Ramzee Robinson

Infobox NFLactive


name=Ramzee Robinson
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caption=
currentteam=Detroit Lions
currentnumber=38
currentpositionplain=Cornerback
birthdate=birth date and age|1984|2|20
birthplace=Huntsville, Alabama
heightft=5
heightin=10
weight=186
debutyear=2007
debutteam=Detroit Lions
college=Alabama
draftyear=2007
draftround=7
draftpick=255
pastteams=
* Detroit Lions (2007-present)
highlights=
* Mr. Irrelevant (2007)
statweek=17
statseason=2007
statlabel1=Tackles
statvalue1=7
statlabel2=Sacks
statvalue2=0.0
statlabel3=INTs
statvalue3=0
nfl=ROB679357

Ramzee Robinson (born February 20, 1984 in Huntsville, Alabama) is an American football cornerback who is currently plays for the Detroit Lions. He was drafted by the Lions with the last pick in the 2007 NFL Draft, earning the title of Mr. Irrelevant. He played high school football at S. R. Butler High School and college football at Alabama. [cite web |work=Scout.com |title=Ramzee Robinson Profile |url=http://alabama.scout.com/a.z?s=14&p=8&c=1&nid=2671310]

College career

After redshirting in 2002, Robinson played four seasons with the Alabama Crimson Tide, making 50 appearances, including 36 starts. He recorded 143 tackles, including 3.5 tackles for a loss. Robinson broke up 22 pass attempts, forced 2 fumbles, and made 4 interceptions, including one for a touchdown in the 2006 season. He wore jersey number 1.

Pro career

On June 29, 2007, Robinson signed a three year contract with the Lions. However, on September 1, 2007, he was cut by the Lions and assigned to the practice squad where he wore jersey #38. He was promoted to the active roster due to injuries of other players at his position for the Lions' Week 7 game against the Buccaneers where he notched two tackles on special teams. However, the next week the Lions signed another cornerback and Robinson was again demoted to the practice squad. [cite web| url=http://www.dailypilot.com/articles/2007/10/26/sports/dpt-spramzee26.txt| title=Mr. Irrelevant XXXII returns to Detroit Lions| publisher=Daily Pilot| date=2007-10-25] Robinson was again activated to the 53-man roster and given a jersey for the team's Week 13 game on December 2.

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