Janarius Robinson

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Janarius Robinson
Profile
PositionDefensive end
Personal information
Born (1998-05-05) May 5, 1998
Panama City, Florida, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight263 lb (119 kg)
Career information
High schoolBay (Panama City)
CollegeFlorida State (2017–2020)
NFL draft2021: 4th round, 134th overall pick
Career history
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Total tackles13
Sacks1.5
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Janarius Robinson (born May 5, 1998) is an American professional football defensive end. He played college football for the Florida State Seminoles.[1]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 5+3⁄8 in
(1.97 m)		263 lb
(119 kg)		35+1⁄4 in
(0.90 m)		10+7⁄8 in
(0.28 m)		7 ft 2+1⁄4 in
(2.19 m)		4.69 s1.64 s2.70 s4.46 s7.31 s34.0 in
(0.86 m)		10 ft 1 in
(3.07 m)		25 reps
All values from Pro Day[2][3][4]

Minnesota Vikings

Robinson was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth round, 134th overall, of the 2021 NFL draft.[5] He signed his four-year rookie contract with Minnesota on May 19, 2021.[6] He was placed on injured reserve on August 23, 2021, prematurely ending his rookie season.[7]

Robinson was waived on August 30, 2022.[8] He was signed to the practice squad one day later.[9]

Philadelphia Eagles

On September 13, 2022, Robinson was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles off the Vikings practice squad.[10] He was placed on injured reserve on October 15.[11] He was activated on December 6.[12] Without Robinson (who had suffered a season–ending ankle injury), the Eagles made Super Bowl LVII and lost 38–35 to the Kansas City Chiefs.[13][14] He was waived on August 29, 2023.[15]

Las Vegas Raiders

On August 31, 2023, Robinson was signed to the Las Vegas Raiders practice squad.[16] He was promoted to the active roster on December 5.[17]

Kansas City Chiefs

On April 4, 2025, Robinson signed with the Kansas City Chiefs.[18] On 11 August, 2025, the Chiefs placed Robinson on season-ending Injured Reserve after fracturing his foot in the offseason.[19]

On February 6, 2024, Robinson was arrested on suspicion of DUI after hitting a woman outside the Aria Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.[20]

References

  1. Granville, Sam (April 29, 2021). "Bay High alum Janarius Robinson ready for the NFL Draft". MyPanHandle.com. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
  2. Reuter, Chad; Zierlein, Lance. "Janarius Robinson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
  3. "2021 Draft Scout Janarius Robinson, Florida State NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
  4. "Janarius Robinson 2021 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Archived from the original on October 19, 2022. Retrieved October 13, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  5. Young, Lindsey; Peters, Craig; Smith, Eric (May 1, 2021). "Minnesota Vikings Round 4 Recap of 2021 NFL Draft". Vikings.com. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
  6. Ortenberg, Andrew (May 19, 2021). "NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/19/21". Pro Football Rumors. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
  7. "Vikings Announce Signings of Everson Griffen & Ito Smith, Make More Roster Moves". Vikings.com. August 23, 2021. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
  8. Peters, Craig (August 30, 2022). "Vikings Announce Roster Moves, Set Initial 53-Man Roster". Vikings.com. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
  9. Peters, Craig (August 31, 2022). "Vikings Sign 12 Players to Practice Squad". Vikings.com. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
  10. Zangaro, Dave (September 13, 2022). "Eagles put Barnett on IR, sign former 4th-rounder to replace him". NBC Sports Philadelphia. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
  11. Hurley, Sage (October 15, 2022). "Eagles activate Andre Dillard from Injured Reserve". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  12. Hurley, Sage (December 6, 2022). "Roster Moves: Eagles free spots on both the 53-man roster and practice squad". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  13. McPherson, Chris (January 7, 2023). "Eagles activate C.J. Gardner Johnson, Robert Quinn from Injured Reserve; sign Brett Kern to active roster". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved November 24, 2023.
  14. "Super Bowl LVII - Philadelphia Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs - February 12th, 2023". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
  15. Spadaro, Dave; McPherson, Chris (August 29, 2023). "Eagles announce initial 53-man roster". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  16. "Raiders sign 4 players to practice squad". Raiders.com. August 31, 2023. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  17. Edwards, Levi (December 5, 2023). "Raiders sign DE Janarius Robinson to active roster". Raiders.com. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
  18. Simmons, Myles (April 4, 2025). "Chiefs agree to deal with DE Janarius Robinson". NBC Sports. Retrieved April 5, 2025.
  19. McMullen, Matt (August 11, 2025). "Five observations from Monday's practice". Chiefs.com. Retrieved August 28, 2025.
  20. Seeman, Matthew (February 13, 2024). "Police report: Raiders player arrested for DUI after hitting woman at Las Vegas resort". news3lv.com. Retrieved February 14, 2024.