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| caption = Robert Herron at Tampa Bay Bucs Rookie Mini Camp |
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| position = [[Wide receiver]] |
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1992|6|2|mf=y}} |
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| birth_place = [[Los Angeles, California]] |
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| high_school = [[Susan Miller Dorsey High School| |
| high_school = [[Susan Miller Dorsey High School|Susan Miller Dorsey]]<br/>(Los Angeles, California) |
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| college = [[Wyoming Cowboys football|Wyoming]] |
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'''Robert Herron''' ( |
'''Robert Herron''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|h|ɛr|ɒ|n}} {{respell|HERR|on}}; born June 2, 1992) is a former [[American football]] [[wide receiver]]. He was drafted by the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] in the sixth round of the [[2014 NFL Draft]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Wyoming Cowboys football|Wyoming]]. |
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==Early years== |
==Early years== |
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Herron was born in [[Los Angeles, California]]. He was raised by his fathers cousin because his father was in prison and his mother was not a "consistent presence".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/former-wyoming-wr-robert-herron-s-past-drives-him-to-succeed-031214|title=Former Wyoming WR Robert Herron's past drives him to succeed|last=Jones|first=Ross|website=FOX Sports|access-date=2016-05-14}}</ref> He attended [[Susan Miller Dorsey High School]] in [[Los Angeles, California]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://articles.latimes.com/2014/mar/16/sports/la-sp-sondheimer-20140317|title=Robert Herron hopes to be among NFL draftees from Southern California|last=Sondheimer|first=Eric|date=2014-03-16|newspaper=Los Angeles Times|language=en-US|issn=0458-3035|access-date=2016-05-14}}</ref> As a senior, he caught 24 passes for 600 yards and six touchdowns, while adding 15 carries for 171 yards and three touchdowns. He earned him first |
Herron was born in [[Los Angeles, California]]. He was raised by his fathers cousin because his father was in prison and his mother was not a "consistent presence".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/former-wyoming-wr-robert-herron-s-past-drives-him-to-succeed-031214|title=Former Wyoming WR Robert Herron's past drives him to succeed|last=Jones|first=Ross|website=FOX Sports|access-date=2016-05-14}}</ref> He attended [[Susan Miller Dorsey High School]] in [[Los Angeles, California]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://articles.latimes.com/2014/mar/16/sports/la-sp-sondheimer-20140317|title=Robert Herron hopes to be among NFL draftees from Southern California|last=Sondheimer|first=Eric|date=2014-03-16|newspaper=Los Angeles Times|language=en-US|issn=0458-3035|access-date=2016-05-14}}</ref> As a senior, he caught 24 passes for 600 yards and six touchdowns, while adding 15 carries for 171 yards and three touchdowns. He earned him first-team all-city and all-league honors, and helped guide his team to an appearance in the semifinals of the state playoffs. |
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Along with playing football, Herron also ran [[track and field]]. He lettered as a sprinter in his final two years. He posted a career-best time of 10.5 seconds in the [[100 meters]], while also running the [[200 meters]] in 20.99 seconds.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ca.milesplit.com/athletes/778894-robert-herron/feed#.VAVmhvmSwrk|title=Robert Herron - Stats|website=California MileSplit|access-date=2016-05-14}}</ref> |
Along with playing football, Herron also ran [[track and field]]. He lettered as a sprinter in his final two years. He posted a career-best time of 10.5 seconds in the [[100 meters]], while also running the [[200 meters]] in 20.99 seconds.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ca.milesplit.com/athletes/778894-robert-herron/feed#.VAVmhvmSwrk|title=Robert Herron - Stats|website=California MileSplit|access-date=2016-05-14}}</ref> |
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Herron attended the [[University of Wyoming]] from 2010 to 2013. Upon arriving at Wyoming, he signed so late in the process that he missed all of the summer camps and workouts.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1936140-wyoming-wide-receiver-robert-herron-never-had-it-easy|title=WR Herron: From Hard Beginnings to Draft Riser|last=Kissel|first=BJ|website=Bleacher Report|access-date=2016-05-14}}</ref> Despite this, he split time at [[wide receiver]] and [[running back]], as he appeared in 10 of 12 games as a freshman in 2010. He carried the ball 40 times for 235 yards (5.9 avg), and caught 6 passes for 57 yards. |
