Stephon Robertson (2025) - JMU Athletics Hall of Fame - James Madison University Athletics

Stephon Robertson

Induction:
2025
Class:
2013

Stephon Robertson was a dominant defensive force at linebacker for JMU, amassing 445 tackles, including 44 for loss, in four seasons as a starter with nine sacks, three interceptions, seven forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. He was a two-time First Team All-American, including a consensus First Team All-American in his senior season in 2013 with five different organizations tapping him for their top squad. He was twice named as a finalist for the Buck Buchanan Award as the top defensive player in FCS football and finished as runner-up nationally in 2013. He was also the recipient of the Dudley Award in 2013 as the top football player in Virginia, topping all FBS players in the state. Robertson's senior season honors came on the heels of a stat line that included 141 tackles with 17 for loss and five sacks. He was named the Defensive Player of the Year in the Colonial Athletic Association in both 2012 and 2013 and added state Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2013. He was also named a four-time All-CAA selection with three First Team honors and a four-time All-State honoree by both VaSID and the Roanoke Times. Robertson's 445 career tackles still rank fourth in program history. He capped his career with selection to a senior all-star game at the 2013 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl.