Robert Windsor (American football)
Personal information | |||
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Born: | Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, U.S. | January 15, 1997||
Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||
Weight: | 290 lb (132 kg) | ||
Career information | |||
High school: | Fond du Lac | ||
College: | Penn State (2015–2019) | ||
Position: | Defensive tackle | ||
NFL draft: | 2020 / Round: 6 / Pick: 193 | ||
Career history | |||
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||
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Player stats at NFL.com · PFR |
Robert Browning Windsor (born January 15, 1997) is an American football defensive tackle who is a free agent. He played college football at Penn State and professionally for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL).
College career
After playing at Fond du Lac High School in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, Windsor chose Penn State.[1] He committed to Penn State on January 25, 2015,[2] choosing Penn State over other Big Ten schools Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, Maryland and Purdue, who all extended scholarship offers.[3]
During his junior season, Windsor recorded 7.5 sacks.[4] He missed the 2020 Citrus Bowl due to an unspecified violation of team rules.[5]
Prior to his senior season, Windsor was named to the Outland Trophy watchlist.[6] After taking stock of what he deemed a lackluster season part of the way through, Windsor recorded 2.5 sacks against Iowa, with teammates praising him for his work ethic and sacrifices.[7] After his senior season, Windsor was named second-team All-Big Ten Conference.[8]
He also took part in the
Professional career
Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 20-yard shuttle |
Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |||
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6 ft 4+1⁄2 in (1.94 m) |
290 lb (132 kg) |
33+1⁄8 in (0.84 m) |
9+7⁄8 in (0.25 m) |
4.90 s | 4.44 s | 7.47 s | 28.5 in (0.72 m) |
9 ft 3 in (2.82 m) |
21 reps | |||
All values from NFL Combine[11]
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Indianapolis Colts
Windsor was drafted by the
On July 25, 2021, Windsor was placed on
On April 7, 2022, Windsor officially retired from the NFL, citing injuries and delays in his rehabilitation as the main reason.[21]
Vegas Vipers
Windsor was drafted by the
DC Defenders
On June 23, 2023, Windsor was claimed off waivers by the DC Defenders.[22] He was not part of the roster after the 2024 UFL dispersal draft on January 15, 2024.[23]
Personal life
Windsor previously graduated from Penn State with a degree in telecommunications and started a media studies degree in his redshirt senior year.[24]
References
- ^ Zhao, Lily (February 27, 2020). "Fond du Lac's Robert Windsor looking to make his NFL dream a reality". WFRV. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
- ^ Oleson, Sam (February 4, 2015). "Prep football: Fond du Lac's Robert Windsor signs with Penn State". Fond du Lac Reporter. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
- ^ "Robert Windsor". Rivals. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
- WLUK. February 27, 2020. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
- ^ Scarcella, Rich (August 8, 2019). "Slimmed-down Windsor set for big season for Penn State, but he won't drink to that". Delco Times. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
- ^ Colber, Nate (August 12, 2019). "While a beast on the field, Penn State DT Robert Windsor prefers nature — and hugs". Centre Daily Times. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
- Pittsburgh Post Gazette. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
- ^ Olson, Eric (December 11, 2019). "Ohio State leads the pack in AP All-Big Ten top honors". News4Jax. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
- ^ Polack, Nick (November 20, 2019). "Robert Windsor, Steven Gonzalez Invited to Pre-Draft Showcases". Roar Lions Roar. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
- ^ Kasinitz, Aaron (February 29, 2020). "Penn State's Robert Windsor impresses with 40-yard dash at NFL combine. Here are his results". Patriot News. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
- ^ "Robert Windsor Combine Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
- ^ Arthur, Jake (April 25, 2020). "Rob Windsor Looking To Put Himself On The Map With Colts". Colts.com. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
- ^ Walker, Andrew (September 5, 2020). "Colts Announce Final 2020 Roster Cuts". Colts.com.
- ^ "Roster Moves: T Chaz Green Brought Back To Active Roster, DT Sheldon Day To IR, 14 Signed To Practice Squad". Colts.com. September 6, 2020.
- ^ "Colts Elevate C Joey Hunt, DE Cassius Marsh And DT Rob Windsor To Active Roster For Packers Game". Colts.com. November 21, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
- ^ "Colts Place RB Jonathan Taylor On Reserve/COVID-19 List; C Ryan Kelly Downgraded To Out Against Titans". Colts.com. November 28, 2020. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
- ^ "Robert Windsor: Goes to COVID-19 list". CBSSports.com. December 24, 2020. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
- ^ "Robert Windsor: Back from COVID-19 list". CBSSports.com. December 29, 2020. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
- ^ "Colts Announce Two Extensions, 16 Reserve/Future Contracts". Colts.com. January 10, 2021.
- ^ "Colts Place Eric Fisher On Active/PUP List, Dayo Odeyingbo On Active/NFI, Rob Windsor On IR". Colts.com. July 25, 2021.
- ^ Arthur, Jake. "Colts Defensive Lineman Announces Retirement". Sports Illustrated Indianapolis Colts News, Analysis and More. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
- ^ a b c "XFL Transactions". XFL.com. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
- ^ "2024 UFL Team Rosters". TheUFL.com. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
- ^ Brugler, Dane (April 7, 2020). The Athletic's 2020 NFL Draft Guide (PDF). The Athletic. p. 162. Retrieved April 7, 2020.