Demarcus Robinson Bio
Demarcus Dontavian Robinson is an American professional football wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). Standing 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighing around 203 pounds, he has built a career as a reliable depth receiver and rotational playmaker since entering the league in 2016. Robinson played college football for the Florida Gators before being selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL draft. He won Super Bowl LIV with Kansas City and has also spent time with the Las Vegas Raiders, Baltimore Ravens, and Los Angeles Rams.
Early Life and Background
Demarcus Dontavian Robinson was born on September 21, 1994, in Fort Valley, Georgia, USA. He grew up in a community with deep football ties, and his uncle, Marcus Robinson, played wide receiver in the NFL for the Chicago Bears, Baltimore Ravens, and Minnesota Vikings from 1997 to 2006. That family connection gave him early insight into the demands of professional football and helped shape his path toward the sport.
Robinson attended Peach County High School, where he played high school football and developed into a college prospect. His combination of size, athleticism, and family-driven motivation drew the attention of college recruiters, and he ultimately committed to the University of Florida.
Path to the NFL
Robinson played his collegiate career at Florida from 2013 to 2015, working his way from a limited freshman role into a featured passing option. As a freshman in 2013, he appeared in seven games and finished with five receptions for 23 yards. His production jumped in 2014, when he started 11 of 12 games and recorded 53 receptions for 810 receiving yards and seven touchdowns, establishing himself as a breakout playmaker for the Gators.
As a junior in 2015, Robinson led the Gators with 48 receptions, adding 522 receiving yards and two touchdowns across 13 games and nine starts. On December 21, 2015, head coach Jim McElwain announced that Robinson and teammate Kelvin Taylor would forgo their senior seasons and enter the 2016 NFL draft. Robinson was one of 43 collegiate wide receivers to attend the NFL Scouting Combine and also worked out at Florida’s pro day before being projected as a fifth-to-seventh-round selection.
Demarcus Robinson Career
Kansas City Chiefs (2016–2021)
The Kansas City Chiefs selected Robinson in the fourth round, 126th overall, of the 2016 NFL draft, and he signed a four-year, $2.85 million rookie contract. He spent his first training camp competing for a backup role and began his career mostly on special teams, appearing in 16 games in 2016 without recording a statistic. His role grew over time as he earned starts and became a regular contributor in the Chiefs’ passing game.
Robinson’s first career reception came on September 24, 2017, during a victory over the Los Angeles Chargers, and he finished that season with 21 receptions for 212 receiving yards in 16 games and eight starts. In the 2018 season, he appeared in all 16 regular-season games with five starts, recording 22 receptions for 288 receiving yards and four touchdowns, including an 89-yard score against the Raiders that was Patrick Mahomes’s 50th touchdown pass of the season.
Robinson’s most productive stretch came in 2019, when he caught 32 passes for 449 yards and four touchdowns, including a six-reception, 172-yard, two-touchdown performance against the Raiders. He won his first championship when the Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers 31–20 in Super Bowl LIV, contributing on offense and special teams. He later appeared in Super Bowl LV, recording an 11-yard reception in the loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and finished his Chiefs tenure with 45 receptions for 466 yards in 2020 and 25 receptions for 264 yards and three touchdowns in 2021.
Las Vegas Raiders and Baltimore Ravens (2022)
Robinson signed with the Las Vegas Raiders on March 22, 2022, and caught four passes for 45 yards in two preseason games before being released on August 16, 2022. He quickly found a new opportunity, signing with the Baltimore Ravens on August 23, 2022. With Baltimore, he scored his first touchdown as a Raven on a 12-yard reception in a Week 2 loss to the Miami Dolphins and recorded a career-high nine receptions for 128 receiving yards in a 13–3 victory over the Carolina Panthers in Week 11.
Los Angeles Rams (2023–2024)
On June 12, 2023, Robinson signed with the Los Angeles Rams, where he played in all but one regular-season game and caught 26 passes for 371 yards and four touchdowns, eventually supplanting Tutu Atwell in the starting lineup late in the year. He added three receptions for 44 yards in the Rams’ 24–23 NFC Wild Card loss at the Detroit Lions. Robinson re-signed with the Rams on a one-year deal reportedly worth $5 million in February 2024.
In 2024, Robinson scored two receiving touchdowns in each of back-to-back games against the Vikings and Seahawks in Weeks 8 and 9 before suffering an AC shoulder sprain in December against the Buffalo Bills. He finished the 2024 season with 31 receptions for 505 yards and seven touchdowns, providing veteran leadership for a young receiving corps.
San Francisco 49ers (2025–Present)
On March 13, 2025, Robinson signed with the San Francisco 49ers on a two-year, $9.5 million contract. He was suspended for the first three games of the 2025 season for violating the league’s substance abuse policy. His move to the 49ers adds experienced depth to a receiver group seeking a dependable rotational contributor.
Notable Events and Milestones
Robinson’s career milestones include his Super Bowl LIV championship with Kansas City, an 89-yard touchdown catch from Patrick Mahomes in 2018, and a career-high nine-reception, 128-yard game with Baltimore in 2022. His seven-touchdown 2024 season with the Rams underscored his ability to contribute as a red-zone option late in his career.
Demarcus Robinson Personal Life
Family Background and Personal Life
Robinson’s uncle, Marcus Robinson, played wide receiver in the NFL for the Chicago Bears, Baltimore Ravens, and Minnesota Vikings from 1997 to 2006, giving the Robinson family a strong football lineage. Beyond his connection to his uncle, Robinson has kept most of his personal life private.
2025 Season Performance
Robinson entered the 2025 season with the San Francisco 49ers after signing a two-year, $9.5 million contract in March. He was suspended for the first three games of the year for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy, forcing him to begin his 49ers tenure on the sideline. The suspension delayed his opportunity to build chemistry with his new quarterback and offensive scheme.
Once eligible to return, Robinson was expected to compete for a rotational role within the 49ers’ receiver group, offering size, experience, and red-zone reliability. His track record of seven touchdowns in 2024 with the Rams suggested he could quickly re-establish himself as a situational target. The remainder of the 2025 season offered a chance to contribute to a contender while reinforcing his value for the second year of his San Francisco contract.