Brian Robinson Jr. Number

American football running back Brian Robinson Jr. plays for the Washington Commanders as of October 2024. The Commanders drafted him as the 98th overall pick in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft. Robinson started nine games, appearing in 12 in his rookie year. He recorded 205 rushing attempts for 797 yards scoring two touchdowns in 2022. Over three seasons, Robinson has appeared in 33 games recording 468 attempts for 1,926 yards and rushing touchdowns. He also had 58 receptions for 496 yards as of October 2024.

Growing up in Alabama, Robinson attended Hillcrest High School. He was rated as a four-star recruit as he finished his senior year with 990 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns. Robinson committed to the University of Alabama in 2017. As a backup behind Josh Jacobs and Najee Harris, Robinson ran for 165 yards and two scores as a freshman, helping Alabama win the 2018 CFP National Championship Game. Robinson appeared in 55 games over five seasons for Alabama. He completed his college career with 545 rushing attempts and 2,704 yards. He is a two-time CFP national champion and was in the First-team All-SEC in 2021.

What is Brian Robinson Jr.'s jersey number?

Brian Robinson Jr. wears the jersey number 8 with the Washington Commanders as of October 2024. He has been wearing the number 8 since his rookie season in 2022. Robinson fills in the shoes of players like Kirk Cousins, Chip Lohmiller and Mark Brunell who have had the jersey number 8 for the Washington Commanders previously.

Robinson started his career at Hillcrest wearing the jersey number 4. He continued to wear the number 4 before his commitment to the University of Alabama. He wore the number 4 for Alabama from 2017 to 2021. Robinson was wearing the number 4 during both of his CFP national championship-winning seasons. Following his draft and farewell to Alabama, he had to choose the number 8 as his college number was already taken at the time.