Patrick Robinson (cornerback)
A swift and opportunistic cornerback who authored one of the most electrifying defensive plays in Philadelphia Eagles history during their Super Bowl LII run.
Born 1987 (age 39)·American football player·Birthday: September 7·Millennials
Biography
Patrick Robinson's NFL journey was one of persistence, marked by a career-defining moment that arrived in the city where he became a folk hero. A first-round pick by New Orleans, he showed flashes of his Florida State pedigree but battled injuries and consistency, leading to stops in San Diego and Indianapolis. It was his 2017 signing with the Philadelphia Eagles, initially for depth, that changed everything. Thrust into the nickel corner role, he thrived. In the NFC Championship game against Minnesota, he snatched a deflected pass and returned it 50 yards for a momentum-swinging touchdown, a play that ignited the stadium and propelled the Eagles toward their first Super Bowl victory. That pick-six encapsulated his career: a player always in the right place, ready to seize his moment on the biggest stage.
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.
Patrick 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 Patrick 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
Patrick'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
- Won Super Bowl LII as a key contributor with the Philadelphia Eagles.
- Returned an interception 50 yards for a touchdown in the 2018 NFC Championship Game, a pivotal play in the Eagles' victory.
- Recorded 4 interceptions and 18 passes defended during the Eagles' 2017 Super Bowl-winning season.
- Was selected in the first round (32nd overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints.
Did You Know?
His pick-six in the NFC Championship was the first postseason defensive touchdown of his eight-year career at that point.
He played college football at Florida State University, following in the footsteps of his uncle, former FSU and NFL receiver John W. Robinson.
He intercepted a pass from Tom Brady in Super Bowl LII, though the play was negated by a defensive penalty.
“My interception in the NFC Championship wasn't luck; it was preparation meeting a moment.”
