Tag: Demetris Robertson

Former Auburn wide receiver waived by Seahawks

The former Auburn wideout will have to try his chances elsewhere.

On Friday, the Seattle Seahawks announced that the organization had decided to waive four wide receivers. One of those wide receivers was former Auburn Tiger [autotag]Demetris Robertson[/autotag]. After going undrafted in this year’s draft, the Seahawks signed the Georgia native as an undrafted free agent.

After spending just a week with the franchise, Robertson will now be available to be claimed off waivers. The other wide receivers that Seattle cut — Matt Cole, Jake Herslow, and John Mitchell — will look for new homes as well.

Robertson could certainly start off as a practice squad player elsewhere and work his way into a role on the active roster. In all likelihood, he would be a contributor on a special teams unit early on in his professional career. If no team is willing to take a chance on him, he always has the option to play in other professional leagues. The newly-established United States Football League is an option, as is the Canadian Football League.

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He spent one season on the Plains where he hauled in 37 receptions for 489 yards and four touchdowns. Prior to joining the program, he spent some time at Cal-Berkeley and Georgia. The former five-star recruit will now look to make a name for himself at the professional level.

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Auburn wide receiver signing with the Seahawks as undrafted free agent

Auburn wide receiver is headed to the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent.

It wasn’t the ideal scenario for Auburn wide receiver Demetris Robertson. However, it all panned out for the Georgia native on Saturday afternoon. Bennett Durando, a beat writer for Montgomery Advertiser, reported that Demetris Robertson was heading to the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent.

Originally, Robertson came out of high school as a five-star. The product of Savannah Christian Prep chose the University of Cal-Berkeley over programs like Alabama, Auburn, Georgia, and Notre Dame. His recruitment was prolonged up until the month of May when he chose the Golden Bears.

He spent two seasons at Cal-Berkeley. He hauled in 57 receptions for 837 yards and seven touchdowns. After the 2017 season concluded, he decided to transfer to Georgia. He would go on to spend the next two seasons in Athens with the Bulldogs. In the two seasons that he played for Kirby Smart, he recorded 42 receptions for 443 yards and three touchdowns.

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They always say that the third time is a charm. Well, that may have been the case with Robertson. He would transfer to Auburn after the 2020 season ended. In his lone season on the Plains, he hauled in 37 receptions for 489 yards and four touchdowns. He also returned 12 punts for 89 total yards.

After not hearing his name called in the 2022 NFL Draft, it didn’t take long for one team to call his name, the Seattle Seahawks. He will join Pete Caroll’s team as an undrafted free agent. His role will likely be on special teams early on as he develops the necessary skills to possibly receive playing time at the wide receiver position. After a tumultuous college career, Robertson will look to get off to a good start in the league.

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Demetris Robertson received Hula Bowl invite

Congrats DRob!

Auburn could have some representation in the Hula Bowl in 2022.

Auburn football’s Instagram account posted a picture congratulating wide receiver Demetris Robertson for receiving an invite to the 2022 Hula Bowl.

The Hula Bowl is an all-star game for draft-eligible players for an opportunity to work out and get in front ton NFL teams.

Robertson transferred from Georgia to spend his final season with the Auburn Tigers. He had 35 catches for 474 yards and four scores.

The Hula Bowl is on January 15 in Orlando, Florida in the UCF Bounce House Stadium.

Auburn wide receiver Eli Stove took action in the Hula Bowl in 2021. Lineman Marquel Harrell participated in the Hula Bowl in 2020.

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Georgia facing former UGA WR Demetris Robertson

Former Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Demetris Robertson elected to transfer to the Auburn Tigers on July 8

Former Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Demetris Robertson elected to transfer to the Auburn Tigers on July 8. On Oct. 9, Robertson will face his former team.

The Savannah, Georgia, native signed with Georgia in 2018 after a pair of seasons at California. Robertson is a former elite recruit out of Savannah Christian.

