Robert Windsor (American football)

Robert Windsor

Windsor with Penn State in 2019
Personal information
Born:	(1997-01-15) January 15, 1997 (age 28) Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:	290 lb (132 kg)
Career information
High school:	Fond du Lac
College:	Penn State (2015–2019)
Position:	Defensive tackle
NFL draft:	2020 / round: 6 / pick: 193
Career history
Indianapolis Colts (2020–2021) Vegas Vipers (2023) DC Defenders (2024)*
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Second-team All-Big Ten (2019)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles: 2 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Robert Browning Windsor (born January 15, 1997) is an American football defensive tackle who is a free agent. He played college football at Penn State and professionally for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL).

College career

After playing at Fond du Lac High School in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, Windsor chose Penn State.[1] He committed to Penn State on January 25, 2015,[2] choosing Penn State over other Big Ten schools Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, Maryland and Purdue, who all extended scholarship offers.[3]

During his junior season, Windsor recorded 7.5 sacks.[4] He missed the 2020 Citrus Bowl due to an unspecified violation of team rules.[5]

Prior to his senior season, Windsor was named to the Outland Trophy watchlist.[6] After taking stock of what he deemed a lackluster season part of the way through, Windsor recorded 2.5 sacks against Iowa, with teammates praising him for his work ethic and sacrifices.[7] After his senior season, Windsor was named second-team All-Big Ten Conference.[8]

He also took part in the 2020 Senior Bowl[9] and 2020 NFL Combine.[10]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables

Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	20-yard shuttle	Three-cone drill	Vertical jump	Broad jump	Bench press
6 ft 4+1⁄2 in (1.94 m)	290 lb (132 kg)	33+1⁄8 in (0.84 m)	9+7⁄8 in (0.25 m)	4.90 s	4.44 s	7.47 s	28.5 in (0.72 m)	9 ft 3 in (2.82 m)	21 reps
All values from NFL Combine[11]

Indianapolis Colts

Windsor was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL) in the sixth round (193rd overall) of the 2020 NFL draft.[12] He was waived on September 5, 2020, and signed to the practice squad the next day.[13][14] He was elevated to the active roster on November 21 and 28 for the team's weeks 11 and 12 games against the Green Bay Packers and Tennessee Titans, and reverted to the practice squad after each game.[15][16] He was placed on the practice squad/COVID-19 list by the team on December 24, 2020,[17] and restored to the practice squad on December 29.[18] On January 10, 2021, Windsor signed a reserve/futures contract with the Colts.[19]

On July 25, 2021, Windsor was placed on injured reserve.[20]

On April 7, 2022, Windsor officially retired from the NFL, citing injuries and delays in his rehabilitation as the main reason.[21]

Vegas Vipers

Windsor was drafted by the Vegas Vipers in the 2023 XFL Draft. He was placed on the team's reserve list on April 18, 2023.[22] He was waived in June 2023.[22]

DC Defenders

On June 23, 2023, Windsor was claimed off waivers by the DC Defenders.[22] He was not part of the roster after the 2024 UFL dispersal draft on January 15, 2024.[23]

Personal life

Windsor previously graduated from Penn State with a degree in telecommunications and started a media studies degree in his redshirt senior year.[24]

References

1. Zhao, Lily (February 27, 2020). "Fond du Lac's Robert Windsor looking to make his NFL dream a reality". WFRV. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
2. Oleson, Sam (February 4, 2015). "Prep football: Fond du Lac's Robert Windsor signs with Penn State". Fond du Lac Reporter. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
3. "Robert Windsor". Rivals. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
4. "Fond du Lac native Robert Windsor to participate in NFL Combine". WLUK. February 27, 2020. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
5. Scarcella, Rich (August 8, 2019). "Slimmed-down Windsor set for big season for Penn State, but he won't drink to that". Delco Times. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
6. Colber, Nate (August 12, 2019). "While a beast on the field, Penn State DT Robert Windsor prefers nature — and hugs". Centre Daily Times. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
7. Persak, Mike (October 15, 2019). "Penn State DT Robert Windsor sees sacrifices pay off in big game against Iowa". Pittsburgh Post Gazette. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
8. Olson, Eric (December 11, 2019). "Ohio State leads the pack in AP All-Big Ten top honors". News4Jax. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
9. Polack, Nick (November 20, 2019). "Robert Windsor, Steven Gonzalez Invited to Pre-Draft Showcases". Roar Lions Roar. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
10. Kasinitz, Aaron (February 29, 2020). "Penn State's Robert Windsor impresses with 40-yard dash at NFL combine. Here are his results". Patriot News. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
11. "Robert Windsor Combine Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
12. Arthur, Jake (April 25, 2020). "Rob Windsor Looking To Put Himself On The Map With Colts". Colts.com. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
13. Walker, Andrew (September 5, 2020). "Colts Announce Final 2020 Roster Cuts". Colts.com.
14. "Roster Moves: T Chaz Green Brought Back To Active Roster, DT Sheldon Day To IR, 14 Signed To Practice Squad". Colts.com. September 6, 2020.
15. "Colts Elevate C Joey Hunt, DE Cassius Marsh And DT Rob Windsor To Active Roster For Packers Game". Colts.com. November 21, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
16. "Colts Place RB Jonathan Taylor On Reserve/COVID-19 List; C Ryan Kelly Downgraded To Out Against Titans". Colts.com. November 28, 2020. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
17. "Robert Windsor: Goes to COVID-19 list". CBSSports.com. December 24, 2020. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
18. "Robert Windsor: Back from COVID-19 list". CBSSports.com. December 29, 2020. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
19. "Colts Announce Two Extensions, 16 Reserve/Future Contracts". Colts.com. January 10, 2021.
20. "Colts Place Eric Fisher On Active/PUP List, Dayo Odeyingbo On Active/NFI, Rob Windsor On IR". Colts.com. July 25, 2021.
21. Arthur, Jake. "Colts Defensive Lineman Announces Retirement". Sports Illustrated Indianapolis Colts News, Analysis and More. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
22. "XFL Transactions". XFL.com. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
23. "2024 UFL Team Rosters". TheUFL.com. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
24. Brugler, Dane (April 7, 2020). The Athletic's 2020 NFL Draft Guide (PDF). The Athletic. p. 162. Retrieved April 7, 2020.

External links

• Penn State Nittany Lions football bio
• Robert Windsor on Twitter