UPDATE

Adrian Robinson, a former Harrisburg High School football standout, died last night at the age of 25, according to a report from OwlScoop.com. The cause of his death has not yet been released.



Robinson played for coach George Chaump at Harrisburg and went on to have a highly productive career as a defensive end at Temple. He signed as an undrafted free agent with Pittsburgh Steelers after leaving the Owls program and played parts of the 2012 and '13 seasons with the Steelers, Philadelphia Eagles, Denver Broncos, San Diego Chargers and Washington Redskins.



Robinson was traded from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia in a 2013 deal for veteran running back Felix Jones. He was released a month later by the Eagles and had brief auditions with the Broncos, Chargers and Redskins. Robinson signed with the Canadian Football League's Hamilton Tiger-Cats in April and was set to compete at the team's training camp later this month.



Robinson was a disruptive force as an edge rusher throughout his prep career at Harrisburg. He was a first-team all-state pick as a senior in 2007, when he posted 75 tackles 19 sacks and seven forced fumbles. He was also a first-team all-state choice as a junior in 2006, totaling 14 sacks, five forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries.



Robinson went on to make an immediate impact at Temple, where he made 38 starts at defensive end over four seasons. He was a three-time All-Mid-American Conference first-team selection and the 2009 MAC defensive player of the year. Robinson totaled a MAC-best 13 sacks as a sophomore in '09 and led the Owls with 13.5 tackles for loss as a senior in 2011.

"The Temple football program lost a friend, a brother and a wonderful young man today," Temple coach Matt Rhule said in a statement. "Adrian Robinson was one of the greatest competitors I ever had the pleasure of coaching and I know he was an even better teammate.

"I first met Adrian as an 18-year-old high school senior. I was so proud to see him back at Temple this spring finishing his degree and being a loving father to his new daughter. He will always be a part of me and will always be a part of this program."

Robinson's brother, Averee, is a junior defensive lineman at Temple.



Robinson was remembered by current Harrisburg football coach Calvin Everett as a "non-stop" competitor whose production was irreplaceable as an edge-rusher. That blue-collar approach was on display at Temple, where he was also a regular on the Owls' special teams units.



"I'm breaking my neck trying to get some details," Everett said in an interview with PennLive's Eric F. Epler.



"He hasn't really been around the Harrisburg program the last few years because he's been bouncing around with teams in the NFL. But, back when he played here, he was always happy, and he always gave you every single thing he had in practice and on game day. He was always such a hard-working kid."



"He was a gamechanger that meant so much to that Cougars team (2007) that almost went to the state finals. Just coming off the edge every single play, what he did for that team was priceless. I don't think we'll every see a kid like that. He was non-stop."

Robinson's agency, Symmetry Reps, also posted a note of condolence to its Facebook page, saying:

"It deeply saddens all of us to share with you that Adrian Robinson Jr. passed away last night at the age of 25. Adrian was a beloved father, son, brother, friend and teammate. We ask that you please respect his family's privacy during this difficult time, and especially keep his daughter Avery Marie in your prayers. Thank you for all of your support and consideration."

RIP to my former highschool and college teammate Adrien Robinson. May blessing go out to his brother Averee and the rest of his family! — Jalen Fitzpatrick (@__Jfitz) May 17, 2015

RIP Adrian Robinson..Hburg's finest..A real #TempleMade dude who repped @Temple_FB so well..He ALWAYS had a smile on his face..I am stunned — Travis Manger (@CoachTManger) May 17, 2015

Damn... Idk what to say. Praying for that mans family. I'm at a loss for words — Bernard Pierce (@BPierce_30) May 17, 2015

Robinson finished his Temple career with 22.5 sacks and 156 total tackles. He was the 2009 MAC Defensive Player of the Year, had 12 sacks. — OwlScoop.com (@OwlScoop_com) May 17, 2015