RIDERS SIGN DEFENSIVE BACK TYREE ROBINSON
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American defensive back Tyree Robinson.
Robinson (6’2-200) was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 2018 NFL Draft. He played in five regular season games for the Cowboys that season before being signed by the San Francisco 49ers in December. The California native joined the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2020 and attended Training Camp with the Club in 2021.
Collegiately, Robinson played four seasons at the University of Oregon and was considered a vital part of the team’s defence and special teams units. Over 52 games played, he made 201 defensive tackles, six tackles for loss, two sacks, six interceptions – including one he returned 100 yards for a touchdown, 23 pass deflections and four fumble recoveries. As a sophomore he transitioned from safety to cornerback with great success and as a junior he played 984 snaps, more than any other teammate. As a senior, Robinson earned the Ducks’ Todd Doxey Award for Character and Service.
Robinson will be moved to the Club’s suspended list while he completes his COVID-19 quarantine.
