Gerell Robinson
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Gary, Indiana, U.S.
 Robinson at a scrimmage in August 2012 | |
| No. 10, 89, 85 | |
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| Positions | Tight end, wide receiver |
| Personal information | |
| Born | October 13, 1989 Gary, Indiana, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Hamilton (Chandler, Arizona) |
| College | Arizona State |
| NFL draft | 2012: undrafted |
| Career history | |
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
La'Diviosia Gerell Robinson (born October 13, 1989), known as Gerell Robinson, is a former professional football tight end in the National Football League (NFL). He also played for Arizona State University and Hamilton High School mainly as a wide receiver.
Robinson was heavily recruited player nationally, ultimately committing to Arizona State University on January 5, 2008, and signed a letter of intent on February 6, 2008.[2] At ASU, he would play wide receiver across from high school teammate Kerry Taylor, who would also go into the NFL, under newly installed Dennis Erickson.
| Year | GS | G | Rec. | Yds. | Avg | TD | Lg | Avg/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 0 | 13 | 2.4 |
| 2009 | 5 | 12 | 26 | 261 | 10.0 | 0 | 23 | 21.8 |
| 2010 | 7 | 11 | 29 | 387 | 13.3 | 5 | 39 | 35.2 |
| 2011 | 12 | 13 | 77 | 1,397 | 18.1 | 7 | 58 | 107.5 |
| Career | 25 | 47 | 135 | 2,071 | 15.3 | 12 | 58 | 44.1 |
During the 2008 and 2009 seasons, Robinson would receive limited action taking rolls on special teams. The 2009 season introduced Robinson into ASU's offense at wide receiver ending the season 4th overall in catches and yards. On special teams, his performance would increase with 2 tackles with 1 assist and forced fumble against Washington State University.[3]
Missing the season opener in 2010 due to a hamstring injury preseason, Robinson returned to the active roster the next game. The most notable performance was against 5th ranked Oregon State University leading ASU with 7 catches for 84 yards.[3][4]
His senior year were marked with career highs in all statistical including a record breaking MAACO Bowl Las Vegas with 13 catches for 241 yard against Boise State University 56-24 loss. By the end of the 2011 season, Robinson's 77 catches would place him 3rd highest single season for ASU and 2nd highest in single season yards of 1,397.[3][5]