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Jaguars sign second-round pick, former Tide OT Cam Robinson to four-year deal

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The Louisiana native and former Alabama standout has his money.

According to a report from Jacksonville Jaguars senior writer John Oehser, offensive tackle Cam Robinson signed his contract for the team on Wednesday. Robinson, a second-round pick in this year’s NFL Draft, started all 43 games throughout his three-year career with the Crimson Tide.

Listed at 6-foot-6 and 322 pounds, the 2016 Southeastern Conference Jacobs Blocking Trophy winner and Outland Trophy recipient blocked for 28 career 100-yard rushing games. He cleared the way for seven 500-yard rushers at left tackle, including two 1,000-yard backs in Derrick Henry and Damien Harris.

Behind Robinson in 2015, Henry re-wrote the school’s single-season rushing mark with 2,219 yards and 28 touchdowns on 395 carries – to earn the Heisman Trophy. As a pass protector, he assisted two 3,000-yard quarterbacks (Blake Sims, Jake Coker) and helped Jalen Hurts account for 2,780 passing yards, 954 rushing yards and 36 total touchdowns – en route to winning the SEC’s Offensive Player of the Year as a freshman.

While Robinson anticipates being a starter on the offensive line, his four-year contract with the Jaguars is expected to be worth $7.01 million – including a $3.24 million signing bonus per Spotrac.

Stephen M. Smith is a managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine.  You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @Smsmith_TDALMag.

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Stephen Smith is a 2015 graduate of the University of Alabama. He is a senior writer and reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He has covered Alabama football for 10+ years and his knowledge and coverage of the Crimson Tide's program have made him among the most respected journalist in his field. Smith has been featured on ESPN and several other marquee outlets as an analyst.

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