Michael Robinson (fullback)
Burton Michael Robinson (born February 6, 1983) is an American former football fullback who played in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the fourth round of the 2006 NFL draft. He is currently an analyst for the NFL Network and NBC.
No. 24, 26
February 6, 1983
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
240 lb (109 kg)
Penn State (2001–2005)
2006 / Round: 4 / Pick: 100
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Robinson played college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions. He played as a quarterback and wide receiver, leading the team to a Big Ten Conference title in 2005 and being recognized as the Big Ten Most Valuable Player and co-Offensive Player of the Year.
In 2011, he was elected to his first and only Pro Bowl as a member of the Seattle Seahawks. In his last year with the Seahawks, he helped the team win Super Bowl XLVIII.
Early life[edit]
Robinson attended Varina High School, where he was a four-year starter at quarterback. He was a two-time Associated Press first-team All-State selection and a three-time member of the Richmond Times-Dispatch All-Metro team, Richmond Times-Dispatch Offensive Player of the Year and the district and regional Player of the Year.
Robinson led his team to four consecutive regional titles and two state runner-up finishes. He rushed for 3,046 yards on 371 carries, an 8.2 average, and 37 touchdowns, while passing for 2,409 yards in his career.
As a senior, he accounted for a huge portion of the team's total offense, passing for 1,056 yards and rushing for 1,281 and scored 15 touchdowns. He was two-year team captain, who totaled 211 career tackles, 18 interceptions and 13 sacks as a safety. He also participated in the sprints for the track and field squad.
Post-football career[edit]
After retirement, Robinson became an analyst for the NFL Network.[8] Robinson guest-starred as himself in a couple of episodes on The Young and the Restless, where he meets with Victor Newman.[9]