Xavier Robinson is an American football running back for the Oklahoma Sooners.
| Oklahoma Sooners – No. 21 | |
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| Position | Running back |
| Class | Freshman |
| Personal information | |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 226 lb (103 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College |
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| High school | Carl Albert High School |
Early life and high school
editRobinson 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
editIn 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]
References
edit- ^ Hart, Hallie. "OU football commit Xavier Robinson repeats as MaxPreps Oklahoma HS Player of the Year". The Oklahoman. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
- ^ Thune, Parker. "Three-star RB Xavier Robinson commits to OU: "I get to carry on a legacy"". Rivals.com. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
- ^ Ginnan, Collin. "3-star RB Xavier Robinson commits to Oklahoma". On3.com. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
- ^ Fawcett, Hayes. "Class of 2024 RB Xavier Robinson commits to Oklahoma". On3.com. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
- ^ "Xavier Robinson commits to Sooners' 2024 recruiting class". The Oklahoman. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
- ^ "OU football commit Xavier Robinson intends to be more a more physical back". The Oklahoman. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Young, Mason. "Xavier Robinson was redshirting, but his breakout at Mizzou should change Sooners' plan". Tulsa World. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
- ^ Aber, Ryan. "OU football stock report: Xavier Robinson 'sticking through' with Sooners in big way". The Oklahoman. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
- ^ Mossman, Karlie. "Three Sooners get SEC weekly honors". Athlon Sports. Retrieved 26 November 2024.