Former NBA point guard Nate Robinson stated earlier this year that he wanted to pursue an National Football League career, and on Monday he was that much closer to pursing his dream.
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Per The Post, Robinson is trying out for the Seahawks as a defensive back, the position he played at the University of Washington over a decade ago.
It’s a long shot for Robinson, but then again, at his size, so was having such an extended National Basketball Association career as a spark off the bench for the Knicks and seven other teams.
The Seahawks have a full 90-man roster and would need to make a move to add Robinson to the roster. It is common for teams to try out players at any time of the year. Indications are that nothing is imminent in regards to Robinson signing with the Seahawks.
Robinson released this video regarding his decision. However, he very almost had a career in football. He was productive during his time there, though, playing in all 13 games of the 2002 season and starting the last six games, spending all of his time at cornerback.
Listed at 5-foot-9, 180 pounds, Robinson won the National Basketball Association dunk contest in 2006, 2009 and 2010.
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He played 618 National Basketball Association games for eight teams, suiting up last for New Orleans, for whom he made two appearances last season before being waived in October.
