Brian Robiskie Biography
Brian Anthony Robiskie (born December 3, 1987) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the second round of the 2009 NFL draft. He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes.
Robiskie has also played for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Detroit Lions, and Tennessee *ans.
Early years
Robiskie was born in Los Angeles, California, and grew up in the Cleveland, Ohio area, where his father was a Cleveland Browns *istant coach. He attended Chagrin Falls High School, where he set numerous school records as a wide receiver.
College career
Robiskie played college football at Ohio State University. He saw little playing time in his freshman and sop*re season with the Buckeyes, but caught the winning touchdown p* in Ohio State's annual rivalry game with Michigan in 2006, and was named a starter his junior season. His performance in the 2007 season helped the Buckeyes advance to the 2008 BCS National Championship Game. Robiskie's receptions and yards were down in the 2008 season with new freshman quarterback Terrelle Pryor at the helm, but he was still a highly touted prospect coming into the 2009 NFL draft.
Professional career
The Cleveland Browns selected Robiskie in the second round of the 2009 NFL draft, the 36th overall pick. On November 1, 2011, Robiskie was waived by the Browns in order to clear a roster slot to sign running back Thomas Clayton.
Robiskie was claimed off waivers by the Jacksonville Jaguars on November 2, 2011, and was released on September 10, 2012.
Robiskie was signed by the Detroit Lions on October 24, 2012, and appeared in 6 games for them. He was released by the Lions on April 8, 2013, re-signed on April 15, and cut again by the Lions on June 24.
Robiskie was signed by the Atlanta Falcons on October 10, 2013, following a season-ending injury to Julio Jones. He was released by the team on November 26.
Robiskie signed with the Tennessee *ans on May 2, 2014. He was subsequently released by the Tennessee *ans on August 29, 2014.
Career statistics
Robiskie's career NFL statistics, through 2013, are:
Personal life
Robiskie is the son of former NFL running back Terry Robiskie, and the older brother of former Western Illinois Leathernecks Andrew Robiskie and Kyle Robiskie.
References
External links
- Brian Robiskie at ESPN.com
- Ohio State Buckeyes bio
- Rivals.com bio
