Breaking: Michigan former star QB arrested

Denard Robinson, a Michigan staffer and former star quarterback, was arrested on an OWI allegation following a single-vehicle incident.

Robinson, a former All-American QB with the Wolverines, joined the coaching staff in 2022.

Denard Robinson, a Michigan staffer and former Wolverines quarterback, was detained Monday morning for allegedly driving while intoxicated, the Ann Arbor Police Department confirmed to 247Sports. Prior to being arrested, Robinson, 33, was engaged in a single-vehicle crash.

First-year Wolverines coach Sherrone Moore said in a statement that Robinson, the assistant director of player personnel, will be suspended indefinitely.

“We will continue to monitor the situation and will have no further comment at this time.” Moore said in a statement.

Robinson joined former coach Jim Harbaugh’s staff in 2022 and was retained by Moore when he was promoted from offensive coordinator to replace Harbaugh, who left for the NFL this offseason after leading the Wolverines to a 15-0 record and the first College Football Playoff National Championship in program history.

Robinson spent three years with the Jacksonville Jaguars, serving as offensive quality control coach and scouting assistant, before joining Michigan’s coaching staff. Robinson, a native of Deerfield Beach, Florida, rose to prominence on the football field before transitioning to teaching.

He joined with Michigan in 2009 and played situationally as a freshman before taking up the starting spot in his second year. He concluded the 2010 season with 4,272 yards of total offense and 32 touchdowns, receiving first-team All-American and All-Big Ten recognition. He was also named the Big Ten Most Valuable Player and Offensive Player of the Year.

From 2010 to 2011, Robinson had consecutive seasons with at least 1,500 yards throwing and 1,500 yards rushing, becoming the first player in NCAA history. He also set the NCAA record for most career rushing yards by a quarterback with 4,495, which was eventually exceeded by Navy’s Keenan Reynolds.

He remains Michigan’s all-time leader in single-season total offense, courtesy to his efforts in 2010. Robinson’s electrifying playmaking and unique style earned him a spot as the cover athlete for EA Sports’ NCAA Football 14, released in 2013.