SAN ANTONIO – Texas A&M has parted ways with former Judson defensive end Alton Robinson, according to multiple sources.
Robinson signed a national letter of intent with the Aggies in February, but was arrested and charged with felony robbery two weeks later. A&M has released Robinson from his scholarship, sources say. Robinson had not yet arrived on the A&M campus for training camp, according to reports.
Robinson’s ex-girlfriend filed a complaint with the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office on Feb. 15, alleging that Robinson ripped her purse off her shoulder when she arrived home from the store on the night of Feb. 9. She said Robinson was hiding in the bushes near her driveway when he allegedly took the purse. Robinson reportedly dropped the purse as his ex-girlfriend chased him, but he allegedly took her cell phone.
One of the state’s top recruits as a junior and senior, Robinson committed to A&M in June 2015. He also received scholarship offers from such schools as Texas, Michigan, Baylor and Oklahoma State.
Robinson helped lead Judson to the Class 6A state semifinals each of the past two seasons. He got moved up to the Rockets’ varsity early in his sophomore year and played outside linebacker that season when Sean McAuliffe, now Judson’s head coach, was the team’s defensive coordinator. Robinson was moved to defensive end before his junior season.
Quick and agile, Robinson wreaked havoc on the line of scrimmage with his pass-rushing skills and ability to burst into the backfield and disrupt plays.
