Roderick Quintin Robinson II (born December 30, 2004) is an American football running back for the Georgia Bulldogs.

Roderick Robinson II
Georgia Bulldogs – No. 0
PositionRunning back
ClassSophomore
MajorExercise & Sport Science
Personal information
Born: (2004-12-30) December 30, 2004 (age 19)
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight240 lb (109 kg)
Career history
College
Bowl games2023 Orange Bowl
High schoolLincoln (San Diego, California)

High school career edit

Robinson attended Lincoln High School in San Deigo, California. As a junior, he ran for 1,273 yards and 17 touchdowns, before committing to UCLA.[1] The following year in a game against Mater Dei High School, Robinson recorded 476 rushing yards and eight touchdowns, tying local records.[2][3] Robinson helped lead Lincoln to a state championship, rushing for four touchdowns in the title game victory.[4] He finished his senior season with 2,378 rushing yards and 37 touchdowns, being named the MaxPreps California Player of the Year.[5] A four-star recruit, Robinson flipped his commitment to play college football from UCLA to the University of Georgia.[6][7]

College career edit

As an early enrollee, Robinson reportedly impressed both teammates and coaches.[8] In his first two career collegiate games, he rushed for 89 yards and two touchdowns, before being sidelined by an ankle injury.[9] As a freshman, Robinson appeared in five games, recording 23 carries for 196 yards and two touchdowns.[10] Returning as the team's leading rusher as a sophomore in 2024, he is expected to compete with Trevor Etienne for Georgia's starting running back job.[11]

College statistics
Season Games Rushing
GP Att Yards Avg TD
Georgia Bulldogs
2023 5 24 196 8.2 2
Career 5 24 196 8.2 2

References edit

  1. ^ He, Eric (May 26, 2022). "4-star RB Roderick Robinson II commits to UCLA". Daily News. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  2. ^ Norcross, Don (September 11, 2022). "Lincoln's Robinson ties section record with eight touchdowns". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  3. ^ "Georgia commit cements his legacy at Lincoln High School in San Diego". cbs8.com. November 18, 2022. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  4. ^ "Lincoln High's Roderick Robinson leads football team to state championship". KPBS Public Media. December 12, 2022. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  5. ^ "Lincoln's Roderick Robinson is MaxPreps' State Player of Year". San Diego Union-Tribune. December 14, 2022. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  6. ^ Michaels, Chris. "Roderick Robinson Flips Football Commitment To Georgia". WGAC.
  7. ^ "Lincoln High football star signs with #1 ranked Georgia Bulldogs". San Diego KGTV. December 22, 2022. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  8. ^ "Georgia football will quickly learn what it has in 'exciting' freshman Roderick Robinson". DawgNation. March 28, 2023. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  9. ^ Weiszer, Marc. "Georgia football coach Kirby Smart offers update on injured RB Roderick Robinson". Online Athens. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  10. ^ Shelton, J.C. (February 12, 2024). "Georgia RB Roderick Robinson prepares for key role in 2024". theplayerslounge.io. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  11. ^ "Georgia backfield hard at work, Trevor Etienne challenged, Roderick Robinson surging". 960 The Ref. March 28, 2024. Retrieved May 8, 2024.

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