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Total tackles:	804
Sacks:	23.0
Forced fumbles:	6
Fumble recoveries:	12
Interceptions:	6
Defensive touchdowns:	1
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Eddie Robinson Jr.
	Robinson in 2024
Alabama State Hornets
Position:	Head coach
Personal information
Born:	April 13, 1970 (age 54); New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:	240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school:	Brother Martin; (New Orleans, Louisiana)
College:	Alabama State
NFL draft:	1992 / round: 2 / pick: 50
Career history
As a player:
	Houston Oilers (1992–1995); Jacksonville Jaguars (1996–1997); Tennessee Oilers / Titans (1998–2001); Buffalo Bills (2002);
As a coach:
	Alabama State (2022–present); Head coach;
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:
Total tackles:	804
Sacks:	23.0
Forced fumbles:	6
Fumble recoveries:	12
Interceptions:	6
Defensive touchdowns:	1
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Eddie Robinson Jr. (born April 13, 1970) is an American football coach and former player.

College career

A native of Louisiana, Robinson was born and raised in New Orleans. He attended Brother Martin High School, graduating in 1988. Robinson furthered his education, attending Alabama State University on an academic scholarship and joining the football team as a walk on.^[1] He played as an offensive guard during his first season, but eventually switched to linebacker.^[1] He earned a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Chemistry in 1994. He is a member of Omega Psi Phi fraternity and pledged at Alabama State University's Gamma Sigma chapter.

Robinson lettered in football all four years and earned All-SWAC honors and SWAC Defensive Player of the Year honors in 1990 and 1991, as well as Sheridan Broadcasting Network All-America honors in 1990 and 1991.^[2] Robinson also achieved academic All Conference honors and was recognized as The Toyota Leadership Award recipient in 1990. In 1998, he became the youngest individual to be inducted into the SWAC Hall of Fame at 28 years old, and in 2012 he was recognized as a MEAC/SWAC Challenge Legend.^[3]

NFL career

Robinson was the Houston Oilers' second round pick in the 1992 NFL draft, the 50th player selected.^[4]^[5]

He was a stalwart in the community during his 11-year NFL career, playing with the Houston Oilers (1992–1995), Jacksonville Jaguars (1996–1997), Tennessee Oilers / Titans (1998–2001) and Buffalo Bills (2002), appearing in Super Bowl XXXIV with the Titans in 2000. He finished his career with 805 tackles, 23 sacks, six interceptions and one touchdown. Robinson received the Titans Unsung Hero award for the Tennessee Titans during his career. He was the ultimate professional and obtained the knick name "Steady Eddie" for his methodical preparation and on field knowledge of the game, receiving accolades from his coaching staff and teammates for his leadership skills and attention to detail.

Broadcasting career

Robinson was a college football analyst for Fox Sports South, ESPNU, ESPN3 and Comcast from 2005 until 2014. He was also a co-host on a regionally televised weekly sports show INSIDE SWAC from 2006 to 2009,.^[3]

Coaching career

On November 26, 2021, Robinson was hired as the head coach for his alma mater Alabama State University.^[3]

Head coaching record


Year	Team	Overall	Conference	Standing
Alabama State Hornets (Southwestern Athletic Conference) (2022–present)
2022	Alabama State	6–5	4–4	T–3rd (East)
2023	Alabama State	7–4	5–3	T–2nd (East)
2024	Alabama State	7–5	5–3	T–2nd (East)
Alabama State:		20–14	14–10
Total:		20–14