Robert Quinn is an American football defensive end for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. He played college football at North Carolina and was drafted by the St. Louis Rams with the 14th pick in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft.
Where did Robert Quinn go to college?
Quinn attended Fort Dorchester High School in North Charleston, South Carolina, where he played for the Fort Dorchester Patriots high school football team. As a senior, his season was shortened after undergoing brain surgery for a benign tumour.
Quinn made a full recovery and was able to resume his football career. He registered 54 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 5 sacks and 21 quarterback hurries before the surgery.
Quinn was ranked the 19th best defensive end recruit by Scout.com and the 18th by Rivals.com. He was also a 3-time heavyweight state champ in 4A wrestling. He also played in the 2008 U.S. Army All-American Bowl.
Did Robert Quinn play college football?
Yes, Quinn did play college football in North Carolina. Quinn attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he played for the North Carolina Tar Heels football team.
As a freshman in 2008, Quinn started 12 of 13 games, recording 34 tackles (6.5 for losses) and two quarterback sacks and forced two fumbles.
Quinn was also named the ACC’s Brian Piccolo Award winner as the league’s most courageous player and finished third in the voting for the ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year honours.
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