Robert Windsor (American football) explained

Robert Windsor
Position:Defensive tackle
Birth Date:15 January 1997
Birth Place:Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lb:290
High School:Fond du Lac
College:Penn State (2015–2019)
Draftyear:2020
Draftround:6
Draftpick:193
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statleague:NFL
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:2
Pfr:WindRo01

Robert Browning Windsor (born January 15, 1997) is an American football defensive tackle who is a free agent. He played college football at Penn State and professionally for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL).

College career

After playing at Fond du Lac High School in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, Windsor chose Penn State.[1] He committed to Penn State on January 25, 2015,[2] choosing Penn State over other Big Ten schools Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, Maryland and Purdue, who all extended scholarship offers.[3]

During his junior season, Windsor recorded 7.5 sacks.[4] He missed the 2020 Citrus Bowl due to an unspecified violation of team rules.[5]

Prior to his senior season, Windsor was named to the Outland Trophy watchlist.[6] After taking stock of what he deemed a lackluster season part of the way through, Windsor recorded 2.5 sacks against Iowa, with teammates praising him for his work ethic and sacrifices.[7] After his senior season, Windsor was named second-team All-Big Ten Conference.[8]

He also took part in the 2020 Senior Bowl[9] and 2020 NFL Combine.[10]

Professional career

Indianapolis Colts

Windsor was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL) in the sixth round (193rd overall) of the 2020 NFL draft.[11] He was waived on September 5, 2020, and signed to the practice squad the next day.[12] [13] He was elevated to the active roster on November 21 and 28 for the team's weeks 11 and 12 games against the Green Bay Packers and Tennessee Titans, and reverted to the practice squad after each game.[14] [15] He was placed on the practice squad/COVID-19 list by the team on December 24, 2020,[16] and restored to the practice squad on December 29.[17] On January 10, 2021, Windsor signed a reserve/futures contract with the Colts.[18]

On July 25, 2021, Windsor was placed on injured reserve.[19]

On April 7, 2022, Windsor officially retired from the NFL, citing injuries and delays in his rehabilitation as the main reason.[20]

Vegas Vipers

Windsor was drafted by the Vegas Vipers in the 2023 XFL Draft. He was placed on the team's reserve list on April 18, 2023.[21] He was waived in June 2023.[21]

DC Defenders

On June 23, 2023, Windsor was claimed off waivers by the DC Defenders.[21] He was not part of the roster after the 2024 UFL dispersal draft on January 15, 2024.[22]

Personal life

Windsor previously graduated from Penn State with a degree in telecommunications and started a media studies degree in his redshirt senior year.[23]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Zhao . Lily . February 27, 2020 . Fond du Lac's Robert Windsor looking to make his NFL dream a reality . April 7, 2020 . WFRV.
  2. Web site: Oleson . Sam . February 4, 2015 . Prep football: Fond du Lac's Robert Windsor signs with Penn State . April 7, 2020 . Fond du Lac Reporter.
  3. Web site: Robert Windsor . April 7, 2020 . Rivals.
  4. Web site: February 27, 2020 . Fond du Lac native Robert Windsor to participate in NFL Combine . April 7, 2020 . WLUK.
  5. Web site: Scarcella . Rich . August 8, 2019 . Slimmed-down Windsor set for big season for Penn State, but he won't drink to that . April 7, 2020 . Delco Times.
  6. Web site: Colber . Nate . August 12, 2019 . While a beast on the field, Penn State DT Robert Windsor prefers nature — and hugs . April 7, 2020 . Centre Daily Times.
  7. Web site: Persak . Mike . October 15, 2019 . Penn State DT Robert Windsor sees sacrifices pay off in big game against Iowa . April 7, 2020 . Pittsburgh Post Gazette.
  8. Web site: Olson . Eric . December 11, 2019 . Ohio State leads the pack in AP All-Big Ten top honors . April 7, 2020 . News4Jax.
  9. Web site: Polack . Nick . November 20, 2019 . Robert Windsor, Steven Gonzalez Invited to Pre-Draft Showcases . April 7, 2020 . Roar Lions Roar.
  10. Web site: Kasinitz . Aaron . February 29, 2020 . Penn State's Robert Windsor impresses with 40-yard dash at NFL combine. Here are his results. . April 7, 2020 . Patriot News.
  11. News: Arthur . Jake . April 25, 2020 . Rob Windsor Looking To Put Himself On The Map With Colts . Colts.com . April 26, 2020.
  12. Web site: Walker, Andrew . September 5, 2020 . Colts Announce Final 2020 Roster Cuts . Colts.com.
  13. Web site: September 6, 2020 . Roster Moves: T Chaz Green Brought Back To Active Roster, DT Sheldon Day To IR, 14 Signed To Practice Squad . Colts.com.
  14. News: November 21, 2020 . Colts Elevate C Joey Hunt, DE Cassius Marsh And DT Rob Windsor To Active Roster For Packers Game . Colts.com . December 27, 2020.
  15. News: November 28, 2020 . Colts Place RB Jonathan Taylor On Reserve/COVID-19 List; C Ryan Kelly Downgraded To Out Against Titans . Colts.com . January 5, 2021.
  16. News: December 24, 2020 . Robert Windsor: Goes to COVID-19 list . CBSSports.com . February 8, 2021.
  17. News: December 29, 2020 . Robert Windsor: Back from COVID-19 list . CBSSports.com . February 8, 2021.
  18. Web site: January 10, 2021 . Colts Announce Two Extensions, 16 Reserve/Future Contracts . Colts.com.
  19. Web site: July 25, 2021 . Colts Place Eric Fisher On Active/PUP List, Dayo Odeyingbo On Active/NFI, Rob Windsor On IR . Colts.com.
  20. Web site: Arthur . Jake . Colts Defensive Lineman Announces Retirement . 2022-04-07 . Sports Illustrated Indianapolis Colts News, Analysis and More . en.
  21. Web site: XFL Transactions . XFL.com . April 20, 2023.
  22. Web site: 2024 UFL Team Rosters . TheUFL.com . January 21, 2024.
  23. Book: Brugler, Dane . The Athletic's 2020 NFL Draft Guide . April 7, 2020 . The Athletic . 162 . April 7, 2020 . subscription.