Robertson saw limited playing time during his time in Athens. He chose to transfer to Auburn because he liked Auburn coach Bryan Harsin and had an opportunity to get more snaps. Robertson joined an Auburn receiving core that returned a total of 23 catches from their 2020 campaign.

Thus far, Demetris Robertson’s transfer to Auburn has gone as planned. The former Bulldog has 17 receptions, 215 total yards, and 3 touchdowns for the Tigers. He finished with only 110 receiving yards on 12 receptions for UGA in 2020.

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Demetris Robertson made some big catches for the Dawgs in 2019, but saw his role decrease in 2020. Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Kearis Jackson, Jermaine Burton, Arian Smith and Adonai Mitchell were projected to compete with Robertson for playing time in 2021 at Georgia. During his Georgia career, Robertson hauled in 43 receptions for 443 yards with three receiving touchdowns.

Robertson’s transfer may have helped boost his NFL draft stock. He is getting more experience with Auburn.

Here’s a look back at Demetris Robertson’s thoughtful message when announced his transfer to Auburn via his Twitter account:

Demetris Robertson will be reunited with his former teammates on Oct. 9. He will be a key player for the Tigers to have success against an elite Georgia defense.

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Winners from Auburn’s 62-0 win over Alabama State

Here are our three winners from Auburn’s win over Alabama State.

It was not always pretty but Auburn football rolled to another win Saturday.

The Tigers had a disappointing first quarter but exploded for 35 points in the third quarter to cruise to a 62-0 win over Alabama State. The 35 points tie the Auburn record for most points in a quarter (New Mexico State, 1993) and are the most they have ever scored in the third quarter.

The quarter was capped off by Jarquez Hunter’s 94-yard touchdown run, which is the longest touchdown run in Auburn history.

The Tigers, now 2-0, will look to travel to Penn State and have the chance to make a huge statement across all of college football.

But before that, here are three winners from the win over Alabama State.

Stats from Auburn’s win over Alabama State

Here are some Auburn stats from the Alabama State win.

Auburn won big against Alabama State Saturday and the stats speak for themselves.

Scoring

Anders Carlson opened the scoring with two first-quarter field goals to give Auburn a 6-0 lead. 

Auburn scored their first touchdown of the day when Bo Nix connected with Demetris Robertson for a 6-yard touchdown. 

Auburn got their second touchdown on special teams when Colby Wooden blocked a field goal and Nehemiah Pritchett returned it 80 yards for a touchdown.

Auburn exploded for 35 points in the third quarter and Robertson got the scoring started with a 28-yard touchdown reception and 36-yard touchdown rush. Roger McCreary joined the party with a 36-yard pick-six. Malcolm Johnson Jr. caught a 49-yard pass from T.J. Finley for his first touchdown before Jarquex Hunter set a program record with a 94-yard touchdown run. Auburn’s last score came on a Sean Jackson 4-yard rush to win 62-0. 

Team Stats 

Total yards: AU 538, ASU 176

Passing yards: AU 174, ASU 130

Rushing yards: AU 364, ASU 46

First downs: AU 22, ASU 11

Third downs: AU 5-11, ASU 4-15

Sacks: AU 2, ASU 1

Penalties: AU 9-61, ASU 9-61

Individual Stats

Bo Nix: 9 of 17, 108 yards and 2 touchdowns, 2 rushes for -2 yards

T.J. Finley: 2 of 2, 66 yards and 1 touchdown

Tank Bigsby: 11 carries for 122 yards and 0 touchdowns

Jarquez Hunter: 8 carries for 147 yards and 1 touchdown, 1 catch for 14 yards

Sean Jackson: 10 carries for 38 yards and 1 touchdown

Jay Sharp: 5 carries for 15 yards

Jordon Ingram: 2 carries 8 yards

Demetris Robertson: 3 catches for 61 yards and 2 touchdowns, 1 rush for 36 yards, and a touchdown

Kobe Hudson: 2 receptions for 14 yards

Shedrick Jackson: 2 catches for 11 yards

Malcolm Johnson Jr.: 1 catch for 49 yards and a touchdown

Elijah Canion: 1 catch for 17 yards

John Samuel Shenker: 1 reception for 8 yards

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Ranking Auburn’s wide receivers in 2021

Let’s rank the Auburn wide receiver room now that Demetris Robertson is a part of the team.

