Temple University Athletics
Football
Elijah Robinson
- Title:
- Defensive Line Coach
- Email:
- elijah.robinson@temple.edu
- Phone:
- 215-204-0856
Elijah Robinson begins his third season as defensive line coach for the Temple Owls. In 2016, he added the responsibility of Defensive Run Game Coordinator.
Robinson’s impact on the defensive line has been apparent and immediate. During the 2015 season, the Owls recorded 33 sacks, including a season-high 10 in the win against Penn State. Robinson once again saw his players recognized, as DT Matt Ioannidis and DE Nate D. Smith were named first-team All-Conference. Smith led the team with 7.0 sacks for 47 yards, while Ioannidis ranked in the top three for TFLs with 10.5.
In the first four games of the 2014 season, four touchdowns were scored by the defensive line. The team had nine sacks and 21 tackles for loss.
By season’s end, Ioannidis and DE Praise Martin-Oguike were making every All-Conference list. Ioannidis notched 47 tackles and a team-leading 11.0 TFLs while Martin-Oguike’s 7.5 sacks were the most by an Owl since 2010.
Robinson, a Camden, NJ, native, came home to Philadelphia after spending the previous ten seasons with Penn State.
The former Nittany Lion defensive tackle transitioned into coaching when his playing career was cut short after suffering a neck injury during spring practice in 2007. Robinson graduated from Penn State in 2008 and joined the PSU staff as a graduate assistant coach one year later.
His primary responsibilities were assisting Larry Johnson in coaching the defensive line and preparing the offensive scout team from 2009. In 2011 he was promoted to a full time coaching position. Then in 2012 when Bill O’Brien took over as head coach, Robinson became Penn State’s director of player development and NFL liaison. In that role he would organize scouting visits, orchestrate Pro Day, develop community service initiatives and serve as the football team’s liaison with admissions, compliance, housing, and academics.
Robinson earned All-State and All-South Jersey honors at Woodrow Wilson High School, leading the team to a 15-0 record and a state championship in 2002.
THE ELIJAH ROBINSON FILE
PERSONAL
Year in College Athletics: 9th
Year Coaching: 7th
Year Coaching College: 7th
Year Coaching at Temple: 3rd
Year at current position: 3rd
College: Penn State University ‘08
B.A. in Crime, Law and Justice
M.A. in Educational Leadership
Hometown: Camden, NJ
High School: Woodrow Wilson
Born: May 25, 1985
PLAYING
Penn State University (2004-08) – Defensive Tackle
COACHING EXPERIENCE
Temple University (2014-present)
2016-present – Defensive Run Game Coordinator / Defensive Line
2014-15 – Defensive Line
Penn State University (2008-12)
2011-12 Defensive Line
2009-11 – GA – Defensive Line
2007-08 – GA – Offensive Tackles and Tight Ends
NFL PLAYERS COACHED (Round Drafted)
DE Aaron Maybin (1st) - PSU ’09 – Buffalo Bills (now with Cincinnati)
DT Jared Odrick (1st) - PSU ’10 – Miami Dolphins
DT Devon Still (2nd) - PSU ’12 – Cincinnati Bengals
DT Jordan Hill (3rd) - PSU ’13 – Seattle Seahawks
DL Matt Ioannidis (5) - Temple ‘16 - Washington Redskins
PROMINENT PLAYERS COACHED
PENN STATE:
DE MAURICE EVANS – First team All-American. First team All-Big Ten. Ted Hendricks Award Finalist.
DT JORDAN HILL – First team All-Big Ten. Senior Bowl participant.
DE AARON MAYBIN –First team All-American. First team All-Big Ten.
DT JARED ODRICK – First team All-American. Big Ten defensive lineman of the year.
DT DEVON STILL – First team All-American. Big Ten defensive player of the year.
Robinson’s impact on the defensive line has been apparent and immediate. During the 2015 season, the Owls recorded 33 sacks, including a season-high 10 in the win against Penn State. Robinson once again saw his players recognized, as DT Matt Ioannidis and DE Nate D. Smith were named first-team All-Conference. Smith led the team with 7.0 sacks for 47 yards, while Ioannidis ranked in the top three for TFLs with 10.5.
In the first four games of the 2014 season, four touchdowns were scored by the defensive line. The team had nine sacks and 21 tackles for loss.
By season’s end, Ioannidis and DE Praise Martin-Oguike were making every All-Conference list. Ioannidis notched 47 tackles and a team-leading 11.0 TFLs while Martin-Oguike’s 7.5 sacks were the most by an Owl since 2010.
Robinson, a Camden, NJ, native, came home to Philadelphia after spending the previous ten seasons with Penn State.
The former Nittany Lion defensive tackle transitioned into coaching when his playing career was cut short after suffering a neck injury during spring practice in 2007. Robinson graduated from Penn State in 2008 and joined the PSU staff as a graduate assistant coach one year later.
His primary responsibilities were assisting Larry Johnson in coaching the defensive line and preparing the offensive scout team from 2009. In 2011 he was promoted to a full time coaching position. Then in 2012 when Bill O’Brien took over as head coach, Robinson became Penn State’s director of player development and NFL liaison. In that role he would organize scouting visits, orchestrate Pro Day, develop community service initiatives and serve as the football team’s liaison with admissions, compliance, housing, and academics.
Robinson earned All-State and All-South Jersey honors at Woodrow Wilson High School, leading the team to a 15-0 record and a state championship in 2002.
THE ELIJAH ROBINSON FILE
PERSONAL
Year in College Athletics: 9th
Year Coaching: 7th
Year Coaching College: 7th
Year Coaching at Temple: 3rd
Year at current position: 3rd
College: Penn State University ‘08
B.A. in Crime, Law and Justice
M.A. in Educational Leadership
Hometown: Camden, NJ
High School: Woodrow Wilson
Born: May 25, 1985
PLAYING
Penn State University (2004-08) – Defensive Tackle
COACHING EXPERIENCE
Temple University (2014-present)
2016-present – Defensive Run Game Coordinator / Defensive Line
2014-15 – Defensive Line
Penn State University (2008-12)
2011-12 Defensive Line
2009-11 – GA – Defensive Line
2007-08 – GA – Offensive Tackles and Tight Ends
NFL PLAYERS COACHED (Round Drafted)
DE Aaron Maybin (1st) - PSU ’09 – Buffalo Bills (now with Cincinnati)
DT Jared Odrick (1st) - PSU ’10 – Miami Dolphins
DT Devon Still (2nd) - PSU ’12 – Cincinnati Bengals
DT Jordan Hill (3rd) - PSU ’13 – Seattle Seahawks
DL Matt Ioannidis (5) - Temple ‘16 - Washington Redskins
PROMINENT PLAYERS COACHED
PENN STATE:
DE MAURICE EVANS – First team All-American. First team All-Big Ten. Ted Hendricks Award Finalist.
DT JORDAN HILL – First team All-Big Ten. Senior Bowl participant.
DE AARON MAYBIN –First team All-American. First team All-Big Ten.
DT JARED ODRICK – First team All-American. Big Ten defensive lineman of the year.
DT DEVON STILL – First team All-American. Big Ten defensive player of the year.
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