Herron attended the [[University of Wyoming]] from 2010 to 2013. Upon arriving at Wyoming, he signed so late in the process that he missed all of the summer camps and workouts.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1936140-wyoming-wide-receiver-robert-herron-never-had-it-easy|title=WR Herron: From Hard Beginnings to Draft Riser|last=Kissel|first=BJ|website=Bleacher Report|access-date=2016-05-14}}</ref> Despite this, he split time at [[wide receiver]] and [[running back]], as he appeared in 10 of 12 games as a freshman in 2010. He carried the ball 40 times for 235 yards (5.9 avg), and caught 6 passes for 57 yards. |
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In 2011, |
In 2011, predominantly playing wide receiver, he started the season catching seven passes for 104 yards and two touchdowns, including the game-winning touchdown with 22 seconds left in the fourth quarter vs. [[Weber State Wildcats football|Weber State]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://trib.com/college/wyoming/wyoming-football-notes-alexander-herron-set-marks-in-season-opener/article_c855a09b-b44b-5323-8e42-41a32f9b3f7c.html|title=Wyoming football notes: Alexander, Herron set marks in season opener|last=writer|first=ERIC SCHMOLDT Star-Tribune staff|website=Casper Star-Tribune Online|access-date=2016-05-14}}</ref> Herron finished his season second on the team with 43 receptions for 379 yards and three touchdowns. |
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In 2012, Herron established himself as a deep threat receiver, averaging 21.2 yds per reception. Opening the season vs #15 [[Texas Longhorns football|Texas]], he had a breakout performance, totaling five catches for 173 yards and two touchdowns, |
In 2012, Herron established himself as a deep threat receiver, averaging 21.2 yds per reception. Opening the season vs #15 [[Texas Longhorns football|Texas]], he had a breakout performance, totaling five catches for 173 yards and two touchdowns, becoming the National Receiver of the Week.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.gowyo.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/090312aac.html|title=Robert Herron Earns National Wide Receiver of the Week Honors|website=www.gowyo.com|access-date=2016-05-14}}</ref> He went on to catch 31 passes for 657 yards and eight touchdowns as a junior. |
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In 2013, as a senior, Herron set career highs in receptions (72), receiving yards (937), and touchdowns (9). In Wyoming's final home game, Herron recorded 11 catches, 141 receiving yards and four touchdowns in |
In 2013, as a senior, Herron set career highs in receptions (72), receiving yards (937), and touchdowns (9). In Wyoming's final home game, Herron recorded 11 catches, 141 receiving yards and four touchdowns in a 59–56 overtime win over [[Hawaii Warriors football|Hawaii]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://trib.com/sports/college/wyoming/herron-scores-four-tds-in-final-cowboys-home-game/article_27152c36-1a33-59d6-b480-1f4d9fb94ae3.html|title=Herron scores four TDs in final Cowboys home game|last=writer|first=MIKE VOREL Star-Tribune staff|website=Casper Star-Tribune Online|access-date=2016-05-14}}</ref> His four TD receptions in the game tied the school record set by [[Marcus Harris (American football, born 1974)|Marcus Davis]] in 1995. He earned honorable mention All-[[Mountain West Conference|MWC]] honors.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.gowyo.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/121013aaa.html|title=Five Wyoming Cowboys Earn All-Mountain West Conference Honors|website=www.gowyo.com|access-date=2016-05-14}}</ref> |
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During his career played in 42 games, finishing with 152 receptions for 2,030 yards and 20 [[touchdowns]]. After his senior season he was invited to the [[2014 Senior Bowl|Senior Bowl]] and [[NFL Combine]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://trib.com/news/opinion/blogs/cowboys/wyoming-wr-robert-herron-impresses-in-first-senior-bowl-practice/article_89bab3aa-09ee-5287-866d-8b54824e9609.html|title=Wyoming WR Robert Herron impresses in first Senior Bowl practice|last=writer|first=MIKE VOREL Star-Tribune staff|website=Casper Star-Tribune Online|access-date=2016-05-14}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://trib.com/news/opinion/blogs/cowboys/former-wyoming-wr-herron-completes-nfl-combine-workout/article_677555e7-6811-5d60-9088-82b6f87e8741.html|title=Former Wyoming WR Herron completes NFL Combine workout|last=writer|first=MIKE VOREL Star-Tribune staff|website=Casper Star-Tribune Online|access-date=2016-05-14}}</ref> |
During his career he played in 42 games, finishing with 152 receptions for 2,030 yards and 20 [[touchdowns]]. After his senior season he was invited to the [[2014 Senior Bowl|Senior Bowl]] and [[NFL Combine]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://trib.com/news/opinion/blogs/cowboys/wyoming-wr-robert-herron-impresses-in-first-senior-bowl-practice/article_89bab3aa-09ee-5287-866d-8b54824e9609.html|title=Wyoming WR Robert Herron impresses in first Senior Bowl practice|last=writer|first=MIKE VOREL Star-Tribune staff|website=Casper Star-Tribune Online|access-date=2016-05-14}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://trib.com/news/opinion/blogs/cowboys/former-wyoming-wr-herron-completes-nfl-combine-workout/article_677555e7-6811-5d60-9088-82b6f87e8741.html|title=Former Wyoming WR Herron completes NFL Combine workout|last=writer|first=MIKE VOREL Star-Tribune staff|website=Casper Star-Tribune Online|access-date=2016-05-14}}</ref> |
