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USA Today
4 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Auburn football RB Durell Robinson would 'die on that field' to help Tigers win
Asked Auburn RB Durell Robinson what he wants people to know about him..@wsfa12news'I would like them to know I'm very passionate about this sport. I would really die on that field if it came to I have to die on that field to get us a win, I would do that!'okay! 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. Contact/Follow us @TheAuburnWire on X (Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Auburn news, notes, and opinions. You can also follow Taylor on Twitter @TaylorJones__
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Five-star safety Jireh Edwards sets commitment date, Auburn named a finalist
Auburn football has recruited Maryland well recently, specifically St. Frances Academy in Baltimore. Four players on Auburn's 2025 roster, including UConn transfer running back Durell Robinson and true freshman cornerback Blake Woodby are proud alumni of St. Frances, and three-star safety Wayne Henry has already pledged to Auburn's 2026 class. Despite landing many former players of the Maryland football power, Auburn still wants more. Advertisement St. Frances safety Jireh Edwards revealed this week that he will announce his commitment on July 5, and Auburn is in the mix. The five-star safety will choose between Auburn, Alabama, Georgia, Oregon, Florida, and Texas A&M after his rounds of official visits that will conclude at Oregon on June 19. Edwards visited Auburn during Big Cat Weekend in April and came away pleased with the environment of campus and the style of play defensive coordinator DJ Durkin produces. He also cited the impact that his former high school teammates have on his decision. 'It's really important for my decision,' Edwards said in an interview with On3. 'I would never think the guys like Blake Woodby, Bryce Deas, Durell Robinson, Darrion Smith would ever lead me wrong. They're good guys and I definitely look up to them.' Edwards is a five-star safety by On3, 247Sports, and Rivals, and ranks as high as the No. 2 safety in the country for the 2026 cycle. His teammate, Wayne Henry, is Auburn's lone defensive back commit at this point of the recruiting cycle. Contact/Follow us @TheAuburnWire on X (Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Auburn news, notes, and opinions. You can also follow Taylor on Twitter @TaylorJones__ This article originally appeared on Auburn Wire: Auburn football a finalist to land five-star safety Jireh Edwards
