Dunta Robinson
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Career Summary
Dunta Robinson was an NFL cornerback who played 10 seasons after starring at South Carolina.
Robinson played 10 NFL seasons as a cornerback, beginning with the Houston Texans. He played college football at South Carolina before Houston selected him in the first round.
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Early Life
Robinson grew up in Athens, Georgia.
Robinson is a native of Athens, Georgia, where he developed into a multi-position high school football player.
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High School
He attended Clarke Central High School in Athens.
At Clarke Central High School, Robinson started for three years at defensive back, running back and wide receiver. He graduated as the school record holder with 17 interceptions.
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College Career
Robinson was a three-year starter at South Carolina and the team MVP as a senior.
Robinson played in 42 games for South Carolina, where he made 114 tackles, five interceptions and 22 passes defensed. As a senior, he was the Gamecocks' defensive MVP, a first-team All-SEC selection and a third-team All-American.
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Path to the NFL
Houston chose Robinson with the 10th overall selection in the 2004 NFL Draft.
The Texans selected Robinson 10th overall in the first round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He was the first South Carolina player selected in the first round since 2000.
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NFL Career
Robinson appeared in 139 NFL games, including 128 starts, with Houston, Atlanta and Kansas City.
Robinson appeared in 139 games and started 128 during his NFL career. He played six seasons with Houston, three with Atlanta and one with Kansas City.
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Career Accomplishments
Robinson was the PFWA NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2004.
The Professional Football Writers of America named Robinson its 2004 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year. His Houston career also included 13 interceptions and six forced fumbles.
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Playing Style
Robinson brought versatility from his early career as a safety and developed into a starting cornerback.
Robinson converted from safety to cornerback at South Carolina. The Texans cited his versatility and mentality when they made him the 10th overall pick, and he became a long-term NFL starter.
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Legacy
Robinson remains one of the notable defensive backs in Texans history.
The Texans included Robinson in their all-time secondary. The team credited him with 13 interceptions and six forced fumbles during his Houston career.
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Post-Career
During his NFL career, Robinson operated a charitable foundation and youth football association in Athens.
Robinson established the Dunta Robinson Foundation and ran the Northeast Georgia Oilers youth football association in his hometown of Athens.
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