Jon Robinson

Title

Linebackers Coach
Email

cq6380@wayne.edu

(UPDATED 12/25/2018) -- Jon Robinson was named linebackers coach for the WSU football program in March of 2016 and concluded his third full-time year in the Fall of 2018.

In 2018, Robinson helped mentor First Team All-GLIAC honoree Anthony Pittman, along with Honorable Mention All-GLIAC selection Leon Eggleston. Eggleston was WSU's Defensive MVP and the squad's Cortez Smith Award winner, while fellow linebacker Drew Dowding was the Scholar-Athlete Award recipient for the team. In addition, freshman linebacker Spencer Stephenson tied-for-33rd nationally with two fumble recoveries.

During the 2017 campaign, Robinson tutored six Academic All-GLIAC honorees, including two (Drew Dowding and Ryan Smith), who received All-Academic Excellence recognition. Dowding was the recipient of the Scholar-Athlete Award from the WSU football program.

Junior captain Anthony Pittman was voted to the All-GLIAC First Team as well as WSU's Defensive Most Valuable Player. Pittman also received the Courtney "Cortez" Smith Award for a positive approach to all aspects of the program both on and off the field; noticeable improvement to academic growth and progress, as well as skill and physical development; and finally, growing spiritually and contributing to the overall vitality of the football program.

Meanwhile, senior captain Dustin Carlin received the prestigious Ron Solack "#35" Award for wearing his Wayne State uniform with unmatched pride and playing the game with enthusiasm. Carlin was also an Honorable Mention All-GLIAC selection.

In his first season as a full-time coach (2016), Robinson helped lead the Warrior defense to a 20th-place ranking nationally in fewest first downs allowed (184). WSU was sixth in red zone defense allowing five rushing touchdowns, 12 passing touchdowns and four field goals in 34 visits. Wayne State was 28th in fumbles recovered (12), 37th in scoring defense (21.8 ppg), 45th in sacks (2.64 per game) and 48th in total defense (343.1 ypg).

He tutored WSU Defensive MVP Valorian Cunningham, who also received the squad's Ron Solack "#35" Award, as well as Defensive Rookie of the Year Ryan Smith. In addition, two of his student-athletes - Cunningham and Anthony DeDamos - received First Team and Second Team All-GLIAC recognition, respectively. A total of seven linebackers were selected to the Academic All-GLIAC teams with three (DeDamos, Drew Dowding and Smith) earning Excellence Team accolades for maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better.

Prior to returning to Detroit, Robinson spent two seasons (2014 and 2015) as a graduate assistant coach at Ball State University working primarily with linebackers. He was a graduate assistant coach for two years (2012 and 2013) on Winters' staff mentoring the linebackers, while also serving as the video coordinator in 2013.

In 2012, Robinson helped tutor two Second Team All-GLIAC linebackers in Nick Thomas and Ed Viverette, while having three of his student-athletes (Thomas, Moe Davenport and Steve O'Shell) earn Academic All-GLIAC honors. The strong performances by his corps helped WSU rank ninth nationally in pass defense (165.6 yards per game) and 18th in turnover margin as his linebacking crew totaled 15 sacks, 11 quarterback hurries, eight forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries and three interceptions.

The following year at WSU, he helped mentor three Academic All-GLIAC selections (Anthony DeDamos and Idris Hobdy), with one (O'Shell) earning Academic All-GLIAC Excellence honors. Robinson guided two All-GLIAC performers in Viverette (First Team) and Davenport (Honorable Mention). Viverette also won two awards at the team's year-end banquet as Defensive Most Valuable Player and Ron Solack "35" Award. In addition, O'Shell was selected as the program's Scholar-Athlete for 2013.

In his two years in Muncie, Ind., Robinson tutored 2015 First Team All-MAC linebacker Sean Wiggins, who was second on BSU's team and 14th in the conference with 95 tackles. Wiggins was also selected as the Cardinals co-Most Improved Player. In addition, linebacker Ben Ingle was a two-year captain and was the 2015 BSU Dave McClain Leadership Award recipient. Ingle had a team-high 102 tackles in 2015, while finishing second on the squad in both tackles for loss (6.0) and pass break-ups (4).

During his playing career, Robinson earned a bachelor's degree from WSU in kinesiology, was a three-time GLIAC All-Academic Team selection as well as receiving membership into the National Football Foundation's Hampshire Honor Society. He earned Academic Honor Roll accolades nine times during his undergraduate career.

On the field, he finished his collegiate career with 90 tackles including 19 for loss along with 5.5 sacks in 46 games. He started all 16 games as a senior as the Warriors set a school record with 12 wins (12-4) and advanced to the national championship game after four consecutive road victories in the NCAA playoffs. Robinson made two assisted tackles in the national championship game and led all WSU defensive linemen with 50 tackles and 9.5 tackles for loss for the 2011 campaign. He was the recipient of the 2011 Ron Solack Memorial "35" Award for someone who wore his Wayne State uniform with unmatched pride and played the game with enthusiasm.

