Xavier Robinson
| 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) |
Xavier Robinson is an American football running back for the Oklahoma Sooners.
Early life and high school
[edit]Robinson 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, holding offers from schools such as Iowa State, Oklahoma, and Oklahoma State.[2] Ultimately, Robinson committed to play college football for the Oklahoma Sooners.[2][3]
College career
[edit]In 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 Maine.[4] In an increased role in week eleven, he ran nine times for 56 yards and made one catch for seven yards against Missouri.[5] In week 13, Robinson had a breakout game, rushing for 107 yards and two touchdowns on 18 carries, all career highs, as he helped the Sooners upset No. 7 Alabama.[6] For his performance, Robinson was named the Southeastern Conference (SEC) freshman of the week.[7]
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 c "Xavier Robinson commits to Sooners' 2024 recruiting class". The Oklahoman. 27 June 2023. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
- ^ "OU football commit Xavier Robinson intends to be more a more physical back". The Oklahoman. 29 July 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.