Physical, reliable Sooners back with room to seize the lead role
In the 2025 season, Xavier Robinson gave Oklahoma a compact but useful blend of power and burst, finishing with 421 rushing yards and 4 rushing touchdowns on 83 carries, plus 106 receiving yards and a score; in the 2026 preseason, reports say he is healthy after a knee issue late last season and is emerging as a leader in the Sooners’ RB room[2][9][13]. His best calling card is his downhill, contact-friendly style at 6-foot and roughly 232-239 pounds, along with enough receiving ability to stay on the field in multiple packages, which makes him a strong fit if a team wants a tough, experienced runner who can handle meaningful carries without being a one-dimensional thumper[1][3][11].
