Auburn football RB Durell Robinson would 'die on that field' to help Tigers win
Auburn football not only possesses the talent to produce a winning season, but it also has players who share a desire to win.
Auburn running back Durell Robinson is in his first season with the program after transferring from UConn during the offseason, and has quickly established himself as one of the more driven players on the roster. Following Thursday's practice at the Woltosz Football Performance Center, Robinson spent time with the media discussing his expectations for the upcoming season.
Being a transfer, Robinson is relatively unknown to the Auburn fan base, but he may have become a fan favorite with an amazing quote in response to a question by WSFA's Rosie Langello.
Langello asked Robinson what he would like the Auburn fan base to know about him, and he responded by sharing his passion for football and his desire to help his team win.
"I would really die on that field if it came to that," Robinson said Thursday. "If I have to die on that field to get us a win, I would do that.'
In his lone season at UConn, Robinson rushed for 731 yards and eight scores while being a part of a three-running back system with Camryn Edwards and Jayden Brown. He reached the 100-yard mark twice last season, with his best game coming against Florida Atlantic on Sept. 21, when he rushed for 156 yards and two touchdowns. According to Pro Football Focus data, 22 of Robinson's runs resulted in gains of 10 or more yards, and 39 of his carries resulted in first downs.
Robinson is among four backs that will make up the Tigers' running back room this season. He, along with veterans Damari Alston, Jeremiah Cobb, and freshman Alvin Henderson, will aim to replicate the success left behind by outgoing premier back Jarquez Hunter, who rushed for 3,371 yards and 25 touchdowns from 2021-24.
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