 Robinson with theNew England Patriots in 2010 | |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | |
|---|---|
| Title | Offensive coordinator |
| Personal information | |
| Born | (1986-09-29)September 29, 1986 (age 39) Littleton, Colorado, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 208 lb (94 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Chatfield (Littleton) |
| College | Oklahoma State (2005–2009) |
| NFL draft | 2010: 7th round, 250th overall pick |
| Position | Quarterback |
| Career history | |
Playing | |
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Coaching | |
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| Awards and highlights | |
| Coaching profile at Pro Football Reference | |
| Stats atPro Football Reference | |
Zachary Ross Robinson (born September 29, 1986) is an American professionalfootball coach who is theoffensive coordinator for theTampa Bay Buccaneers of theNational Football League (NFL). He previously served as the offensive coordinator for theAtlanta Falcons from 2024 to 2025. Robinson playedcollege football as aquarterback atOklahoma State Cowboys and was selected by theNew England Patriots in the seventh round of the2010 NFL draft. He was also a member of theSeattle Seahawks,Detroit Lions, andCincinnati Bengals before retiring in 2013. Robinson became a coach in 2019, serving as an assistant coach for theLos Angeles Rams and the Atlanta Falcons.
Robinson attendedChatfield Senior High School inLittleton, Colorado, where he played football at multiple offensive positions. As a senior, Robinson threw for 1,475 yards, 15 touchdowns, and six interceptions. The same season, he also caught 39 passes for 850 yards and 11 touchdowns, while also rushing for 1,078 yards and eight touchdowns.
Following high school, Robinson attendedOklahoma State University, where heredshirted as a freshman in 2005. He was a reserve quarterback for the Cowboys in 2006, finishing the season with 345 yards on 51 attempts and three touchdowns, while also recording 144 yards rushing.
In the second game of Robinson's 2007 sophomore season, he became the Cowboys' starter at quarterback and went on to lead his team to an appearance in the2007 Insight Bowl, where he was the game MVP. After taking over the starting role, Robinson recorded 847 yards rushing and 2,824 yards passing and combined for 32 touchdowns. His 3,671 total offensive yards set a school record. In that season, the only other player inDivision I FBS to rush for at least 800 yards and pass for 2,800 yards wasHeisman Trophy winnerTim Tebow.
Robinson led Oklahoma State to the2008 Holiday Bowl his junior season. He finished the 2008 regular season with 562 yards rushing with 8 touchdowns and 3,064 yards passing with 25 touchdowns.
Robinson was viewed as one of the best senior quarterbacks in the 2009 preseason. Robinson began the season with a win overGeorgia, throwing for 135 yards and two touchdowns. However, his season took a turn when Cowboys running backKendall Hunter suffered an injury and was sidelined for a good portion of the season while wide receiverDez Bryant, who became a first round pick in the2010 NFL draft, was suspended for the rest of the season, breaking up whatRivals.com had coined the "Best Offensive Trio of 2009."[1] Later in the season, Robinson suffered a concussion and shoulder injury in a game againstTexas Tech when he collided with Red Raider cornerbackJamar Wall. He also suffered a hamstring injury at one point during the season, and finished the season with 2,084 yards passing and 15 touchdowns on the season.
Robinson completed hisBachelor of University Studies degree at Oklahoma State in December 2013.[2]
Robinson was one of six senior quarterbacks invited to the2010 Senior Bowl inMobile, Alabama. Of the six, only Robinson threw for more than 100 yards (176); Robinson was also responsible for the only South team touchdown. In addition, his showing at the 2010College Football All-Star Challenge was described byESPN analysts as the "Performance of the Day" out of the twelve participating players.
| Season | Team | Passing | Rushing | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cmp | Att | Yds | Pct | TD | Int | Rtg | Att | Yds | Avg | TD | ||
| 2006 | Oklahoma State | 25 | 51 | 345 | 49.0 | 3 | 0 | 125.3 | 29 | 144 | 5.0 | 1 |
| 2007 | Oklahoma State | 201 | 333 | 2824 | 60.4 | 23 | 9 | 149.0 | 140 | 847 | 6.1 | 9 |
| 2008 | Oklahoma State | 204 | 314 | 3064 | 65.0 | 25 | 10 | 166.8 | 146 | 562 | 3.8 | 8 |
| 2009 | Oklahoma State | 180 | 301 | 2084 | 59.8 | 15 | 12 | 126.4 | 111 | 305 | 2.7 | 4 |
| Career[3] | 610 | 999 | 8317 | 61.1 | 66 | 31 | 146.6 | 426 | 1858 | 4.4 | 22 | |
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft2+1⁄2 in (1.89 m) | 214 lb (97 kg) | 31+1⁄4 in (0.79 m) | 9 in (0.23 m) | 4.71 s | 1.63 s | 2.72 s | 4.40 s | 7.24 s | 35 in (0.89 m) | 9 ft 2 in (2.79 m) | ||
| All values fromNFL Scouting Combine[4][5][6] | ||||||||||||
Robinson was drafted by theNew England Patriots in the seventh round (250th overall) of the2010 NFL draft.[7] He signed a four-year contract on July 21, 2010.[8] He was released on September 4, 2010.
On September 5, 2010, theSeattle Seahawks signed Robinson to theirpractice squad.
On November 6, 2010, Robinson was activated to theSeattle Seahawks 53-man roster to serve as backup toCharlie Whitehurst on November 7, against theNew York Giants. He was waived on November 8.
On November 9, 2010, Robinson was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Lions. He was waived on September 3, 2011.
On September 6, 2011, Robinson was signed to the Bengals practice squad.[9] After the 2011 season, he was signed to the Bengals offseason roster.
Robinson appeared in all four of the Bengals' preseason games in 2012, and although he was waived Robinson was again signed to the practice squad at the end of preseason.[10]
Prior to the 2013 season, he was placed on the PUP list just before training camp due to an elbow injury.[11] His season officially ended on December 10, when the Bengals left him on the PUP list, instead of activating him.[12]
On May 2, 2014, he was waived after failing his physical.[13]
Robinson was invited to the NFL's inaugural veteran's combine in Arizona.[14]
On February 23, 2019, Robinson began his coaching career and was hired by theLos Angeles Rams as their assistant quarterbacks coach under head coachSean McVay, following the departure of quarterbacks coach,Zac Taylor, who was hired to become the head coach of theCincinnati Bengals.[15] In 2020, it was announced that Robinson would switch positions from being the assistant quarterbacks coach to the assistant wide receivers coach.[16] In 2021, he switched back to assistant quarterbacks coach afterLiam Coen left for Kentucky.[17] Robinson's team wonSuper Bowl LVI when the Rams defeated theCincinnati Bengals.[18] For the next two seasons, Robinson was elevated to the dual roles of pass game coordinator and quarterbacks coach.
On January 29, 2024, Robinson was hired by theAtlanta Falcons to be their offensive coordinator under head coachRaheem Morris.[19]
On January 22, 2026, Robinson was hired by theTampa Bay Buccaneers as their offensive coordinator under head coachTodd Bowles.[20]
Robinson and his wife, Mia, have two children, a son and a daughter.
