Bo Robinson
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Lamesa, Texas, U.S.
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| Position: | Running back, tight end | ||||||||||||
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| Born: | May 27, 1956 Lamesa, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 228 lb (103 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | Lamesa (Texas) | ||||||||||||
| College: | West Texas State (1975–1978) | ||||||||||||
| NFL draft: | 1979: 3rd round, 67th pick | ||||||||||||
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Melvin Dell "Bo" Robinson Jr. (born May 27, 1956) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for six seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Detroit Lions, Atlanta Falcons and New England Patriots. He was selected by the Lions in the third round of the 1979 NFL draft after playing college football at West Texas State University.
Melvin Dell Robinson Jr. was born on May 27, 1956, in Lamesa, Texas.[1] He attended Lamesa High School in Lamesa.[1]
He lettered for the West Texas State Buffaloes from 1975 to 1978.[1] He rushed 136 times for 538 yards and five touchdowns as a freshman in 1975.[2] He totaled 148 carries for 725 yards and three touchdowns in 1976.[2] Robinson recorded 201 rushing attempts for 1,399 yards and 12 touchdown in 1977, leading the Missouri Valley Conference in all three categories.[2] He rushed 168 times for 880 yards and three touchdowns his senior year in 1978.[2]