Alexander "Zander" Robinson (born October 11, 1989) is a professional Canadian football fullback for the Edmonton Eskimos. He was drafted 22nd overall by the Argonauts as a defensive lineman in the 2011 CFL Draft and signed with the team on May 31, 2011.[1] He played CIS football for the Western Ontario Mustangs.
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| Born: | October 11, 1989 Vancouver, British Columbia |
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| Career information | |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | FB, DL |
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) |
| Weight | 243 lb (110 kg) |
| University | Western Ontario |
| CFL draft | 2011, round: 3, pick: 22 |
| Drafted by | Toronto Argonauts |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2011–2015 | Toronto Argonauts |
| 2016 | Edmonton Eskimos* |
| *Offseason and/or practice roster member only | |
In 2012, Robinson was a member of the 100th Grey Cup champion Argonauts team.
In 2013, Robinson was converted from a defensive lineman to his current fullback position. On August 1, 2013, Robinson scored his first CFL touchdown at home against the B.C. Lions. Robinson finished the 2013 season with 117 receiving yards, on 10 catches, with 2 touchdowns. Following the 2013 season Robinson signed a contract extension which plans to keep him with the Argos through the 2015 CFL season.[2]
References
edit- ^ http://www.argonauts.ca/article/argos-sign-four-draft-picks Argos sign four draft picks
- ^ Robinson staying in Double Blue through 2015
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