George "Duke" Robinson (born October 10, 1986) is a former American football guard. Robinson played college football for the University of Oklahoma, and was recognized as an All-American twice. He was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL Draft.
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| Born: | (1986-10-10) October 10, 1986 (age 35) Atlanta, Georgia | ||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 330 lb (150 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Atlanta (GA) Washington | ||||||
| College: | Oklahoma | ||||||
| Position: | Offensive guard | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2009 / Round: 5 / Pick: 163 | ||||||
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Robinson was born in Atlanta, Georgia. He played high school football at Washington High School in Atlanta.
Robinson attended the University of Oklahoma, where he played for coach Bob Stoops's Oklahoma Sooners football team from 2005 to 2008. He was recognized as a consensus first-team All-American a junior in 2007, and again as a senior in 2008. He was also a two-time first-team All-Big 12 selection. Sports Illustrated magazine named him to its All-Decade Team in 2009.
Robinson was considered the number one guard prospect by many NFL scouting analyst and projected to go 2nd round of the draft until a poor performance in the BCS championship game prior to the draft.[1][2] He was praised for his leadership, his ability to pass protect and be a force in the running game.[3]
Duke was selected in the fifth round of the 2009 draft with the 163rd overall pick by the Carolina Panthers.[4][5]
Duke Robinson was signed to the Titans on January 6, 2012. He was then released on April 20, 2012.[6]
Duke signed with the Utah Blaze of the Arena Football League on May 6, 2013.
Robinson was assigned to the Spokane Shock after the AFL dispersal draft on September 6, 2013.
On May 28, 2014, Robinson was traded by the Shock to the Philadelphia Soul for Fred Shaw.[7]
On June 2, 2014, Robinson was traded to the San Jose SaberCats for Julius Williams.[8]
On March 21, 2016, Robinson was assigned to the Jacksonville Sharks.
On April 25, 2016, Robinson was traded to the Portland Steel for Jamar Howard.
He is the grandnephew of singer/songwriter Smokey Robinson.
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