Reebok Top 25 Most Dynamic Athletes: Gelen Robinson

Lake Central star has football scholarship, state wrestling title and seeks state discus record.

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ROBINSON ON THE GRIDIRON

Robinson has been a varsity football player since the first day of his freshman year.
Photo by John Rowland
Robinson has been a varsity football player since the first day of his freshman year.
Robinson describes himself as "a player who can be put in multiple spots on the field. I like being a person who makes the plays - always active not as much in my strength and speed but my mental part being just as strong as the physical part."

Some of his football accolades include:

* He was coveted after eighth grade by Chicago powerhouse Mount Carmel, but didn't want to leave his friends.

* He was a varsity football player from his first day as a Lake Central freshman.

* During his sophomore year he caught a squib kickoff and outraced the opposition for a 50-yard touchdown. It's still part of his highlight tape.

* As a junior, he amassed 95 tackles - 47 for losses - 13 sacks and 49 hurries.

* He will play more offense as a senior, probably at fullback.