History of Jamal Robertson in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 5, 2025

Jamal Robertson is a former professional American and Canadian football player. He primarily played as a running back and kick returner. Robertson's career spanned from 2001 to 2011, during which he played college football at Ohio Northern University before transitioning to the professional level. He played in both the National Football League (NFL) and the Canadian Football League (CFL).

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January 10, 1977: Jamal Robertson Born

On January 10, 1977, Jamal Robertson, who would become a professional football running back and kick returner, was born.

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1996: Rushed for 2,029 yards

In 1996, Jamal Robertson rushed for 2,029 yards his senior year for Stebbins High School.

1997: Attended Ohio Northern University

From 1997, Jamal Robertson attended Ohio Northern University and played at running back and kick returner for its NCAA Division III Ohio Northern Polar Bears football team.

1997: Graduated from Stebbins High School

In 1997, Jamal Robertson graduated from Stebbins High School in Riverside.

1999: Earned All-American and All-Ohio Athletic Conference honors

In 1999, Jamal Robertson earned first-team Hewlett-Packard Division III All-American and All-Ohio Athletic Conference honors.

2000: Led Division III football in all-purpose yards

As a senior in 2000, Jamal Robertson led Division III football in all-purpose yards with a school record 2,308 and set a rushing yards record of 1,664.

2001: Signed with Calgary Stampeders

After going undrafted in the 2001 NFL draft, Jamal Robertson signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL) and spent the 2001 season on the Stampeders' practice squad.

2001: Joined Calgary Stampeders practice squad

In 2001, Jamal Robertson began his professional football career on the practice squad of the CFL team Calgary Stampeders.

2001: Started professional football career

In 2001, Jamal Robertson started his professional football career in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL).

January 23, 2002: Signed with San Francisco 49ers

On January 23, 2002, Jamal Robertson signed with the NFL team San Francisco 49ers, which allocated him to the Rhein Fire of NFL Europa on February 6.

2002: Played for the 49ers

After being inactive for the first five weeks of his NFL debut season of 2002, Jamal Robertson played in six games for the 49ers on special teams.

2002: Signed with San Francisco 49ers

In early 2002, Jamal Robertson signed with the NFL's San Francisco 49ers.

2003: Played in nine games

In 2003, Jamal Robertson played in nine games off the bench for the 49ers. He had 32 rushing attempts for 136 yards and three special teams tackles.

November 13, 2004: Signed with Carolina Panthers

On November 13, 2004, Jamal Robertson was signed by the Carolina Panthers as a free agent.

2004: Played for the Carolina Panthers

In 2004, Jamal Robertson played for the Carolina Panthers.

2004: Played for the 49ers

In 2004, Jamal Robertson played in seven games for the 49ers, with 25 kick returns for 560 yards and 16 carries for 71 yards, including his first NFL touchdown.

2005: Advanced to NFC Championship with Carolina Panthers

In 2005, Jamal Robertson helped the Carolina Panthers advance to the NFC Championship.

2005: Played running back for Panthers

In 2005, Jamal Robertson made more appearances at running back in 2005 due to injuries to Stephen Davis, DeShaun Foster, and Nick Goings. Playing seven regular season games that season, Robertson had 14 rushing plays for 41 yards and a touchdown and returned 16 kickoffs for 343 yards.

September 2, 2006: Released by Panthers

Following the preseason, the Carolina Panthers cut Jamal Robertson on September 2, 2006.

December 12, 2006: Signed by Atlanta Falcons

On December 12, 2006, Jamal Robertson was signed by the Atlanta Falcons due to injuries to Warrick Dunn and Jerious Norwood. Robertson appeared in one game for the Falcons.

2006: Played for the Atlanta Falcons

Very late in the 2006 season, Jamal Robertson played briefly for the Atlanta Falcons.

August 8, 2007: Released by Atlanta Falcons

Prior to the preseason, Jamal Robertson was released on August 8, 2007.

November 14, 2007: Signed by Saskatchewan Roughriders

Due to injuries to running backs Corey Holmes, Wes Cates, and Josh Ranek the Saskatchewan Roughriders signed Jamal Robertson on November 14, 2007.

June 5, 2008: Traded to the Toronto Argonauts

On June 5, 2008, Jamal Robertson was traded to the Toronto Argonauts in exchange for Leron Mitchell. The trade came after Argonaut starter Tyler Ebell ruptured his Achilles tendon, necessitating a move for Toronto.

2008: Played for the Toronto Argonauts

From 2008, Jamal Robertson played for the Toronto Argonauts.

2009: Played for the Toronto Argonauts

In 2009, Jamal Robertson played for the Toronto Argonauts.

2009: Played in 18 games for the Argonauts

In 2009, Jamal Robertson played in 18 games for the Toronto Argonauts where he rushed for 1,031 yards and nine touchdowns, received for 482 yards and 37 yards, and had 191 kickoff return yards.