Robinson grew up in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, and began his high school career as a freshman at Central Catholic before transferring to University Prep.

He returned an interception 94 yards for a touchdown against Texas as a freshman and made the game-saving pick versus Kansas State.

Robinson was expelled from West Virginia after a student code of conduct violation involving academic fraud.

He initially entered the transfer portal in June 2019, but ultimately decided to join the XFL to provide for his family's immediate needs.

[10] In the coronavirus-shortened XFL season, Robinson started all five games for the BattleHawks and had 21 tackles and two interceptions.

[20] In Week 6 against the Minnesota Vikings, Robinson scored his first NFL touchdown on a special teams play; he recovered a punt blocked by teammate Frankie Luvu for 4 yards to the end zone during the 34–28 overtime loss.

[25] On November 30, 2023, Robinson signed with the Birmingham Stallions of the United States Football League (USFL).