Brian Robinson (running back)

Brian Robinson is an American football running back for the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Brian Robinson
Alabama Crimson Tide – No. 4
PositionRunning back
ClassGraduate Student
Personal information
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight228 lb (103 kg)
Career history
College
Bowl games
High schoolHillcrest
(Tuscaloosa, Alabama)
Career highlights and awards

Early life and high school

Robinson grew up in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and attended Hillcrest High School.[1] As a senior, he rushed for 990 yards and 18 touchdowns and was named second team Class 6A All-State.[2] Robinson was rated a four-star recruit and committed to play at the University of Alabama.[3][4][5]

College career

Robinson rushed for 165 yards and two touchdowns on 24 carries as a true freshman as the Crimson Tide went on to win the 2018 CFP National Championship Game.[6] He gained 272 yards and two touchdowns on 63 carries in his sophomore season.[7] As a junior, Robinson rushed 96 times for 441 yards and five touchdowns while also catching 11 passes for 124 yards.[8][9]

References
  1. Suttles, Aaron (March 27, 2019). "For Najee Harris and Brian Robinson, patience is about to pay off". The Athletic. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
  2. "Brian Robinson Jr.: 3 facts on the Alabama football running back". Montgomery Advertiser. October 11, 2019. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
  3. "Signing with Alabama a dream come true for Hillcrest's Brian Robinson". The Tuscaloosa News. February 1, 2017. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
  4. Kirpalani, Sanjay (November 10, 2015). "4-Star Brian Robinson Commits to Alabama: Tide Continue to Make Case as RB U". Bleacher Report. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
  5. "Four-star RB Brian Robinson not afraid of competition at Alabama". Ledger-Enquirer. February 1, 2017. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
  6. "Alabama sophomore running back Brian Robinson has improved tremendously". Montgomery Advertiser. April 11, 2018. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
  7. "Brian Robinson ready for enhanced role with Crimson Tide". Chattanooga Times Free Press. August 12, 2019. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
  8. Martin, Tyler (September 8, 2020). "RB Brian Robinson Jr. Says Alabama Has Its "Eyes On the Prize"". SI.com. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
  9. "Alabama's Brian Robinson Jr. eager to experience Steve Sarkisian's Offense". Chattanooga Times Free Press. September 8, 2020. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
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