James Robinson (Jacksonville Jaguars) Net Worth 2022 and Salary

James Robinson
Jacksonville Jaguars

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Introduction

James Robinson is an American football running back for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Illinois State and signed with the Jaguars as an undrafted free agent in 2020. Robinson broke the NFL record for most scrimmage yards of any undrafted rookie.

Early life

James Robinson was born on August 9, 1998 (age 24 years) in Rockford, Illinois, United States. Robinson played Pop Warner Football for the Rockford Ravens. He attended Rockford Lutheran High School, where he played basketball and football. As a senior, he rushed 2,461 yards and 44 touchdowns and was named Class 4A All-State. Robinson set IHSA records with 9,045 rushing yards and 158 rushing touchdowns.

NameJames Robinson
Net Worth$2 million
OccupationRunning back (Jacksonville Jaguars)
Age24 years
Height1.75m
James Robinson of Jacksonville Jaguars net worth and salary

College career

Robinson played in nine games as a true freshman in 2016, missing three games due to a calf injury and finishing the season as the Redbird’s third-leading rusher with 322 yards and two touchdowns on 63 carries. He became the team’s starting running back as a sophomore and was named first-team All-Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) after rushing for 933 yards and 12 touchdowns.

He rushed for 1,290 yards and 12 touchdowns in his junior season and was again named first-team All-MVFC as well as a first-team All-American by Phil Steele, a second-team All-American by STATS and HERO Sports and to the Associated Press’s third-team and was a finalist for the Walter Payton Award. As a senior, he rushed for 1,899 yards and 18 touchdowns and was a consensus first-team FCS All-American and a first-team All-Conference selection for the third straight season. Robinson finished his collegiate career with 4,444 rushing yards, second most in school history.

Professional career

James Robinson signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent on April 27, 2020, shortly after the conclusion of the 2020 NFL Draft. Robinson made the Jaguars’ 53-man regular season roster out of training camp and was announced as the team’s starting running back several days later.

Robinson made his NFL debut in Week 1 of the 2020 season against the Indianapolis Colts. He recorded 16 carries for 62 rushing yards and a reception in which he leapt over Colts safety Khari Willis for 28 receiving yards in the 27–20 victory. Robinson became the fourth undrafted rookie running back to start week one since 1970, and set the record for most rushing yards for an undrafted rookie in Week 1.

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He became the first running back from Illinois State to start a game since Aveion Cason in 2006. A week later, on September 20, 2020, Robinson tallied 120 all-purpose yards and scored his first career touchdown in a 33–30 loss to the Tennessee Titans. In Week 3, against the Miami Dolphins on Thursday Night Football, he had 129 scrimmage yards and two rushing touchdowns in the 31–13 loss.

On October 1, 2020, Robinson was named the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month for his performance in September. In Week 7 against the Los Angeles Chargers, he had 22 carries for 119 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown to go along with four receptions for 18 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown in the 39–29 loss. In Week 10, against the Green Bay Packers, he had 23 carries for 109 rushing yards in the 24–20 loss. In Week 12, against the Cleveland Browns, he had 22 carries for 128 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown to go along with five receptions for 31 receiving yards in the 27–25 loss.

James Robinson is the fourth undrafted player in NFL history to rush for 1,000 yards in his rookie season, following Dominic Rhodes, LeGarrette Blount, and Phillip Lindsay. He also finished with the record for most scrimmage yards of any rookie free agent in NFL history. Robinson was also ranked 100th on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2021 list. Against the New York Jets in Week 16, of the 2021 season, Robinson tore his Achilles in the first quarter ending his season. He finished the season with 767 rushing yards and eight touchdowns through 14 games and 13 starts.

James Robinson net worth

What is James Robinson’s net worth? The net worth of James Robinson has been estimated to be approximately $2 million. His primary source of income is from his career as an American football running back. James Robinson’s salary per month with other career earnings is over $500,000 dollars annually. He is one of the richest and most influential young NFL players in the United States. His remarkable career achievements have earned him some luxurious lifestyles and some fancy car trips. The Jacksonville Jaguars player stands at an appealing height of 1.75m and has a good body weight which suits his personality.