reserce for the rest of the year after a suffering a groin injury. He finished the season with 26 combined tackle (19 solo) and five pass deflections in seven games and six starts.

Regular season

Postseason