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2012 NFL Draft · Rd 6, Pick 10 · #180 overall

Trent Robinson Michigan State Draft

Trent Robinson was drafted No. 180 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2012 NFL Draft out of Michigan State. 38 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value

Overall pick
#180
Round
6
Draft class
2012
NFL games
38
Years as starter
1
Career AV
663rd at Michigan State

The pick

How Trent Robinson came off the board in 2012.

Drafted by

San Francisco 49ers

Rd 6, Pick 10 · #180 overall · NFC West

Full 2012 draft class (253 picks)
Position
Defensive back DB
College
Michigan State Big Ten at the draft
Measurables
5'10" · 195 lbs
Pre-draft board
No. 166 prospect54.0 grade
Side of the ball
Defense

NFL career

38 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value

Games played
38
Seasons as a starter
1
Career approximate value
663rd among Michigan State picks
Final season
20153 years after the draft

Around pick 180

Who came off the board on either side of Trent Robinson.

#178 Mark Asper G · BUF Oregon #179 Andrew Tiller G · NO Syracuse #181 Winston Guy DB · SEA Kentucky #182 Cyrus Gray RB · KC Texas A&M

Michigan State in the 2012 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

#51 Jerel Worthy DT · GB Michigan State #102 Kirk Cousins QB · WAS Michigan State · 4× Pro Bowl #121 Keshawn Martin WR · HOU Michigan State #183 B.J. Cunningham WR · MIA Michigan State #250 Edwin Baker RB · LAC Michigan State

Other DB picks from Michigan State

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

#202 Renaldo Hill DB · ARI · 2001 Michigan State #325 Lonnie Young DB · ARI · 1985 Michigan State #101 Harlon Barnett DB · CLE · 1990 Michigan State #140 Myron Bell DB · PIT · 1994 Michigan State #97 Eric Smith DB · NYJ · 2006 Michigan State #24 Darqueze Dennard DB · CIN · 2014 Michigan State

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Trent Robinson in the 2012 NFL Draft

Trent Robinson is a Defensive back out of Michigan State selected No. 180 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2012 NFL Draft. 38 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value Michigan State has produced 147 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Trent Robinson drafted?

Trent Robinson was selected No. 180 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2012 NFL Draft (Rd 6, Pick 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/trent-robinson.

What college did Trent Robinson play for?

Trent Robinson played college football at Michigan State in the Big Ten. See every Michigan State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/michigan-state-spartans.

How did Trent Robinson's NFL career turn out?

38 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/trent-robinson.