Janarius Robinson Bio
Janarius Robinson is an American professional football defensive end for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Florida State Seminoles. After being drafted in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft, he has had stints with the Minnesota Vikings, Philadelphia Eagles, and Las Vegas Raiders before signing with the Chiefs.
Early Life and Background
Janarius Robinson was born on May 5, 1999, in Panama City, Florida. Growing up in a sports-oriented environment, he attended Bay High School in Panama City, where he began to showcase his talent in football. His performance at the high school level earned him recognition and paved the way for his future in college football.
Path to American Football
After graduating from high school, Janarius Robinson continued his football career at Florida State University. He played for the Florida State Seminoles from 2017 to 2020, where he developed his skills as a defensive end. His college career was marked by significant contributions to the team, leading to his entry into the NFL.
Janarius Robinson Career
Early Career (2021-2022)
Janarius Robinson was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth round, 134th overall, of the 2021 NFL Draft. He signed a four-year rookie contract with the Vikings on May 19, 2021. Unfortunately, his rookie season was cut short when he was placed on injured reserve on August 23, 2021, due to an injury. He was waived on August 30, 2022, but signed to the practice squad the following day.
Breakthrough (2022-2024)
In September 2022, Robinson was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles off the Vikings practice squad. He faced another setback when he was placed on injured reserve on October 15, 2022, due to a season-ending ankle injury. Despite this, the Eagles made it to Super Bowl LVII, where they lost to the Kansas City Chiefs. Robinson was waived by the Eagles on August 29, 2023, but soon found a new opportunity with the Las Vegas Raiders. He was signed to their practice squad on August 31, 2023, and was promoted to the active roster on December 5, 2023.
Notable Works and Milestones
In April 2025, Janarius Robinson signed with the Kansas City Chiefs. Unfortunately, he faced another injury setback when he was placed on season-ending injured reserve after fracturing his foot during the offseason. Throughout his career, Robinson has accumulated a total of 13 tackles and 1.5 sacks in the NFL.
Janarius Robinson Award Nominations
Throughout his career, Janarius Robinson has not yet received any notable award nominations.
Janarius Robinson Awards Won
Janarius Robinson has not yet won any awards during his professional football career.
Janarius Robinson Family
There is limited public information available regarding Janarius Robinson’s family background or personal life.
Personal Life
Janarius Robinson’s personal life has been somewhat private. However, he was arrested on February 6, 2024, on suspicion of DUI after an incident outside the Aria Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. This incident has drawn attention to his off-field conduct as he continues his professional career.