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 |
| Major | Management |
| 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 (Midwest City, Oklahoma) |
Early life and high school
editRobinson attended Carl Albert High School in Oklahoma.[1] As a junior, he rushed for 2,594 rushing yards and 41 total touchdowns and led his team to a class 5A state title.[2] Coming out of high school, Robinson was rated as a three-star recruit and committed to play college football for the Oklahoma Sooners over offers from Iowa State and Oklahoma State.[2]
College career
editIn week 10 of the 2024 season, Robinson rushed six times for 29 yards and a touchdown, while also hauling in a reception for 46 yards, in a win over Maine.[3] In an increased role in week 11, he ran nine times for 56 yards and made one catch for seven yards against Missouri.[4] In week 13, Robinson rushed for 107 yards and two touchdowns on 18 carries, all career highs, as he helped the Sooners upset No. 7 Alabama.[5] For his performance, Robinson was named the Southeastern Conference (SEC) freshman of the week.[6]
References
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ a b "Xavier Robinson commits to Sooners' 2024 recruiting class". The Oklahoman. 27 June 2023. 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 (16 November 2024). "Xavier Robinson was redshirting, but his breakout at Mizzou should change Sooners' plan". Tulsa World. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
- ^ Aber, Ryan (26 November 2024). "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.