Demarcus Robinson

Early life

Robinson attended and played high school football at Peach County High School in Georgia.

College career

Robinson played his collegiate career at Florida from 2013–2015. He played minimally as a freshman in 2013 and finished the season with five receptions for 23 yards in seven games. Robinson was suspended twice during his freshman season after failing multiple tests for marijuana.

In 2014, Robinson had his breakout season and started 11 of 12 games. He was suspended for their season-opener against Idaho, which was eventually canceled due to weather, after failing another drug test for marijuana. Robinson finished the season with 53 receptions for 810 yards and seven touchdowns.

Robinson led the Gators as a junior in 2015 with 48 receptions and 522 yards and two touchdowns in 13 games and nine starts. On November 28, 2015, head coach Jim McElwain suspended Robinson right before their 27–2 loss to Florida State. The suspension was due to a violation of NCAA and team rules. It was reported the violation was due to Robinson's meeting with a marketing official and it marked his fourth suspension in three years with Florida.

On December 21, 2015, McElwain announced that Robinson and teammate Kelvin Taylor would forgo their senior season and enter the 2016 NFL draft. When asked about the early departures, McElwain commented, "I really don't get it." Both players were not regarded as first or second round picks and most experts saw their early entries as gambles.

Professional career

Pre-draft

Robinson was one of 43 collegiate wide receivers to attend the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Indiana. He performed all of the required combine drills and finished 26th among wide receivers in the 40-yard dash. On March 22, 2016, Robinson opted to attend Florida's pro day, along with Keanu Neal, Vernon Hargreaves, Jonathan Bullard, Jake McGee, Brian Poole, Kelvin Taylor, Alex McCalister, Antonio Morrison, and six other teammates. He chose to run all of the combine drills again and put up similar numbers from the combine. Scouts and team representatives from all 32 NFL teams attended, including Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert, to scout Robinson as he performed positional drills. During the draft process, Robinson had private meetings and workouts with multiple teams, that Included the Philadelphia Eagles, Kansas City Chiefs, Oakland Raiders, and New York Jets. At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, Robinson was projected to be a fifth to seventh round draft pick by NFL draft experts and scouts.

Kansas City Chiefs

The Chiefs selected Robinson in the fourth round (126th overall) of the 2016 NFL draft. He was the 14th wide receiver selected in 2016. On May 6, 2016, the Chiefs signed Robinson to a four-year, $2.85 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $517,172.

Throughout training camp, Robinson competed against Seantavius Jones, Mike Williams, Da'Ron Brown, Tyreek Hill, Mitch Mathews, and Kashif Moore for a backup wide receiver role. Head coach Andy Reid named him the fourth wide receiver on the depth chart to start the season, behind Jeremy Maclin, Albert Wilson, and Chris Conley.

Robinson made his professional regular season debut in the season-opening 33–27 victory over the San Diego Chargers. Robinson played in all 16 games as a rookie, but made no starts and mainly appeared on special teams while finishing with no statistics. The Chiefs finished the 2016 season atop the AFC West with a 12–4 record and qualified for the playoffs as the #2-seed. In the Divisional Round against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Robinson appeared in his first career postseason game and recorded no statistics during the narrow 18–16 loss.

The Chiefs opted to release wide receiver Jeremy Maclin during training camp and held an open competition for his vacant starting wide receiver role. Robinson competed against Chris Conley, Tyreek Hill, De'Anthony Thomas, Albert Wilson, and Kenny Cook. He was named the fifth wide receiver on the depth chart behind Conley, Hill, Wilson, and Thomas.

During a Week 3 24–10 road victory over the Los Angeles Chargers, Robinson caught two passes for nine yards. He made his first career reception on a two-yard pass from quarterback Alex Smith before being tackled by cornerback Desmond King in the third quarter. Three weeks later against the Steelers, Robinson earned his first career start after Albert Wilson suffered a knee injury and Chris Conley was placed on injured reserve with a ruptured Achilles. Robinson finished the 19–13 loss with a 16-yard reception. In the next game against the Oakland Raiders on Thursday Night Football, he made his second consecutive start and caught a season-high five passes for 69 yards during the narrow 31–30 road loss. During the regular-season finale against the Denver Broncos, Robinson made his eighth start of the season, replacing Tyreek Hill who was inactive after suffering a death in his family. Robinson finished the 27–24 road victory with four receptions for 31 yards.

