Landon Robinson

Landon Robinson
Robinson with Navy in 2025
No. 96 – Cincinnati Bengals
PositionDefensive tackle
Roster status
Active
Personal information
Born (2003-01-03) January 3, 2003 (age 23)
Listed height
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight
295 lb (134 kg)
Career information
High schoolCopley (Copley, Ohio)
College
NFL draft2026: 7th round, 226th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Landon Miles Robinson (born January 3, 2003) is a United States Marine Corps Reserve officer and professional football defensive tackle for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Navy Midshipmen and was selected by the Bengals in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL draft.

Early life

Robinson attended Copley High School in Copley, Ohio. Coming out of high school, he committed to play college football for the Navy Midshipmen.

College career

During his freshman season in 2022, Robinson did not appear in any games. In 2023, he tallied 28 tackles with four and a half going for a loss, and four sacks. In the 2024 Army–Navy Game, Robinson totaled 13 tackles, as well as rushing for 29 yards on a fake punt, in a 31–13 win over Army. During the 2024 season, he notched 61 tackles with five and a half going for a loss, four sacks, and two forced fumbles, earning first-team all-American Conference honors. For his performance during the 2025 season, Robinson was named the American Conference Defensive Player of the Year, ECAC Defensive Player of the Year, as well as being named First-Team All-American Conference. Robinson was named a First-Team All-American by the Associated Press, Football Writers Association of America, Sports Illustrated and USA Today.  He was also named a Second-Team All-American by Walter Camp and The Sporting News.

He studied cyber operations at the Naval Academy.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
5 ft 11+1⁄4 in
(1.81 m)		293 lb
(133 kg)		31+3⁄4 in
(0.81 m)		9+1⁄8 in
(0.23 m)		6 ft 5+1⁄4 in
(1.96 m)		4.91 s1.65 s2.76 s4.48 s7.28 s32.5 in
(0.83 m)		9 ft 2 in
(2.79 m)		30 reps
All values from Pro Day

Robinson was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the seventh round with the 226th overall pick of the 2026 NFL draft. He signed his rookie contract on May 8.

Military career

Landon Robinson
Military career
Allegiance United States
Branch
 United States Marine Corps
Service years
2026–present
Rank
Second lieutenant

At his graduation from the Naval Academy, Robinson commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Marine Corps. He intends to serve a ten-year commitment in the Reserve alongside playing in the NFL.

Personal life

Robinson is the son of former Kent State gymnast, Lance Robinson, and mother Patrice Robinson.

References

  1. 1 2 @SPatriceRobinso (January 3, 2021). "Happy Birthday @LandonRobinson" (Tweet). Retrieved December 23, 2025 – via Twitter.
  2. ↑ Goon, Kyle (November 7, 2025). "Navy football could have another All-American. Meet Landon Robinson, the Midshipmen's 'Freak.'". The Baltimore Banner. Retrieved December 13, 2025.
  3. ↑ Helwick, Steve (July 30, 2025). "Navy DT Landon Robinson is one of college football's ultimate superhuman athletes". Underdog Dynasty. Retrieved December 13, 2025.
  4. ↑ Wagner, Bill (April 12, 2024). "Nose guard Landon Robinson earns Admiral Mack Award as Navy most improved player". Capital Gazette. Retrieved December 13, 2025.
  5. ↑ Fedscher, Kyle (December 14, 2024). "A gutsy fake punt to an unlikely hero seals Navy's upset win over Army in the rivalry's 125th game". CNN. Retrieved December 13, 2025.
  6. ↑ Wagner, Bill (August 15, 2025). "Navy football nose guard Landon Robinson lands on 'Freaks' list for 3rd time". Capital Gazette. Retrieved December 13, 2025.
  7. ↑ Chapman, TJ. "Landon Robinson Is Navy's First Defensive All-American in 50 Years". Mike Farrell Sports. Retrieved December 13, 2025.
  8. ↑ Wagner, Bill (December 2, 2025). "Navy nose guard Landon Robinson named American Conference Defensive Player of the Year". Capital Gazette. Retrieved December 13, 2025.
  9. 1 2 MacKenzie, Maggie (September 13, 2026). "Bengals Rookie Landon Robinson Arrives for First NFL Game in Full Military Dress". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved November 10, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Landon Robinson College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 18, 2026.
  11. ↑ Hull, Michael. "Bengals Select Landon Robinson With 226th Overall Pick". Bengals.com. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Bengals Sign Five Draft Picks, 10 College Free Agents BENGALS ROSTER UPDATE". Bengals.com. Retrieved May 10, 2026.
  13. ↑ Skinner, Richard (May 29, 2026). "Bengals rookie Landon Robinson leans on Naval Academy grit in fight for NFL roster spot". WKRC-TV. Retrieved November 10, 2026.
  14. ↑ Johnson, Richard (December 12, 2025). "Meet Landon Robinson: How Navy star NG emerged as one of college football's freakiest players for Midshipmen". CBS Sports. Retrieved December 13, 2025.