Lee Robinson (born April 23, 1987) is a former American football linebacker. He most recently played for the Miami Dolphins. He was signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played

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at Alcorn State. Robinson was also a member of the

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and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. After a career in football he started working for Transocean as a rstb moved up to a roughneck.

College career

A two-star prospect out of

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, Robinson chose Alcorn State over Louisiana-Monroe.

Professional career

Denver Broncos

Robinson went undrafted in the

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but was later signed by the Denver Broncos on April 26, 2009. He was waived on September 4, 2009.

Arizona Cardinals

Robinson was signed to the

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on September 6, 2009. He was released on October 21.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Robinson was signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice squad on October 27. After his contract expired following the season, the Buccaneers re-signed Robinson on January 5, 2010. He was waived on September 4, 2010, during final cuts but was re-signed to the practice squad the following day. Robinson was released from the practice squad on September 17.

Return to Denver Broncos

Robinson was signed back by the Denver Broncos to the practice squad. He was promoted to the roster on December 7, but was placed on injured reserves on December 29.

Edmonton Eskimos

In 2011, Robinson signed with the

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of the Canadian Football League. In the two seasons he played for the Eskimos, he recorded a total of six tackles and two sacks.

Miami Dolphins

On February 14, 2013, Robinson was signed by the Miami Dolphins. Miami released him on September 1, prior to the start of the regular season.

References

External links

Edmonton Eskimos player bioAlcorn State Braves bioTampa Bay Buccaneers bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Robinson, Lee 1987 births Living people Alcorn State Braves football players American football linebackers Arizona Cardinals players Denver Broncos players Edmonton Elks players People from Gloster, Mississippi Players of American football from Mississippi Tampa Bay Buccaneers players