With the addition of Demetris Robertson transferring to Auburn, the Tigers have a much different look at wide receivers entering the 2021 season.

The former Georgia receiver will be the oldest player in the room and will carry the most experience of any skill player in Bryan Harsin’s offense. Although inexperienced, the wide receiver room on The Plains is filled will a lot of explosive players and has a ridiculous amount of upside.

With the departure of Eli Stove, Seth Williams, and Anthony Schwartz, Auburn’s next version of a big three at the wide receiver position will be a wait and see type situation as younger guys like Kobe Hudson, ZeVian Capers, and Elijah Canion fight for playing time in this new Mike Bobo offense.

Let’s rate Auburn’s receivers going into fall camp after the addition of Robertson.

Georgia WR Demetris Robertson transfers to rival

Georgia Bulldogs senior wide receiver Demetris Robertson has announced his transfer to the Auburn Tigers.

Georgia Bulldogs senior wide receiver Demetris Robertson has announced his transfer to the Auburn Tigers. The Bulldogs travel to face Robertson and the Tigers on Oct. 9.

The Savannah, Georgia, native signed with Georgia in 2018 after a pair of seasons at California. Georgia will miss Robertson and his experience this fall. Robertson is a former elite recruit out of Savannah Christian.

Robertson has seen limited playing time since coming to Athens. That was  likely to continue in 2021 with incoming LSU transfer Arik Gilbert joining the wide receiver group.

Kearis Jackson, Jermaine Burton, Arian Smith and Adonai Mitchell all were projected to compete with Robertson for playing time. During his Georgia career, Robertson hauled in 43 receptions for 443 yards with three receiving touchdowns.

Demetris Robertson announced his transfer to Auburn and thanked Georgia football via his Twitter account:

We wish Demetris Robertson luck and good health with the Tigers. He is one of several Georgia players to transfer this offseason in hopes of additional playing time.

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Auburn lands commitment from former UGA wide receiver

Auburn has landed a huge need for the 2021 season!

Auburn has filled a big need on its roster.

On Thursday, former five-star recruit and Georgia Bulldog Demetris Robinson has committed to the Tigers.

Robertson’s best season with Georgia came as a freshman in 2016 in which he caught 50 passes for 767 yards and seven touchdowns. Auburn hopes that he can return to that playmaker this season as the Tigers are short on experienced receivers.

Report: Georgia loses depth at WR; Demetris Robertson enters NCAA Transfer Portal

According to DawgNation, Georgia’s sixth-year senior wide receiver Demetris Robertson has entered his name into the NCAA Transfer Portal.

According to DawgNation, Georgia’s sixth-year senior wide receiver Demetris Robertson has entered his name into the NCAA Transfer Portal.

Robertson is now free to be in contact with other schools.

The Savannah, Ga., native signed with Georgia in 2018 after two seasons at Cal where he earned Freshman All-American honors. Robertson hasn’t stood out on the stat sheet, last year catching 12 passes for 112 yards, but he has played in 32 games for the Bulldogs and his experience was expected to be a big help for Georgia in the fall.

Robertson has seen limited playing time since coming to Athens, and was that was likely to continue in 2021 with newcomer Arik Gilbert joining the wide receiver group. Factor in Kearis Jackson, Jermaine Burton, Arian Smith and Adonai Mitchell, and Robertson would likely have seen the bulk of his playing time as a return man.

During his UGA career, Robertson made 43 receptions for 443 yards with three receiving touchdowns.