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Brian Robinson Jr.

Robinson with the Washington Commanders in 2022
No. 8 – Washington Commanders
Position:	Running back
Personal information
Born:	(1999-03-22) March 22, 1999 (age 26) Tuscaloosa, Alabama, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:	228 lb (103 kg)
Career information
High school:	Hillcrest (Tuscaloosa)
College:	Alabama (2017–2021)
NFL Draft:	2022 / Round: 3 / Pick: 98
Career history
Washington Commanders (2022–present)
Roster status:	Active
Career highlights and awards
2× CFP national champion (2017, 2020) First-team All-SEC (2021)
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Rushing yards: 2,329 Rushing average: 4.1 Rushing touchdowns: 15 Receptions: 65 Receiving yards: 587 Receiving touchdowns: 5
Player stats at PFR

Brian K. Robinson Jr., often called "B Rob," is a professional football player. He is a running back for the Washington Commanders in the National Football League (NFL). Before joining the NFL, he played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide. There, he helped his team win two national championships. The Commanders chose him in the third round of the 2022 NFL draft. During his first pre-season, Robinson faced a serious challenge but bravely returned to play just two months later.

Early Life and High School Football

Brian Robinson Jr. was born on March 22, 1999, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He went to Hillcrest High School. In his senior year, he ran for 990 yards and scored 18 touchdowns. This earned him a spot on the second team Class 6A All-State.

Many top colleges wanted him to play for them. Robinson chose to play college football at the University of Alabama.

College Football Career

Starting at Alabama

Robinson made his college debut against Vanderbilt in 2017. He scored his first college touchdown in a big 59–0 win. As a freshman, he ran for 165 yards and two touchdowns. He was a backup player, helping Alabama win the 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship.

In 2018, during his second year, Robinson became Alabama's fourth running back. He gained 272 yards and scored two touchdowns on 63 carries.

Growing Role and Championships

By 2019, Robinson was Alabama's second running back. He rushed 96 times for 441 yards and five touchdowns. He also caught 11 passes for 124 receiving yards.

In 2020, he continued as the second running back. Alabama won their second national title while he was on the team. He had 91 carries for 483 rushing yards and six touchdowns that season.

Becoming the Main Running Back

In 2021, Robinson became Alabama's main running back. He led the Southeastern Conference in carries and touchdowns. On October 2, he had an amazing game against Ole Miss. He ran for 171 yards and scored four touchdowns.

In another game against Texas A&M, he gained 207 total yards. He also had 141 total yards and three touchdowns against Mississippi State. Against Tennessee, he ran for 107 yards and three touchdowns.

Robinson was named the most valuable player of the 2021 Cotton Bowl Classic. He set a school record for a bowl game by rushing for 204 yards. He finished the 2021 season with 1,343 rushing yards and 14 rushing touchdowns. He also had 296 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns.

College Statistics

Professional NFL Career

Robinson scoring a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles in 2022.

Joining the Washington Commanders

The Washington Commanders picked Brian Robinson in the third round of the 2022 NFL draft. He signed his first professional contract on May 18, 2022.

On August 28, 2022, Robinson was involved in an incident where he was injured. He was taken to the hospital but was released the next day. He showed incredible strength and determination. Robinson missed the first four games of the season while recovering.

Rookie Season and Awards

Robinson made his NFL debut in Week 5 against the Tennessee Titans. He rushed nine times for 22 yards in that game. His first career touchdown came the next week against the Chicago Bears. It was a game-winning score in the fourth quarter for the Commanders.

In Week 12, he had his first game with over 100 rushing yards against the Atlanta Falcons. As a rookie, he played in 12 games and started nine. He finished with 797 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns. He also had 60 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown.

For his amazing comeback and courage, Sports Illustrated named him the 2022 Inspiration of the Year. He also won Washington's Ed Block Courage Award.

Recent Seasons

In Week 10 of the 2023 season, Robinson had six catches for 119 yards and a touchdown. This was during a game against the Seahawks. He started 15 games that season. He finished with 733 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns. He also had 368 receiving yards and four receiving touchdowns.

In Week 2 of the 2024 season, Robinson set a new game-high with 133 rushing yards. He also recorded 101 rushing yards and a touchdown in Week 4 against the Arizona Cardinals. In Week 13, he had his third 100+ yard game with 103 rushing yards and a touchdown. This was in a win against the Tennessee Titans.

He finished the 2024 regular season with new career highs. He had 799 rushing yards and eight rushing touchdowns over 14 games. In the Divisional round win over the Detroit Lions, he rushed for 77 yards and two touchdowns. This win helped Washington advance to the NFC Championship Game.

NFL Statistics

Personal Life

Brian Robinson Jr. is known by his nickname, "B Rob."