Roderick Robinson II
American football player (born 2004)
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Roderick Quintin Robinson II (born December 30, 2004) is an American college football running back for the UAB Blazers. He previously played for the Georgia Bulldogs.
| UAB Blazers | |
|---|---|
| Position | Running back |
| Class |  |
| Personal information | |
| Born | December 30, 2004 |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 235 lb (107 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Lincoln (San Diego, California) |
| College | |
| Stats at ESPN | |
High school career
Robinson attended Lincoln High School in San Diego, 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 Catholic 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
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 competed with Trevor Etienne for Georgia's starting running back job.[11] Prior to Georgia's 2024 season opener against Clemson, Robinson was ruled out after undergoing surgery to repair a toe injury.[12]
On January 16, 2026, Robinson announced his decision to transfer to the University of Alabama at Birmingham to play for the UAB Blazers.[13]
