Robinson played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners, earning consensus All-American honors in 2007 and 2008.

Robinson was considered the number one guard prospect by many NFL scouting analyst and projected to go in the second round of the draft until a poor performance in the BCS championship game prior to the draft.

[4][5] He was praised for his leadership, his ability to pass protect and be a force in the running game.

Robinson was assigned to the Spokane Shock after the AFL dispersal draft on September 6, 2013.

[10] On June 2, 2014, Robinson was traded to the San Jose SaberCats for Julius Williams.