Brian Robinson (running back)

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Brian Robinson
Alabama Crimson TideNo. 4
Position Running back
ClassGraduate Student
Personal information
Born: (1999-03-22) March 22, 1999 (age 22)
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight228 lb (103 kg)
Career history
College
Bowl games
High school Hillcrest
(Tuscaloosa, Alabama)
Career highlights and awards

Brian Robinson Jr. (born March 22, 1999) [1] is an American football running back for the Alabama Crimson Tide.

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Early life and high school

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

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. [7] He gained 272 yards and two touchdowns on 63 carries in his sophomore season. [8] As a junior, Robinson rushed 96 times for 441 yards and five touchdowns while also catching 11 passes for 124 yards. [9] [10]

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References

  1. https://rolltide.com/sports/football/roster/brian-robinson-jr-/7298
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  4. "Signing with Alabama a dream come true for Hillcrest's Brian Robinson". The Tuscaloosa News . February 1, 2017. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
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  7. "Alabama sophomore running back Brian Robinson has improved tremendously". Montgomery Advertiser . April 11, 2018. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
  8. "Brian Robinson ready for enhanced role with Crimson Tide". Chattanooga Times Free Press . August 12, 2019. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
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  10. "Alabama's Brian Robinson Jr. eager to experience Steve Sarkisian's Offense". Chattanooga Times Free Press . September 8, 2020. Retrieved January 11, 2021.