Shelton Robinson

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Shelton Robinson
No. 57, 51
Date of birth (1960-09-14) September 14, 1960 (age 63)
Place of birthGoldsboro, North Carolina, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)Linebacker
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight233 lb (106 kg)
US collegeNorth Carolina
Career history
As player
1982–1985Seattle Seahawks
1986–1988Detroit Lions

Shelton Derrick Robinson (born September 14, 1960 ) is a former American football player. He played college football as a tight end and offensive lineman for the North Carolina Tar Heels from 1978 to 1981. He then switched to the linebacker position, playing seven years in the National Football League (NFL) for the Seattle Seahawks (1982–1985) and Detroit Lions (1986–1988). He appeared in 96 NFL games, 51 of them as a starter.[1][2][3][4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Shelton Robinson". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  2. ^ "Former Tar Heel Switches From Blocks To Blitzes". The Charlotte Observer. October 24, 1983. pp. 10A, 15A – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "Heels' end catches few passes but coach's eye". The News and Observer. August 18, 1981. p. 13 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "Hawks deal Robinson to Detroit". Spokane Chronicle. September 2, 1986. p. B1 – via Newspapers.com.