Brian Robinson Jr. is an American football running back for the Washington Commanders as of the 2024 NFL season. The Commanders selected him with the 98th overall pick in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft. That same year, he signed a four-year rookie contract with the team worth $5.04 million. As of Week 6 in the 2024 NFL season, Robinson has accumulated 1,855 rushing yards, 12 rushing touchdowns, 53 receptions for 496 receiving yards, and 5 receiving touchdowns.
Before entering the NFL, Robinson played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide, representing the University of Alabama from 2017 to 2021. According to Sports Reference, Robinson concluded his collegiate career with 2,704 rushing yards, 29 rushing touchdowns, 52 receptions for 446 receiving yards, and 2 receiving touchdowns. He won two CFP national championships, in 2017 and 2020. He was also named First-team All-SEC in 2021 and was the MVP of the 2021 Cotton Bowl Classic. During his high school years, Robinson played football at Hillcrest High School, where he graduated with a four-star recruit rating.
Brian Robinson Jr. Injury History
According to Draftsharks, Robinson Jr. suffered a thigh hamstring in December 2023, and in September 2024, he sustained a knee strain.
During his college years, Robinson Jr. suffered a rib bruise during a game against Florida in September 2021. Later that year, he experienced lower back muscle spasms in November.
Major injuries Brian Robinson Jr. sustained in the NFL
Non-NFL Injury (2022)
In August 2022, Robinson sustained injuries to his knee and glute after he was shot during an armed robbery. He missed the first four games of the 2022 NFL season before making his NFL debut in Week 5 against the Tennessee Titans.
Thigh Hamstring (2023)
In Week 13 of the 2023 NFL season, Robinson suffered a Grade 1 hamstring injury in a game against the Miami Dolphins, causing him to miss Weeks 14 and 15, according to Pro Football Reference.
Knee Strain (2024)
On September 29, 2024, Robinson sustained a Grade 1 knee strain, causing him to miss the Week 6 game against the Baltimore Ravens in the 2024 NFL season.
Major Injuries Brian Robinson Jr. Sustained before the NFL
Rib Injury (2021)
On September 18, 2021, Robinson suffered a rib bruise during the game against Florida.
Lower Back Muscle Spasms (2021)
On November 27, 2021, he experienced lower back muscle spasms and pulled a muscle in his leg during the game at Auburn.
FAQs on Brian Robinson Jr.
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