SUMMARY
- Despite going undrafted in the NFL, Robertson caught the attention of a Kansas City Chiefs scout during practice at NSU and eventually earned a spot with the Baltimore Ravens.
- Robertson's NFL career lasted for two seasons, and he left the franchise in 2000.
Very few nowadays remember one of the hard-nosed fullbacks of American football, Rob Robertson. During Robertson’s football career, the fullback was known for his tough tackling, and even star-rated attackers feared facing the man. Robertson was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on November 6, 1975.
The fullback began his high school football career at Istrouma High School. Since his high school football days, the player has been well-known for tough play. Robertson set himself as one of the best fullbacks on his high school football team.
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Due to the player’s outstanding performance in high school, he received a call from Northwestern State University coach Sam Goodwin. Then, from NSU, the former NFL fullback started his college football. The 5 feet 11 inches star continued to perform well in the university team. At NSU, Robertson was voted honorary captain of the All-Century football team.
Rob Robertson’s NFL career
Rob Robertson was having a great time on his high school football team. The player was not even thinking about his move to the NFL. Most of the time, good things happen suddenly, which happened to Robertson.
While Robertson was practicing with the NSU football team, a Kansas City Chiefs scout identified and recognized his talent. In an interview, the former NFL fullback, by recalling his memory, said the scout told him, “Son, we’ve been watching you. You had a great practice keep doing what you’re doing.”
Then, in 1998 the player decided to take part in the NFL draft. Unfortunately, none of the franchises signed the player during the draft. However, that’s not the end of the star; at practice, the player once was playing against Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis. And against Lewis, he played well, and that performance earned him the opportunity to a spot in the Ravens.
Soon after, the franchise signed the player as an undrafted free agent. However, Robertson did play for the Ravens but never met expectations, and after just two seasons, he left the franchise in 2000 and quit football.
Rob Robertson’s social service and business career
In football, Robertson might have not achieved the expected height, but in business, he earns a lot. After a concise football career, the former Ravens man returned to NSU and pursued his degree in business.
The former NFL star spent nearly ten years at GMFS Lending in his hometown. From Baton Rouge, he later moved to Atlanta with hard work and dedication. Robertson became the vice president of GMFS Lending. He also served seven years with Wells Fargo.
Later, the former fullback, with two former NFL players, founded Quest-Act. The objective of Robertson’s organization is to offer life skills to youth. The organization’s slogan is “Athletes on a quest to answer the call to living a purpose-driven life in building and shaping the community.”
Robertson’s organization proved to be very efficient for the town’s youth. Besides running the excellent organization, he was appointed Senior Vice President of PNC Bank in 2022 for mortgages. Robertson is also president of NFLPA for the region of Washington D.C.
Rob Robertson’s family
Rob Robertson married Nneka, and the couple share two children, a son and a daughter. The date when Robertson and Nneka tied their knot is unknown. The son is named Bryson O’Connor, and the daughter is named Boston Olivia.
Bryson dreams of being a football player and is a regular starter for the Flint Hill football team. Robertson was seen spending time with his family on multiple occasions and greatly supported his son’s football career.