Xavier Robinson

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Xavier Robinson
Oklahoma Sooners–No. 21
Position Running back
ClassFreshman
Major Management
Personal information
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight226 lb (103 kg)
Career history
College
High school Carl Albert (Midwest City, Oklahoma)

Xavier Robinson is an American football running back for the Oklahoma Sooners.

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Early life and high school

Robinson attended Carl Albert High School located in Oklahoma. [1] He had a breakout junior season, where he rushed for 2,594 rushing yards and over 40 total touchdowns. [2] Coming out of high school, Robinson was rated as a three-star recruit, where he held offers from schools such as Iowa State, Oklahoma, and Oklahoma State. [3] [4] Ultimately, Robinson committed to play college football for the Oklahoma Sooners. [5] [6]

College career

In week ten of the 2024 season, Robinson rushed six times for 29 yards and a touchdown, while also hauling in a reception for 46 yards, as he helped the Sooners beat the Maine Black Bears. [7] In week eleven, Robinson had an increased role, where he ran nine times for 56 yards, while also making one catch for seven yards against the Missouri Tigers. [8] In week thirteen, Robinson had a breakout game, rushing for 107 yards and two touchdowns on 18 carries, which where all career highs for Robinson, as he helped the Sooners upset the No. 7 Alabama Crimson Tide. [9] For his performance, Robinson was named the Southeastern Conference (SEC) freshman of the week. [10]

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References

  1. ↑ Hart, Hallie (19 December 2023). "OU football commit Xavier Robinson repeats as MaxPreps Oklahoma HS Player of the Year". The Oklahoman. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  2. ↑ Thune, Parker (27 June 2023). "Three-star RB Xavier Robinson commits to OU: "I get to carry on a legacy"". Rivals.com. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  3. ↑ Ginnan, Collin (27 June 2023). "3-star RB Xavier Robinson commits to Oklahoma". On3.com. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  4. ↑ Fawcett, Hayes (27 June 2023). "Class of 2024 RB Xavier Robinson commits to Oklahoma". On3.com. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  5. ↑ "Xavier Robinson commits to Sooners' 2024 recruiting class". The Oklahoman. 27 June 2023. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  6. ↑ "OU football commit Xavier Robinson intends to be more a more physical back". The Oklahoman. 29 July 2023. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  7. ↑ Young, Mason. "Xavier Robinson 'kept grinding' for a chance. Now he's burning redshirt to aid OU's bowl pursuit". Tulsa World. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  8. ↑ Young, Mason (16 November 2024). "Xavier Robinson was redshirting, but his breakout at Mizzou should change Sooners' plan". Tulsa World. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  9. ↑ Aber, Ryan (26 November 2024). "OU football stock report: Xavier Robinson 'sticking through' with Sooners in big way". The Oklahoman. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  10. ↑ Mossman, Karlie. "Three Sooners get SEC weekly honors". Athlon Sports. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
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