Michael Robinson came into the league as a 4th-round selection (100th overall) in 2006, drafted out of Penn State. He last played in 2013 with SEA, a career spanning 8 NFL seasons. Conversion is his calling card, grading in the 98th percentile among his peers. Across 8 NFL seasons, he has totaled 75 catches for 610 yards and 3 touchdowns.
Size
6'1", 240#
College
Penn State
Draft
Rd 4, 100th overall (2006)
Seasons
2006–2013
2012 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology94th percentile among RBs · limited sample
12 games · 25 touches
2012 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed36▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burstno data▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.
Agilityno data▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).
Size85▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency94▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry52▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion98▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving91▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.
Impact
Ball Security65▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume41▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency97▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Across 8 NFL seasons on file, Michael Robinson has played in 99 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: SF (2006–2009), SEA (2010–2013).
As a passer he has thrown for 28 yards and 0 touchdowns with 0 interceptions. He has rushed for 422 yards and 2 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 75 passes for 610 yards and 3 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2008 with SF: 202 yards and 0 touchdowns in 14 games.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most passing yards in a game28 vs LAR, 2010 Week 4
- Most rushing yards in a game67 vs ATL, 2007 Week 9
- Most receiving yards in a game54 on 2 catches vs LAR, 2008 Week 11
2012 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 6 1.0/g | 67 11/g | 1 |
| Away | 6 | 7 1.2/g | 59 10/g | 1 |
| In division | 4 | 5 1.3/g | 57 14/g | 1 |
| Out of division | 8 | 8 1.0/g | 69 9/g | 1 |
| In wins | 9 | 10 1.1/g | 104 12/g | 1 |
| In losses | 3 | 3 1.0/g | 22 7/g | 1 |
| On grass | 4 | 5 1.3/g | 33 8/g | 1 |
| On turf | 8 | 8 1.0/g | 93 12/g | 1 |
| Indoors | 2 | 2 1.0/g | 26 13/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 10 | 11 1.1/g | 100 10/g | 2 |
2012 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postseason | WAS | 3 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 23 yds, 1 TD | — |
| Postseason | ATL | -1 rush yds, 0 TD | — |
| Week 2 | DAL | 6 rush yds, 0 TD | 55.1 |
| Week 5 | CAR | 3 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD | 49.6 |
| Week 6 | NE | — | 48.3 |
| Week 7 | SF | 2 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD | 55.6 |
| Week 8 | DET | 2 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD | 50.8 |
| Week 9 | MIN | 2 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD | 49.9 |
| Week 12 | MIA | 1 rec, 4 yds, 1 TD | 54.9 |
| Week 13 | CHI | 4 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD | 60.2 |
| Week 14 | ARI | 1 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD | 52.8 |
| Week 15 | BUF | 29 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD | 78.7 |
| Week 16 | SF | 1 rush yds, 0 TD | 52.7 |
| Week 17 | LAR | 3 rec, 33 yds, 1 TD | 62.3 |
Michael Robinson — common questions
- What position does Michael Robinson play?
- Michael Robinson is listed as an FB.
- Which teams has Michael Robinson played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Michael Robinson has played for SF (2006–2009), SEA (2010–2013).
- Where did Michael Robinson go to college?
- Michael Robinson played college football at Penn State.
- When was Michael Robinson drafted?
- Michael Robinson was selected in round 4, 100th overall, of the 2006 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Michael Robinson scored?
- Michael Robinson has 5 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (2 rushing, 3 receiving).
- What is Michael Robinson's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Michael Robinson rated 49.1 for 2013, the 44th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
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