Fred Robinson was drafted No. 198 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1984 NFL Draft out of Miami. 46 regular-season games · 6 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #198
- Round
- 8
- Draft class
- 1984
- NFL games
- 46
- Career AV
- 6132nd at Miami
The pick
How Fred Robinson came off the board in 1984.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Miami
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
46 regular-season games · 6 career approximate value
- Games played
- 46
- Career approximate value
- 6132nd among Miami picks
- Final season
- 19862 years after the draft
Around pick 198
Who came off the board on either side of Fred Robinson.
Texas A&M-Kingsville
Penn State
Texas
Capital
Miami in the 1984 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Miami
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Miami · Hall of Fame · 7× All-Pro · 12× Pro Bowl
#207
Jessie Armstead
LB · NYG · 1993
Miami · 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#12
Jonathan Vilma
LB · NYJ · 2004
Miami · 3× Pro Bowl
#25
Jon Beason
LB · CAR · 2007
Miami · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
#72
Olivier Vernon
LB · MIA · 2012
Miami · 1× Pro Bowl
#11
Dan Morgan
LB · CAR · 2001
Miami · 1× Pro Bowl
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Fred Robinson in the 1984 NFL Draft
Fred Robinson is a Linebacker out of Miami selected No. 198 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1984 NFL Draft. 46 regular-season games · 6 career approximate value Miami has produced 265 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Fred Robinson drafted?
Fred Robinson was selected No. 198 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1984 NFL Draft (Rd 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/fred-robinson.
What college did Fred Robinson play for?
Fred Robinson played college football at Miami in the ACC. See every Miami draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/miami-hurricanes.
How did Fred Robinson's NFL career turn out?
46 regular-season games · 6 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/fred-robinson.