He and his wife Courtney reside in Novi, with their daughter Nora.

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JON ROBINSON'S PLAYING BIO

Career Notes: Earned his bachelor's degree from WSU in kinesiology ... finished his collegiate career with 90 tackles including 19 for loss along with 5.5 sacks ... was a three-time GLIAC All-Academic Team selection as well as receiving membership into the National Football Foundation's Hampshire Honor Society.

2011: Named to the GLIAC All-Academic Team ... started all 16 games ... recorded four solo tackles against Urbana including two for loss (one sack) … had a tackle for loss vs. Tiffin ... made three tackles (2-1) against Michigan Tech including one for loss ... tallied a career-best six tackles (2-4) including a half-tackle for loss at Ohio Dominican ... also had first career kickoff return in the Panther contest ... made two solo tackles including one for loss against Lake Erie ... recorded three tackles (1-2) at Ashland ... made a solo tackle at Hillsdale ... tallied a sack and a forced fumble among his three tackles (2-1) vs. Saginaw Valley ... had three tackles including one for loss at Indianapolis ... also recorded a quarterback hurry and blocked an extra point vs. the Greyhounds ... had five tackles (3-2) and a quarterback hurry vs. Findlay ... made three tackles (1-2) at St. Cloud plus had a quarterback hurry ... recorded four tackles (1-3) at Nebraska-Kearney ... tallied five tackles (1-4) and forced a fumble at Minnesota-Duluth ... had a 17-yard kickoff return at Winston-Salem, while recording five solo tackles including one for loss ... made two assisted tackles in the national championship game ... led all WSU defensive linemen with 50 tackles and 9.5 tackles for loss ... recipient of the Ron Solack Memorial "35" Award for someone who wore his Wayne State uniform with unmatched pride and played the game with enthusiasm ... received membership into 2012 NFF (National Football Foundation) Hampshire Honor Society ... Game-By-Game Stats.

2010: Named to the GLIAC All-Academic team ... played defensive end in the final eight games after missing the first three contests due to injury ... had an assisted tackle against both Ohio Dominican and Northern Michigan ... recorded a quarterback hurry and a tackle for loss at Lake Erie ... made a solo tackle vs. Ashland and another against Hillsdale ... recorded 1.5 sacks and a forced fumble at Saginaw Valley ... had a half-sack among his three tackles (1-2) at Findlay ... Game-By-Game Stats.

2009: Named to the GLIAC All-Academic team ... played in all 11 games at defensive end, starting six times ... made first collegiate start in Mercyhurst game and had a tackle for loss ... recorded a career-best four tackles (3-1) against Saginaw Valley ... made a tackle for loss against Findlay ... recorded a sack vs. Ashland ... had a 1/2 tackle for loss vs. Ferris State and a 1/2 sack at Hillsdale ... made two solo tackles against Northwood including one for loss ... had a 1/2 tackles for loss at Grand Valley ... saw action on the kickoff return team ... third on the team with 5.5 tackles for loss ... Game-By-Game Stats.

2008: Played defensive end in all 11 games ... made a season-high two solo tackles vs. Mercyhurst ... had an assisted tackle at Saginaw Valley ... recorded a tackle for loss at Findlay ... tied a season-best with two tackles (1-1) vs. Tiffin ... had a solo tackle vs. Hillsdale ... played on the kickoff return team ... Game-By-Game Stats.

2007: Dressed for the five home games but did not see any playing time ... was redshirted ... was WSU's Defensive Scout Player of the Week for both the Michigan Tech and Gannon games.

High School: A 2007 graduate of Livonia Churchill High School ... earned two varsity letters for coach Jon Filiatraut ... was a Detroit Free Press and Detroit News All-Metro West selection ... named team Most Valuable Player ... recorded 87 tackles including 15 for loss as a senior ... also had nine sacks and two forced fumbles ... earned three letters in track ... served as a team captain in both football and track.

Personal: Full name--Jonathan E. Robinson ... born June 4, 1989, in Livonia ... son of Alan and Celia Robinson ... has three brothers, Aaron, Errol and Alan, and three sisters, Erica, Jessie and Alana ... Aaron (Kalamazoo College) and Errol (Albion College) both played collegiate football ... is majoring in kinesiology ... named to the Athletic Director's Honor Roll (term gpa 3.5+) for Fall 2010 (4.00) and Winter 2012 (4.00) ... named to the Coach's Honor Roll (term gpa 3.0-3.49) for Fall 2007, Winter 2008, Fall 2008, Fall 2009, Winter 2010, Winter 2011 and Fall 2011.