There was a deep sense of mourning at Temple following the tragic news that former Owls defensive lineman-linebacker Adrian Robinson Jr. passed away Saturday evening at the age of 25.
No further details are known at this time.
His agency, Symmetry, posted this message on Facebook.
“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.”
In 50 career games at Temple, Robinson had 156 tackles and 22.5 sacks. In 2009 as a sophomore he was named the MAC Player of the Year after recording 14 tackles for loss and 12 sacks.
Robinson was an undrafted free agent and played two years in the NFL. He appeared in 12 games in 2012 with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
After that season he was traded to the Eagles for running back Felix Jones. Robinson was cut by the Eagles but played for three different teams in 2013. He appeared in six games with Denver and two each with San Diego and Washington.
His brother Averee Robinson, is a rising junior defensive lineman at Temple. Last season Averee Robinson appeared in 12 games, making eight tackles and recovering three fumbles and returning one for a touchdown.
There was an outpouring of support from the Temple football community.
“Rest in Paradise A-Rob,” tweeted former Temple and Eagles safety Jaiquan Jarrett, now with the New York Jets.
Adam DiMichele, Temple’s director of player development/offensive analyst tweeted, “Rest in Peace to one of the best ever to do it Adrian Robinson. You will be missed by many.”
