Washingston Huskies Four-Star Cornerback Dylan Robinson’s Father, Danilo Robinson, Is A College Football Coach!

Dylan Robinson has received immense love and support from his parents, Danilo and Shelly Robinson. He acquired athleticism from his former college player and coach father.

Washington four-star cornerback Dylan Robinson recently made headlines after he became one of six Watkins Award recipients in January 2025.

Moreover, he had previously garnered attention after signing with the Washington Huskies in December 2024.

Dylan’s Parents Fostered An Ideal Environment For Him And His Sister To Grow And Flourish!

College athlete Dylan Robinson was born to Danilo and Shelley Robinson.

Standing at 6-foot-3 and weighing 195 pounds, Dylan hails from La Verne, California, and attended Bonita High School.

Dylan developed a passion for football from a young age and was a wide receiver and cornerback during high school.

His athletic achievements as an aspiring collegiate athlete highlighted his parents’ unwavering love and support for his goals and ambitions.

Furthermore, the budding talent grew up alongside his sister, Sydney Robinson.

He committed to play for the University of Washington football team after being named a four-star recruit by major scouting platforms, ranking No. 172 overall talent in the country, and No. 9 athlete by 247Sports.

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While his college career is yet to begin, his high school career has culminated with several milestones.

Nevertheless, Dylan’s passion for football did not stop there because he was also a standout track and field athlete.

He captained the track and field team and earned the title of the team’s MVP. Hence, his victorious athletic journey shows how supportive his parents were.

“My parents have guided me throughout my life to become the person I am today. They taught me values and lessons that I carry with me every day. My mom always finds the joy in things and tells me to appreciate the little things in life, and my dad is always there for me, and he’s always pushed me to the best I can be. He also taught me to push through hard times.”

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They played an instrumental role in shaping and fostering his aspirations.

Danilo Robinson Pursued A Career In Football Coaching!

Moreover, Dylan inherited his athletic gifts from his father, Danilo, a former collegiate athlete at Utah State.

However, while many former college players pursued a different career path after graduating, Danilo kept his love for sports alive through coaching.

While he graduated with political science, he earned second-team all-Big West honors as the team’s defensive end in 1996 after recording 103 tackles and 7.5 sacks.

Additionally, he was a two-year team captain who played on two conference championship teams.

Moreover, he still holds the school records for single-game sacks (5) and tackles for loss (6).

After completing his college career in 1996, he started as a strength and conditioning coach at his alma mater in 1997.

Then, he worked at the United States Naval Academy, coaching the offensive line, defensive line, tight ends, and linebackers.

Likewise, Danilo also coached at Louisiana-Monroe, Northview High School, and Skyview High School. 

Besides working as a full-time coach, he earned a postgraduate degree in education from Azusa Pacific University.

While there is scarce information about Shelley, we discovered she is a white American.

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— Danilo Robinson (@CoachDRob1) November 23, 2023

Hence, Dylan and his sister, Sydney, are of mixed ethnicity. Furthermore, Syndey is a passionate dancer and frequently posts beautiful dance videos.

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Danilo and Shelley have raised their children with utmost love, freedom, and support. They have fostered an ideal environment for their kids to flourish and succeed.

Dylan’s high school co-head coach, Bo Beatty, beautifully described the boy:

“His role (over the years) has increased tremendously. Dylan is now a guy we look to showcase. His first season, I was very tough on Dylan. I saw greatness in him, and I didn’t want him to settle for anything less. There were some painful days early on. He stayed the course, got bigger, stronger and learned to challenge himself on every play. He has grown into one of the finest if not the finest athlete around, and he is only getting better. What I love about him is he isn’t one-bit selfish. Dylan loves his teammates and is a beautiful human on and off the field. He has a 4.3 GPA and is a servant-leader on campus. On the field, he is all dawg.”

In Case You Didn’t Know

• Dylan Robinson earned DB MVP honors at the SoCal Under Armour Next Camp.
• Robinson is one of six African American male high school scholar-athletes honored by the National Alliance of African American Athletes with the 2025 Watkins Award.
• He volunteered in numerous roles during high school, including youth coaching, math tutoring, and animal rescue.