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==Professional career== |
==Professional career== |
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===2014 NFL Combine=== |
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| note = All values from NFL combine except 40 yd dash from Wyoming Pro Day<ref>[http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/robert-herron?id=2543777 NFL Combine Profile]</ref><ref>[http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=26306&draftyear=2014&genpos=WR]</ref>}} |
| note = All values from NFL combine except 40 yd dash from Wyoming Pro Day<ref>[http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/robert-herron?id=2543777 NFL Combine Profile]</ref><ref>[http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=26306&draftyear=2014&genpos=WR Robert Herron | Wyoming, WR : 2014 NFL Draft Scout Player Profile]</ref>}} |
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===Tampa Bay |
===Tampa Bay Buccaneers=== |
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Herron was taken in the sixth round with the 185th overall pick of the [[2014 NFL Draft]] by the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]]. |
Herron was taken in the sixth round with the 185th overall pick of the [[2014 NFL Draft]] by the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2014 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2014/draft.htm |access-date=2023-05-15 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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Herron was waived by Buccaneers on September 1, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Bucs-Get-to-75-Man-Roster-Limit/08343800-3453-4dc5-86a0-cab219469864|title=Bucs Get to 75-Man Roster Limit|date=September 1, 2015|first=Scott|last=Smith|work=Buccaneers.com|accessdate=January 1, 2016}}</ref> |
Herron was waived by Buccaneers on September 1, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Bucs-Get-to-75-Man-Roster-Limit/08343800-3453-4dc5-86a0-cab219469864|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150903182225/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Bucs-Get-to-75-Man-Roster-Limit/08343800-3453-4dc5-86a0-cab219469864|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 3, 2015|title=Bucs Get to 75-Man Roster Limit|date=September 1, 2015|first=Scott|last=Smith|work=Buccaneers.com|accessdate=January 1, 2016}}</ref> |
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===Miami Dolphins=== |
===Miami Dolphins=== |
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Born: | Los Angeles, California, U.S. | June 2, 1992||||||
Height: | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||||||
Weight: | 193 lb (88 kg) | ||||||
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High school: | Susan Miller Dorsey (Los Angeles, California) | ||||||
College: | Wyoming | ||||||
NFL draft: | 2014 / Round: 6 / Pick: 185 | ||||||
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Player stats at NFL.com |
Robert Herron (/ˈhɛrɒn/ HERR-on; born June 2, 1992) is a former American football wide receiver. He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the sixth round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college football at Wyoming.
Early years[edit]
Herron was born in Los Angeles, California. He was raised by his fathers cousin because his father was in prison and his mother was not a "consistent presence".[1] He attended Susan Miller Dorsey High School in Los Angeles, California.[2] As a senior, he caught 24 passes for 600 yards and six touchdowns, while adding 15 carries for 171 yards and three touchdowns. He earned him first-team all-city and all-league honors, and helped guide his team to an appearance in the semifinals of the state playoffs.
Along with playing football, Herron also ran track and field. He lettered as a sprinter in his final two years. He posted a career-best time of 10.5 seconds in the 100 meters, while also running the 200 meters in 20.99 seconds.[3]
College career[edit]
Herron attended the University of Wyoming from 2010 to 2013. Upon arriving at Wyoming, he signed so late in the process that he missed all of the summer camps and workouts.[4] Despite this, he split time at wide receiver and running back, as he appeared in 10 of 12 games as a freshman in 2010. He carried the ball 40 times for 235 yards (5.9 avg), and caught 6 passes for 57 yards.
In 2011, predominantly playing wide receiver, he started the season catching seven passes for 104 yards and two touchdowns, including the game-winning touchdown with 22 seconds left in the fourth quarter vs. Weber State.[5] Herron finished his season second on the team with 43 receptions for 379 yards and three touchdowns.
