PISCATAWAY, N.J. (Feb. 22, 2018) – Rutgers head football coach Chris Ash has hired Cory Robinson as cornerbacks coach and pass game coordinator, it was announced today.
“We are excited to have Cory and his family join our program,” said Ash. “Cory is a fast rising young coach that will bring tremendous energy and passion to our defense. We look forward to having him develop and mentor our corners.”
Robinson joins the Rutgers staff after one season spent on the Temple sideline where he coached cornerbacks. He helped guide the Owls to a first-place American Athletic Conference ranking in passing defense in his only season with 206.8 yards per game allowed.
Prior to his stint at Temple, Robinson served as cornerbacks coach at Toledo during the 2016 season. The Rockets went 9-3 and finished runner up for the MAC conference title. While at Toledo, the pass defense limited opponents to 220.0 passing yards per game.
Robinson also served as director of player personnel at Maryland from 2015-16. He began his coaching career in the high school ranks with stops at Calvert Hall College (2009-13) and St. Frances Academy (2014).
A 2009 graduate of Central Connecticut State, Robinson earned a degree in communications and a minor in business/marketing. He was a starting cornerback for the Blue Devils.
Robinson and his wife Candy have three sons, Rahshawn, Denali and Royal.
Coaching History
2018-present: Rutgers, cornerbacks/pass game coordinator
2017: Temple, cornerbacks
2016: Toledo, cornerbacks
2015-16: Maryland, director of player personnel
2014: St. Frances Academy High School (Md.), assistant head coach/defensive coordinator
2009-13: Calvert Hall College High School, director of football operations/recruiting coordinator/assistant varsity coach
“We are excited to have Cory and his family join our program,” said Ash. “Cory is a fast rising young coach that will bring tremendous energy and passion to our defense. We look forward to having him develop and mentor our corners.”
Robinson joins the Rutgers staff after one season spent on the Temple sideline where he coached cornerbacks. He helped guide the Owls to a first-place American Athletic Conference ranking in passing defense in his only season with 206.8 yards per game allowed.
Prior to his stint at Temple, Robinson served as cornerbacks coach at Toledo during the 2016 season. The Rockets went 9-3 and finished runner up for the MAC conference title. While at Toledo, the pass defense limited opponents to 220.0 passing yards per game.
Robinson also served as director of player personnel at Maryland from 2015-16. He began his coaching career in the high school ranks with stops at Calvert Hall College (2009-13) and St. Frances Academy (2014).
A 2009 graduate of Central Connecticut State, Robinson earned a degree in communications and a minor in business/marketing. He was a starting cornerback for the Blue Devils.
Robinson and his wife Candy have three sons, Rahshawn, Denali and Royal.
Coaching History
2018-present: Rutgers, cornerbacks/pass game coordinator
2017: Temple, cornerbacks
2016: Toledo, cornerbacks
2015-16: Maryland, director of player personnel
2014: St. Frances Academy High School (Md.), assistant head coach/defensive coordinator
2009-13: Calvert Hall College High School, director of football operations/recruiting coordinator/assistant varsity coach
