Robenson Therezie (born August 5, 1991) is a former
American football
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cornerback
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. He was signed by the
Atlanta Falcons
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as an undrafted free agent after the
2015 NFL Draft
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. He played
college football
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Unlike most ...
at
Auburn
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.
Professional career
Atlanta Falcons
Following the
2015 NFL Draft
The 2015 NFL Draft was the 80th annual meeting of National Football League (NFL) franchises to select newly eligible football players. It took place in Chicago at the Auditorium Theatre and in Grant Park, from April 30 to May 2. The previous ...
, Therezie was signed by the
Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football team based in Atlanta. The Falcons compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) South division. The Falcons joined th ...
as an undrafted free agent. He made the team's 53-man roster on September 7, 2015. In Week 7 of the 2015 season, Therezie recorded his first career interception off Titans quarterback
Zach Mettenberger
Zachary Rich Mettenberger (born July 16, 1991) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for three seasons, primarily with the Tennessee Titans. He played college football at LSU and was selected ...
in the final two minutes of the Falcons 10-7 victory.
On December 22, 2016, Therezie was released by the Falcons.
New Orleans Saints
Therezie was claimed off waivers by the
New Orleans Saints
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on December 23, 2016. On August 12, 2017, Therezie was waived by the Saints.
New York Jets
On August 13, 2017, Therezie was signed by the
New York Jets
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. He was waived on September 2, 2017.
Cincinnati Bengals
On December 13, 2017, Therezie was signed to the
Cincinnati Bengals
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' practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Bengals on January 1, 2018. He was waived on May 14, 2018.
Indianapolis Colts
On August 18, 2018, Therezie was signed by the
Indianapolis Colts
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. He was waived/injured on September 1, 2018 and was placed on injured reserve. He was released on September 28, 2018.
Tampa Bay Vipers
Therezie was drafted in the 9th round during phase four in the
2020 XFL Draft
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by the
Tampa Bay Vipers
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The team began operation ...
. He was waived during final roster cuts on January 22, 2020.
Therezie was signed to the XFL's
practice squad
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team, referred to as
Team 9, on January 30, 2020.
Therezie re-signed with the Vipers on February 25, 2020. He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.
Therezie signed with the Conquerors of
The Spring League
The Spring League was an American football developmental league and scouting event (pro showcase) that played from 2017 to 2021 and was founded by Brian Woods. Aimed at professional athletes but not paying a salary or expenses, the league's go ...
in May 2021.
References
External links
Auburn Tigers bio
1991 births
Living people
Players of American football from Miami
Miami Jackson Senior High School alumni
American football safeties
Auburn Tigers football players
Atlanta Falcons players
New Orleans Saints players
New York Jets players
Cincinnati Bengals players
Indianapolis Colts players
Tampa Bay Vipers players
Team 9 players
The Spring League players
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