Back to the Alabama Crimson Tide Newsfeed

Alabama RB Brian Robinson earns a “bigger” role this season

He has been patient, he’s been humble, and now his time has come.

Despite being a highly-touted recruit in the 2017 class, Brian Robinson Jr. has been second to the five-star in Najee Harris at running back. A native of Tuscaloosa, Ala., Robinson was an exceptional talent at Hillcrest High School and the four-star chose to sign with the University of Alabama.

The 6-foot-1, 226-pounder has made the most of a situation in seeing limited action in the last two years.

He’s totaled 437 yards rushing with four touchdowns and averaged nearly seven yards per carry (6.