Koren Robinson
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| Position: | Wide receiver | ||||||||
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| Date of birth: | March 19, 1980 | ||||||||
| Place of birth: | Belmont, North Carolina | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 205 lb (93 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Belmont (NC) South Point | ||||||||
| College: | North Carolina State | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2001 / Round: 1 / Pick: 9 | ||||||||
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| Receptions: | 294 |
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| Receiving yards: | 4,244 |
| Touchdowns: | 16 |
| Player stats at NFL.com | |
Koren Lynard Robinson (born March 19, 1980) is a former American football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for eight seasons. He played college football for North Carolina State University. He was drafted by the Seahawks ninth overall in the 2001 NFL Draft, and also played for the NFL's Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers between stints with the Seahawks. He was selected to the Pro Bowl with the Vikings in 2005.
The Seattle Seahawks drafted Robinson with the 9th overall pick in the 2001 NFL Draft. Robinson was released for repeatedly violating the NFL substance abuse policy. Coach Mike Holmgren was reduced to tears over the release because he said he'd prayed for Robinson every day, but said it had to be done because he was given many chances, gave many apologies and promises, and never came through on them.
Robinson was signed by the Minnesota Vikings after being released by Seattle. He was given a limited role in his time with the Vikings and was named the team's kick returner. Despite it being the first time in his career he had returned kicks, Robinson made the Pro Bowl in 2005. However, after being involved in a high-speed car chase in the spring of 2006, the Vikings released him.
In September 2006, Robinson was signed by the Green Bay Packers, much by the urging of then-quarterback Brett Favre and GM Ted Thompson (former Seahawks executive who had drafted Robinson in 2001 in Seattle). After only playing four games, Robinson was put on a one-year suspension by the NFL due to charges resulting from the high-speed car chase that ended his tenure in Minnesota. The incident was his third violation of the league's substance abuse policy. During his suspension, Robinson worked out with Favre's trainer to stay in football shape. Robinson was reinstated by Commissioner Goodell in October 2007, and he completed the 2007 season with 21 catches for 241 yards and one touchdown. His only touchdown came against the Detroit Lions on December 30, 2007.
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