Former Nittany Lion Allen Robinson traded to Steelers
Former Penn State wide receiver Allen Robinson II is heading back to Pennsylvania. As the NFL offseason continues, Robinson has been traded by the Los Angeles Rams to the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to NFL Media.
Robinson is a former Nittany Lion who was drafted originally in the second round by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the second round of the 2014 NFL draft. He has played for a total of three teams including the Jaguars but also the Bears and the Rams who were most recently rostering the former Nittany Lion.
Robinson heads to Pittsburgh to be back in the state where he played college football and became one of the best receivers in Penn State history. He left State College with an impressive 177 receptions for 2,479 yards receiving and 17 touchdowns. His catch against the Michigan Wolverines in 2013 remains one of the most replayed moments in recent Penn State history.
Youngins might not remember but Allen Robinson had a filthy highlight reel from Penn State. pic.twitter.com/y7FKFYPGNp
— Dave Kluge (@DaveKluge) April 18, 2023
Robinson is expected to play the role of slot receiver within the Penn State offense as they look to develop quarterback Kenny Pickett. Robinson has played with young quarterbacks in the past, as well as veteran ones, which should allow him to become a favorite target for the team.
He hasn’t achieved over 1,000 yards receiving since 2020 and hopes to break that streak in 2023.
Looking back on his larger achievements while at Penn State and as a professional, he also has two All-Big Ten honors and was a unanimous All-American selection at the end of his final season in State College.
