Greg Robinson (born August 7, 1969) is a former professional

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player who played

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for three seasons for the

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and the

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. He was drafted by the Raiders in the eighth round of the 1993 NFL Draft. He led the Raiders in rushing in 1993, gaining 591 yards in 12 games, before suffering a serious knee injury against the

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. He sat out the rest of the 1993 season and all of 1994 before coming back with the Rams. Robinson never fully recovered from his knee injury and retired after the 1998 season. During his career Robinson rushed for 890 yards and 2 touchdowns. He also added 18 receptions for 160 yards. Robinson's best games as a professional occurred during three games in November 1993. Over the course of three weeks he rushed for 70 yards against the

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, 90 yards against the

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, and 89 yards against the

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. Greg Robinson's lone touchdown as a Los Angeles Raider occurred during the teams week one game against the

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. His only touchdown as a St. Louis Ram occurred during a 1996 game against the

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1969 births Living people People from Grenada, Mississippi American football running backs Los Angeles Raiders players St. Louis Rams players Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks football players Holmes Bulldogs football players {{Runningback-1960s-stub