Xavier Robinson

Xavier Robinson
Oklahoma Sooners – No. 21
PositionRunning back
ClassFreshman
MajorManagement
Personal information
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight226 lb (103 kg)
Career history
College
High schoolCarl Albert (Midwest City, Oklahoma)

Xavier Robinson is an American football running back for the Oklahoma Sooners.

Early life and high school

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

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

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ a b c "Xavier Robinson commits to Sooners' 2024 recruiting class". The Oklahoman. 27 June 2023. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  3. ^ "OU football commit Xavier Robinson intends to be more a more physical back". The Oklahoman. 29 July 2023. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ Young, Mason (16 November 2024). "Xavier Robinson was redshirting, but his breakout at Mizzou should change Sooners' plan". Tulsa World. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  6. ^ Aber, Ryan (26 November 2024). "OU football stock report: Xavier Robinson 'sticking through' with Sooners in big way". The Oklahoman. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  7. ^ Mossman, Karlie. "Three Sooners get SEC weekly honors". Athlon Sports. Retrieved 26 November 2024.