Brian Robiskie
A cerebral wide receiver whose path from an Ohio State legacy to the NFL was shaped by his father's coaching and his own precise route-running.
Born 1987 (age 39)·American football player·Birthday: December 3·Millennials
Biography
Brian Robiskie seemed destined for football, born into a life of playbooks as the son of longtime NFL coach Terry Robiskie. At Ohio State, he carved his own identity not with flashy speed but with polished technique, reliable hands, and a deep understanding of the game cultivated from childhood. A key target in a potent Buckeyes offense, his consistency made him a fan favorite and a second-round draft pick for the Cleveland Browns in 2009. His professional journey, however, became a lesson in the league's harsh realities, with stops in Detroit, Jacksonville, and Miami often failing to provide the stable system where his skills could flourish. While his on-field statistical impact was modest, Robiskie's career is a nuanced chapter in the story of NFL legacies—a player whose football IQ was undeniable, but whose fit in the ever-changing professional puzzle proved elusive.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Brian was born in 1987, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Brian Was Born
The biggest hits of 1987
#1 Movie
Three Men and a Baby
Best Picture
The Last Emperor
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Brian's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1987Born
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1992Started school
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
2000Became a teenager
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2003Could drive
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2005Could vote
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Turned 21
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2017Turned 30
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Age 39 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Selected by the Cleveland Browns in the second round (36th overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft.
- Was a two-time OSU Scholar-Athlete and a first-team Academic All-American at Ohio State.
- Caught a career-long 53-yard reception for the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2012.
Did You Know?
His father, Terry Robiskie, was an NFL wide receiver and has served as an offensive coordinator for multiple teams.
He was a standout high school player at Chagrin Falls in Ohio, also playing basketball and running track.
He earned his degree in business marketing from Ohio State University.
“My father taught me that precise routes and strong hands make a receiver.”
