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Josh Robinson (running back)

Joshua Devonte Robinson Sr. is an American former professional football running back. He played college football for the Mississippi State Bulldogs, and was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the sixth round of the 2015 NFL draft.

Early life
Robinson attended Franklinton High School in Franklinton, Louisiana, where he was a two-sport athlete in both football and track. He helped lead his team to the Louisiana 4A State Championship. Considered a three-star recruit by Rivals.com, Robinson was listed as the No. 49 running back in the nation in 2011. ==College career==
College career
With Vick Ballard and LaDarius Perkins already established as the Bulldogs' primary running backs, Robinson redshirted the 2011 season. Robinson again backed up Perkins in 2013, appearing in all 13 games and rushing 78 times for 459 yards and 3 touchdowns. He had his first 100-yard game in the Bulldogs' 24–17 overtime win against Arkansas. Robinson was the Bulldogs' starting running back in 2014. He rushed for a career-high 124 yards in a 47–34 win over UAB. He then eclipsed that total with 197 rushing yards in a 34–29 win over LSU, and again with 198 yards in a win over Kentucky., which is tied for the 8th most single-game rushing yards in school history. Robinson had a career-high 6 receptions and 110 receiving yards as the Bulldogs escaped an upset bid from Arkansas. Although overshadowed by teammate, Dak Prescott, Robinson was listed as a darkhorse Heisman candidate by various media outlets. On December 31, 2014, Robinson announced he would forgo his senior season and enter the 2015 NFL draft. He completed his tenure at Mississippi State by rushing for 75 yards on 13 carries in the Bulldogs' 49–34 loss to Georgia Tech in the Orange Bowl. ==Professional career==
Professional career
Indianapolis Colts Robinson was selected in the sixth round (205th overall) of the 2015 NFL draft by the Indianapolis Colts. He agreed to terms with the Colts on May 6. On November 12, 2015, Robinson was waived by the Colts due to a preseason herniated disk in his neck that interfered with his production. He was signed to the practice squad on November 13. He became a free agent after the season. Saskatchewan Roughriders Robinson was signed to the practice roster for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL) on September 14, 2016, but was released at the beginning of October. The Spring League In April 2017, Robinson participated in The Spring League, a showcase for NFL and CFL scouts during the instructional league's inaugural season. Several days before the game, Robinson had claimed that the San Francisco 49ers would sign him soon, a transaction which did not occur. Robinson participated in a workout with the Detroit Lions in August. Montreal Alouettes On January 22, 2018, Robinson signed with the Montreal Alouettes of the CFL. Robinson was released before the regular season, on June 7. Porvoon Butchers In January 2019 Robinson signed a one-year contract to play for the Porvoon Butchers of Finland's Maple League; however, Robinson failed to show up for preseason training camp, and was cut. FCF Zappers Robinson played for the FCF Zappers of Fan Controlled Football in 2022. Tulsa Oilers On December 22, 2022, Robinson was signed by the Tulsa Oilers of the Indoor Football League. He was released on July 13, 2023. ==Career statistics==
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