In 2012, Herron established himself as a deep threat receiver, averaging 21.2 yds per reception. Opening the season vs #15 Texas, he had a breakout performance, totaling five catches for 173 yards and two touchdowns, becoming the National Receiver of the Week.[6] He went on to catch 31 passes for 657 yards and eight touchdowns as a junior.
In 2013, as a senior, Herron set career highs in receptions (72), receiving yards (937), and touchdowns (9). In Wyoming's final home game, Herron recorded 11 catches, 141 receiving yards and four touchdowns in a 59–56 overtime win over Hawaii.[7] His four TD receptions in the game tied the school record set by Marcus Davis in 1995. He earned honorable mention All-MWC honors.[8]
During his career he played in 42 games, finishing with 152 receptions for 2,030 yards and 20 touchdowns. After his senior season he was invited to the Senior Bowl and NFL Combine.[9][10]
Professional career[edit]
Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
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5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
193 lb (88 kg) |
30+1⁄2 in (0.77 m) |
9+3⁄4 in (0.25 m) |
4.35 s | 2.50 s | 1.54 s | 4.27 s | 6.84 s | 35.5 in (0.90 m) |
10 ft 5 in (3.18 m) |
18 reps | |
All values from NFL combine except 40 yd dash from Wyoming Pro Day[11][12] |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers[edit]
Herron was taken in the sixth round with the 185th overall pick of the 2014 NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[13]
Herron was waived by Buccaneers on September 1, 2015.[14]
Miami Dolphins[edit]
The Miami Dolphins signed Herron to their practice squad on October 14, 2015.[15] On January 6, 2016, Herron signed a reserve/future contract with the Miami Dolphins.[16] On April 28, he was waived.[17]
Oakland Raiders[edit]
On May 24, 2016, Herron signed to the Oakland Raiders.[18] He was waived on May 26, 2016.
References[edit]
- ^ Jones, Ross. "Former Wyoming WR Robert Herron's past drives him to succeed". FOX Sports. Retrieved 2016-05-14.
- ^ Sondheimer, Eric (2014-03-16). "Robert Herron hopes to be among NFL draftees from Southern California". Los Angeles Times. ISSN 0458-3035. Retrieved 2016-05-14.
- ^ "Robert Herron - Stats". California MileSplit. Retrieved 2016-05-14.
- ^ Kissel, BJ. "WR Herron: From Hard Beginnings to Draft Riser". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 2016-05-14.
- ^ writer, ERIC SCHMOLDT Star-Tribune staff. "Wyoming football notes: Alexander, Herron set marks in season opener". Casper Star-Tribune Online. Retrieved 2016-05-14.
- ^ "Robert Herron Earns National Wide Receiver of the Week Honors". www.gowyo.com. Retrieved 2016-05-14.
- ^ writer, MIKE VOREL Star-Tribune staff. "Herron scores four TDs in final Cowboys home game". Casper Star-Tribune Online. Retrieved 2016-05-14.
- ^ "Five Wyoming Cowboys Earn All-Mountain West Conference Honors". www.gowyo.com. Retrieved 2016-05-14.
- ^ writer, MIKE VOREL Star-Tribune staff. "Wyoming WR Robert Herron impresses in first Senior Bowl practice". Casper Star-Tribune Online. Retrieved 2016-05-14.
- ^ writer, MIKE VOREL Star-Tribune staff. "Former Wyoming WR Herron completes NFL Combine workout". Casper Star-Tribune Online. Retrieved 2016-05-14.
- ^ NFL Combine Profile
- ^ Robert Herron | Wyoming, WR : 2014 NFL Draft Scout Player Profile
- ^ "2014 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-05-15.
- ^ Smith, Scott (September 1, 2015). "Bucs Get to 75-Man Roster Limit". Buccaneers.com. Archived from the original on September 3, 2015. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
- ^ Poupart, Alain (October 14, 2015). "Notebook: Battle Lines Drawn At Right Guard; Other Notes". MiamiDolphins.com. Retrieved January 2, 2016.
- ^ "PRESS RELEASE: Dolphins Sign Eight Players To Reserve/Future Contracts". www.miamidolphins.com. Retrieved 2016-05-14.
- ^ "PRESS RELEASE: Dolphins Make Roster Moves". www.miamidolphins.com. Retrieved 2016-05-14.
- ^ "Oakland Raiders Sign Wide Receivers Robert Herron and Nathan Palmer". www.raiders.com. Retrieved 2016-05-24.