| Keenan Robinson |
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Sophomore
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| Hometown:
Plano, Texas
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| High School:
Plano East
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| Height / Weight:
6-3 / 232
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| Position:
LB
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| Experience:
So.-1L
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Third-year linebacker who played in 12 games at outside linebacker in 2008 ... notched 24 tackles, two TFL, a sack and a PBU ... gained valuable experience working at outside linebacker as a redshirt in 2007 ... was tabbed a prep first-team All-American by Parade Magazine and USA Today ... was a member of ESPN's top 150 national prospects ... finished his career with 273 tackles ... won the district championship in the triple jump as a junior.
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2008)
Appeared in 12 games at linebacker and on special teams ... posted 24 tackles, two TFL, a sack and a PBU ... was third on the team with eight special-teams tackles ... helped UT rank first in the Big 12 in scoring defense (18.8 ppg/18th NCAA), total defense (342.9 ypg), rushing defense (83.5 ypg/third NCAA) and second in pass efficiency defense (124.2 rating) ... posted a tackle in his collegiate debut against FAU ... added three tackles and a PBU versus Rice ... recorded four tackles, two TFL and his first career sack against Arkansas ... tallied one tackle at Colorado ... notched two tackles versus No. 1 Oklahoma ... added a tackle against No. 11 Missouri, No. 7 Oklahoma State and No. 6 Texas Tech ... posted two tackles versus Baylor ... added three tackles at Kansas ... notched three tackles against Texas A&M ... recorded two tackles against No. 10 Ohio State in the Fiesta Bowl.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Johnny Ringo at Plano East H.S. ... a prep All-American who was a three-year starter, primarily at LB as a junior and senior ... tabbed a Parade All-American ... also earned All-USA honors from USA Today ... played DE as a sophomore and saw action at WR during his career ... participated in the Offense-Defense All-America Bowl ... was a member of ESPN's top 150 national prospects ... a two-time first-team all-district 9-5A and all-county selection ... recorded 273 career tackles with nine tackles for loss, five sacks, five forced fumbles, five fumble recoveries, six PBU, one interception and one blocked punt ... earned honorable mention 5A all-state honors as a senior ... tabbed first-team all-district 9-5A and first-team all-county ... helped Plano East to a 10-3 record in advancing to the regional semifinals ... finished the year ranked 19th in the Texas Football Top 25 ... notched 118 tackles, four TFL, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries, one of which he returned for a TD ... also had seven receptions for 62 yards and four TDs ... scored a TD on both offense and defense, along with recording 20 tackles, in Plano East's 21-14 win over Richardson Berkner ... named first-team all-district 9-5A and first-team all-county as a junior ... recorded 111 tackles, two sacks, one INT, two PBU, two forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries ... tabbed second-team all-district 8-5A as a sophomore ... registered 44 tackles, three sacks, three TFL, three PBU, one forced fumble and one blocked punt ... also a two-time letterwinner in track and field ... won the district triple jump championship as a junior.
PERSONAL
Born in Omaha, Neb. ... lived in Omaha until he was six ... enrolled in the college of education ... earned academic all-district honors as a senior ... also a member of the A/B Honor Roll and National Honor Society ... served as a mentor at local middle schools in the Brothers and Brothers program ... active member at church functions ... brother, Aubrey Smith, plays cornerback at NAIA Missouri Valley College ... enjoys video games and cooking.
THE ROBINSON FILE
Nickname: DMT (Determination Mental Toughness)
During pregame, I like to: Listen to my iPod
Favorite TV channel: NFL Network
Favorite TV show: Family Guy
I can't believe I watch: Nip/Tuck
Favorite movie: The Program
Favorite actor: Katt Williams
Sports hero: Ray Lewis
Favorite superheroes: Transformers
Favorite video system: Wii
Favorite cartoon character: Stewie Griffin (Family Guy)
Pet: Dog (Max)
Nobody knows I can: Do multiple backflips
I came to Texas because: The great family atmosphere
