Jaden Robinson

Early life

Robinson was born on November 14, 2000, in Oakland, California. He attended Auburn Riverside High School in Washington state as a teenager, participating in football, basketball, and track. As a senior in 2017, Robinson recorded 35 tackles, two tackles-for-loss, six interceptions, and four pass deflections at cornerback while also making 22 receptions for 640 yards and eight touchdowns as a wide receiver. He was an all-league selection at both positions that year, as well as second-team all-state. This led to him being named the Seattle Times Male Athlete of the Year. Robinson was named a three-star recruit out of high school at cornerback. He committed to play football for Oregon State, explaining that his choice was due to the coaching staff and welcoming atmosphere.

College career

Robinson saw minimal action early in his college career due to a recurring shoulder injury, playing in just eleven games and logging five tackles from 2018 to 2021. As a redshirt junior in 2022, Robinson's role was increased, with him recording 13 tackles and a sack and playing in 12 games, starting one of them. During his two redshirt senior years, Robinson became Oregon State's primary coverage defensive back. In 2023, Robinson again played in 12 games, this time posting 33 tackles, half a sack, a forced fumble, and eight pass deflections. In 2024, Robinson totaled a career-high 38 tackles, two tackles-for-loss, a fumble recovery, and three pass deflections over the course of eight games.

Personal life

Robinson's mother, musician Kashann Brown known as Ms. Kash, was estranged from his father and he was raised by Brown and his stepfather, Brandon McCoy. In his youth, Robinson idolized Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant. In his adolescence, Robinson struggled with delinquency and poverty, with his mother eventually having the family temporarily reside in a homeless shelter.

Robinson has two siblings, Jordan Rodgers and his younger sister, Shahira Cooper Robinson. He and Cooper Robinson share the same father, Charles Robinson III, who has been estranged from both siblings since their childhood.