Brian

Robinson Jr.

Robinson (6'1/225) broke out in 2021, tallying 1,343 rushing yards with 14 touchdowns. He brings a level of versatility to the table, also catching 35 passes for 296 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Robinson had a knack for making defenders miss last season, more than any other SEC running back, as he totaled 79 of those to make his way to the top of the category.

Robinson (6'1"/225) is a versatile and productive back, and the Buccaneers are an RB needy team. Leonard Fournette was retained, but he’s been less than stellar and getting close to that the RB expiration date of 28. Robinson forced a ton of missing tackles while piling up yards and touchdowns for a great Alabama squad, and almost every back to come out of Tuscaloosa seems to do quite well in the NFL.

Robinson (6'1"/225) had a breakout season in 2021, running for 1343 yards and 14 touchdowns. He also caught 35 passes for 296 yards and two scores, showing versatility to his game. He forced a lot of missed tackles for Bama too, showing it wasn’t just their great o-line doing the work. The Giants also had James Cook and Breece Hall in the building so RB is clearly a priority for them despite having Saquon Barkley on the roster. One of those guys going in the second or third round is very likely at this point.

Robinson (6'1"/225) forced 79 missed tackles in 2021, second to just Leonard Fournette’s 2015 season where he forced 85. Considering the quality of SEC running backs since then like Najee Harris, Clyde Edwards-Helaire and many more, that is impressive. Robinson had a major breakout senior year, rushing for 1,343 yard and 14 touchdowns, and catching 35 passes for an additional 296 yards and two scores. Despite that, he’s not generally considered a top RB prospect like Breece Hall and Kenneth Walker, but this stat shows Robinson’s wiggle and success outside of just having a great team around him.

Robinson (6'1/225) continued to show why Bama HC Nick Saban trusted him to log over 300 touches this year, as the burly workhorse showed a complete skillset over the course of the week. He was quietly very good catching the ball out of the backfield this season, securing 35-of-38 passes for 296 yards to go with his 1,343 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns on the ground. Robinson entered the Senior Bowl practices ranked in the RB10 range for running backs in this class and has likely bumped himself up a few spots with his noteworthy showing this week.

Robinson (6'1"/225) won the award over Florida’s Dameon Pierce, Florida International’s D’Vonte Price, and South Carolina’s ZaQuandre White. With being a big bruiser-type RB, he didn’t start the week too well when the players went without pads, but when the pads came on was when he shined. He was able to show that power-running ability that helped him average 4.8 yards per carry season. The highlight of the week came not on one of his runs but when he had a pass block rep against Georgia’s Channing Tindall and absolutely stuffed him. If he can show he has that skill, his stock will continue to rise.

Robinson (6'1/225) along with defensive lineman Phidarian Mathis both accepted invites to the Senior Bowl, which is set to be played on February 5th. Robinson led the Crimson Tide in rushing this season, toting the rock 223 times for 1,071 yards and 14 touchdowns while averaging 4.8 yards per carry. Per Pro Football Focus, Robinson Forced 63 tackles on the season, and had 16 carries of 15+ yards on the year. PFF.com graded Robinson. Mathis played in all 13 games for Bama this season, totaling 46 tackles, including 10 tackles for a loss and eight sacks.

Robinson (6'1"/225) by far Alabama’s leading rusher, was announced as available and starting for the Crimson Tide, which is a huge relief for them. He was previously a game-time decision after getting injured against Auburn.

Robinson (6'1/225) practiced a little during the week, but head coach Nick Saban said that the team hasn’t seen enough out of him this week to know whether or not he will be able to play on Saturday against Georgia. Alabama has dealt with running back injuries all season, and cannot afford to lose Robinson. The fifth-year senior has rushed 207 times for 1,016 yards and 14 touchdowns on the season, while also catching 29 passes for 252 yards and two touchdowns. The Crimson Tide will need all hands on deck against a Georgia defense that is allowing just 6.9 points per game.

Alabama head coach Nick Saban was very non-descriptive of Robinson’s (6'1/225) injury earlier in the week, saying the rusher had pulled a muscle in his leg. He elaborated slightly on Thursday, saying that the Crimson Tide were going to “try some things with Robinson in practice” today and that he’s still considered “day-to-day.”