A'Shawn Robinson was drafted No. 46 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Alabama. 143 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value
2016 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 15 · #46 overall
A'Shawn Robinson Alabama Draft
A'Shawn Robinson was drafted No. 46 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Alabama. 143 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #46
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2016
- NFL games
- 143
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 4044th at Alabama
The pick
How A'Shawn Robinson came off the board in 2016.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Alabama
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 307 lbs
- Hometown
- Fort Worth, TX
- Pre-draft board
- No. 36 prospect86.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
143 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value
- Games played
- 143
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 4044th among Alabama picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1742% of career value
- Final season
- 20259 years after the draft
Around pick 46
Who came off the board on either side of A'Shawn Robinson.
Illinois College
Ohio State · 2× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
Indiana
Alabama in the 2016 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Alabama
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Quinnen Williams
DT · NYJ · 2019
Alabama · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
#3
Marcell Dareus
DT · BUF · 2011
Alabama · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
#13
Daron Payne
DT · WAS · 2018
Alabama · 1× Pro Bowl
#42
Cornelius Griffin
DT · NYG · 2000
Alabama
#16
Mike Pitts
DT · ATL · 1983
Alabama
#55
Dalvin Tomlinson
DT · NYG · 2017
Alabama
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
A'Shawn Robinson in the 2016 NFL Draft
A'Shawn Robinson is a Defensive tackle out of Alabama selected No. 46 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2016 NFL Draft. 143 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value Alabama has produced 263 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 A'Shawn Robinson drafted?
A'Shawn Robinson was selected No. 46 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2016 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 15). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/a-shawn-robinson.
What college did A'Shawn Robinson play for?
A'Shawn Robinson played college football at Alabama in the SEC. See every Alabama draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/alabama-crimson-tide.
How did A'Shawn Robinson's NFL career turn out?
143 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/a-shawn-robinson.