Las Vegas Raiders

On March 22, 2022, Robinson signed a one-year deal with the Las Vegas Raiders. He was released on August 16.

Baltimore Ravens

Robinson signed a one-year deal with the Baltimore Ravens on August 23, 2022.

Robinson made his Ravens debut during the season-opener against the Jets and finished the 24–9 road victory with two receptions for 19 yards. In the next game against the Miami Dolphins, Robinson had a 12-yard touchdown reception during the 42–38 loss. During a Week 11 13–3 victory over the Panthers, he recorded a career-high nine receptions for 128 yards. During Week 16 against the Falcons, Robinson had a six-yard touchdown reception in the 17–9 victory.

Robinson finished the 2022 season with a career-high 48 receptions for 458 yards and two touchdowns in 17 games and five starts. The Ravens finished second in the AFC North with a 10–7 record and qualified for the playoffs as the #6-seed. During the Wild Card Round against the Bengals, Robinson caught two passes for 49 yards and a touchdown in the 24–17 road loss.

Los Angeles Rams

On June 12, 2023, Robinson signed a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Rams.

Robinson made his Rams debut during the season-opening 30–13 road victory over the Seahawks, but recorded no statistics. Robinson did not play in Week 5 against the Philadelphia Eagles as a healthy scratch. During Week 13 against the Browns, he had four receptions for 55 yards and his first touchdown of the season in the 36–19 victory. In the next game against his former team, the Ravens, Robinson caught three passes for 46 yards and a touchdown during the 37–31 overtime road loss. The following week against the Washington Commanders, he recorded two receptions for 44 yards and a touchdown to go along with a 23-yard carry in the 28–20 victory.

During Week 16 against the New Orleans Saints on Thursday Night Football, Robinson recorded six receptions for 82 yards and a touchdown in the 30–22 victory. In the next game against the New York Giants, he had six receptions for a season-high 92 yards during the 26–25 road victory.

Robinson finished the 2023 season with 26 receptions for 371 yards and four touchdowns in 16 games and four games. The Rams finished second in the NFC West with a 10–7 record and qualified for the playoffs as the #6-seed. During the Wild Card Round against the Detroit Lions, Robinson caught three passes for 44 yards in the narrow 24–23 road loss.

On February 23, 2024, Robinson re-signed with the Rams on a one-year deal reportedly worth $5 million.

During Week 5 against the Green Bay Packers, Robinson had three receptions for 28 yards and a touchdown in the 24–19 loss. Three weeks later against the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday Night Football, he caught two passes for 35 yards, both for touchdowns, in the 30–20 victory. In the next game against the Seahawks, Robinson recorded season-highs with six receptions for 94 yards and two touchdowns, including the game-winner, during the 26–20 road victory.

During a Week 12 37–20 loss to the Eagles on Sunday Night Football, Robinson caught two passes for 15 yards and a touchdown. Hours after the loss, he was arrested for driving faster than 100 miles per hour (160 km/h) on the freeway and had "objective signs and symptoms of alcohol impairment"; however, head coach Sean McVay later said that the team will not suspend Robinson and that he would play in the next game against the Saints. Robinson finished the 21–14 road victory with two receptions for 49 yards and a touchdown. The following week against the Bills, he suffered an AC sprain shoulder injury in the narrow 44–42 victory.

San Francisco 49ers

On March 13, 2025, Robinson signed with the San Francisco 49ers on a two-year, $9.5 million contract. He was suspended for the first three games of the season for violating the league's substance abuse policy.

Robinson made his 49ers debut in Week 4 against the Jacksonville Jaguars and finished the 26–21 loss with a 20-yard reception. During a Week 16 48–27 road victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Monday Night Football, Robinson recorded two receptions for 23 yards and his only touchdown of the regular season.

Robinson finished the 2025 season with 22 receptions for 276 yards and a touchdown in 14 games and two starts. The 49ers finished third in the NFC West with a 12–5 record and qualified for the playoffs as the #6-seed. During the Wild Card Round against the Eagles, Robinson had six receptions for 111 yards and a touchdown in the 23–19 road victory.

During the season-opening 27–7 victory over his former team, the Rams, in Australia on Thursday Night Football, Robinson had two receptions for 50 yards and a touchdown.

Career statistics

Personal life

Robinson's uncle, Marcus Robinson, was a wide receiver for the Chicago Bears, Baltimore Ravens, and Minnesota Vikings from 1997 to 2006.