Adrian Robinson (57) tackles Raiders receiver Jacoby Ford during a game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in September 2013. (John Leyba, The Denver Post)
Adrian Robinson, a former NFL linebacker out of Temple University who played six games with the Broncos in 2013, died Saturday night. He was only 25.
The cause of death has not been released.
Robinson, a Harrisburg, Penn., native and the 2009 Mid-American Conference Defensive Player of the Year, played 50 career games at Temple, recording 156 tackles and 22 1/2 sacks.
He signed with the Steelers in 2012 as an undrafted free agent and later played for the Chargers and Redskins. In 22 NFL appearances, in 2012 and 2013, Robinson recorded two tackles (one assisted) — both with the Broncos.
Denver claimed Robinson off waivers on Sept. 1, 2013 from the Eagles, where he had been traded and released a week later. He was waived by Denver on Oct. 15 that same season.
Robinson did not play in the NFL in 2014 but had signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League on April 27.
On Sunday, Robinson’s agency Symmetry on his passing:
It deeply saddens all of us to share with you that Adrian Robinson Jr. passed away last night at the age of 25. Adrian was a beloved father, son, brother, friend and teammate. We ask that you please respect his family’s privacy during this difficult time, and especially keep his daughter Avery Marie in your prayers. Thank you for all of your support and consideration.
The Broncos and fellow linebacker and Pennsylvania native Steven Johnson later took to Twitter to express their condolences.
The send condolences to the family and friends of Adrian Robinson (six games in Denver in 2013), who has passed away.
He was 25.
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos)
See U Again! My song man RIP my bro Adrian!
— Steven Johnson (@SMJ2852)
