NFF National Scholar-Athletes

Brian Robiskie

  • School
    Ohio State
  • Induction
    2008

Described as "a young man who exemplifies the best of both facets of the student-athlete balance" by Ohio State head coach Jim Tressel, Brian Robiskie continues the storied tradition of great Buckeyes named as NFF National Scholar-Athletes.

An honors student in Ohio State's nationally known Fisher College of Business, Robiskie was named a 2007 ESPN The Magazine First Team Academic All-America selection and was one of three male finalists for the 2008 Arthur Ashe Sports Scholar Award. The Academic All-Big Ten pick was also a five-time Dean's List honoree at OSU. 

The Buckeyes' leading receiver in 2007, Robiskie has led Ohio State to three consecutive Big Ten championships and a spot in the last two national championship games. The Cleveland, Ohio, native was named a Biletnikoff Award semifinalist last season as well as a Second Team All-Big Ten selection. Robiskie has caught 115 career receptions for 1,629 yards and 21 touchdowns. 

Active in projects through the Student-Athlete Activities Board, Robiskie participates in hospital visits and speaks to local elementary and middle school students in the local area. He also honored in a political resolution from Councilmen Hearcel Craig of the Columbus City Council. 

Robiskie is Ohio State's 20th NFF National Scholar-Athlete. He was selected in the second round (36th overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns and caught 39 passes for for 441 yards and three touchdowns in three seasons with the Browns. Robiskie also appeared on the rosters of the Jacksonville Jaguars, Detroit Lions, Atlanta Falcons and Tennessee Titans.