Jamal Robertson

Jamal Robertson (born January 10, 1977) is a former Canadian football running back and kick returner who played in the Canadian Football League and National Football League. He was originally signed by the Calgary Stampeders as an undrafted free agent in 2001. He played college football at Ohio Northern. Robertson was one of the greatest athletes in Ohio Northern University (ONU) history. During his career at ONU, he amassed numerous school records and won the Division III National Player of the Year award. Robertson is an alumnus of Walter E. Stebbins High School in Dayton, Ohio, where he was an all state running back and a state champion in track & field.

Jamal Robertson
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Jamal Robertson in 2010
Born: (1977-01-10) January 10, 1977
Washington, D.C.
Career information
CFL statusAmerican
Position(s)RB/KR
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight205 lb (93 kg)
CollegeOhio Northern
High schoolStebbins
NFL draft2001 / Undrafted
Career history
As player
2001Calgary Stampeders*
2002Rhein Fire
2002–2004San Francisco 49ers
2004–2005Carolina Panthers
2006Atlanta Falcons
2007Saskatchewan Roughriders*
2008–2009Toronto Argonauts
2010–2011BC Lions
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • 2x First-team OAC (1999-2000)
  • 2x First-team All-American (1999-2000)
  • OAC co-Offensive Player of the Year (2000)
  • NFL Europe Offensive MVP (2002)
  • 99th Grey Cup champion
Career stats

Early years

Robertson played for Stebbins High School from 1991 to 1995 in Riverside, Ohio. He rushed for 2029 yards his senior year, and was runner-up for the Mr. Football award in Ohio.

Professional career

Calgary Stampeders

Robertson was signed by the Calgary Stampeders in 2001.

Rhein Fire

Robertson played for the Rhein Fire of NFL Europa in 2002. He set an NFL Europe record for the longest run from scrimmage (a 90-yard touchdown against the Frankfurt Galaxy), played against the Berlin Thunder in World Bowl X, and was eventually named NFL Europe's offensive MVP.

San Francisco 49ers

After his stellar performance in NFL Europe, Robertson was signed as a free agent by the San Francisco 49ers in 2002.

Carolina Panthers

Robertson was signed by the Carolina Panthers in 2004 after being waived by the 49ers. He was used primarily as a kick returner, but injuries to Stephen Davis, DeShaun Foster, and Nick Goings gave him the opportunity to play from the running back position. He gained 71 yards on 16 attempts in 2004, and 41 yards on 14 attempts in 2005. At one point, he played as the #1 tailback during the 2005 NFC Championship Game against the Seattle Seahawks. However, Robertson was released in the final round of cuts before the 2006 NFL season. [1]

Atlanta Falcons

On December 13, 2006, Robertson was signed by the Atlanta Falcons due to injuries to Warrick Dunn and Jerious Norwood. He was released on August 8, 2007, prior to playing a single pre-season game.

Robertson (#25) in the backfield in 2009.

Saskatchewan Roughriders

Due to injuries to running backs Corey Holmes, Wes Cates, and Josh Ranek the Saskatchewan Roughriders brought in Robertson for insurance on November 14, 2007.

Toronto Argonauts

On June 5, 2008, he was traded to the Toronto Argonauts in exchange for Leron Mitchell. The trade came after Argonaut starter Tyler Ebell ruptured his Achilles tendon, necessitating a move for Toronto.[2] He rushed for 1031 yards in 2009.

BC Lions

On March 22, 2010, it was announced that Robertson had signed with the BC Lions.[3] He re-signed with the BC Lions on January 24, 2010.[4] Robertson announced his retirement on December 1, 2011, after winning the 99th Grey Cup in 2011.[5]

References
  1. http://www.panthers.com/news/newsroomNewsDetail.jsp?id=26397. Retrieved September 2, 2006. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. "Argos RB Ebell out for season with Achilles tendon injury". TSN.ca. 2008-06-05. Retrieved 2008-08-26.
  3. "Lions add running back Jamal Robertson to offensive ranks". BC Lions. 2010-03-22. Archived from the original on 2011-07-07. Retrieved 2016-02-05.
  4. "B.C. Lions sign running back Jamal Robertson to contract extension | Georgia Straight Vancouver's News & Entertainment Weekly". Straight.com. 2011-01-24. Retrieved 2016-02-05.
  5. "Lions RB Robertson announces retirement". CFL.ca. 2011-12-01. Retrieved 2016-06-09.

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