Branson Robinson

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Branson Robinson
Georgia BulldogsNo. 22
Position Running back
ClassSophomore
Personal information
Born: (2004-03-17) March 17, 2004 (age 20)
Canton, Mississippi, U.S.
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight220 lb (100 kg)
Career history
College
Bowl games
High school Germantown (Gluckstadt, Mississippi)
Career highlights and awards

Branson Robinson (born March 17, 2004) is an American football running back for the Georgia Bulldogs.

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Career

Robinson attended Germantown High School in Gluckstadt, Mississippi. [1] A five-star recruit, he played in the 2022 Under Armour All-American Game. Robinson committed to the University of Georgia to play college football. [2] [3]

As a true freshman at Georgia in 2022, Robinson was a backup running back. [4] He was named the SEC freshman of the week after rushing for 98 yards and a touchdown against Auburn. [5] [6]

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References

  1. Hoefling, Jon (July 16, 2021). "Deadspin learns you something: Branson Robinson is the next great backfield bruiser". Deadspin. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
  2. VanHaaren, Tom (July 22, 2021). "Georgia lands top-tier RB as Robinson commits". ESPN.com. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
  3. Newsome, Langston (July 22, 2021). "Mississippi's top football prospect, 2022 RB Branson Robinson, commits to Georgia". The Clarion-Ledger. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
  4. Dennis, Ryne (October 8, 2022). "Why Daijun Edwards and Branson Robinson could soon take over Georgia football's backfield". Online Athens. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
  5. Georgia's Branson Robinson making his own name at running back
  6. Towers, Chip (October 10, 2022). "Georgia fans abuzz about Branson 'Baby Chubb' Robinson". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved November 13, 2023.