The Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. and his parents, especially his mother, Kimberly Little, have a tight-knit relationship. The former Alabama football player also shares a special bond with his sister, whom he lovingly calls Mimi.
After his team caused an upset in the ongoing NFL playoffs by beating the Super Bowl favorites, the Detroit Lions, 45-31, the running back isn’t holding back from complimenting his side.
Robinson Jr. gave the Commanders an early lead with his one-year touchdown and was embraced by his head coach, Dan Quinn.
After the game, Brian shared what Quinn told him. The duo had essentially watched football plays together three days before the game.
Quinn reminded him about the meeting and what it stood for. The running back also said that his team had silenced the noise and hunted the Lions.
Robinson Jr. was well on his way to 1000 rushing yards this season, but injuries derailed him.
He has so far rushed 799 yards this season, a low outcome for a player trying to prove a point.
Nevertheless, Robinson Jr. remains a key player on the Commanders’ side and is looking for a contract extension with the side next season.
The running back will be hoping to make an impact against Jalen Hurts’ Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night as the Commanders play their first conference championship in 33 years.
Brian Robinson Jr. And His Strong Bond With His Mom, Kimberly Little
Brian Robinson Jr’s parents, Kimberly Little and Brian Robinson Sr., raised the athlete in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
His father, Robinson Sr., owns a towing company and was present alongside Brian when he received the phone call from the Commanders on draft day.
Instead of hosting the draft party in Alabama, the Robinson and the Little family decided to have the draft party in Florida.
The NFL player’s extended and immediate family had gathered in a pristine rented beach house in Florida to celebrate the occasion.
As Robinson Jr. was pushed down to the 98th overall pick, the family waited three days before starting the celebration.
As soon as the running back received the phone call, he fell down on his knee, overwhelmed by the emotion.
His mother, Kimberly Little, lifted him up and hugged him as tight as she could.
Kimberly Little worked long hours in Bryce Hospital, putting in early mornings and late nights so she could provide for her family.
Despite having to manage a hectic schedule, Kimberly always made sure to attend Robinson’s football practices, games, and camps.
In an interview with Commanders’ website, Kimberly said Brian noticed at an early age how much his mother wanted to see him succeed in football.
Brian Received A Second Shot At Life
Kimberly Little was working overtime at Bryce Hospital and missed an important call from former Commanders’ head coach, Ron Rivera.
Rivera made that call to inform Kimberly that her son was shot twice.
The shooting happened on the 1000 block of H Street NE in Washington D.C., a little before 6 PM on August 28, 2022.
Two shooters, aged 16 and 14, approached Robinson with guns in their hands and attempted to rob him.
The running back was able to wrestle the older teen to the ground, but the younger teen opened fire on him twice.
The two boys admitted they were trying to steal Bryce’s wallet and keys to his Dodge Challenger Hellcat.
Comeback complete @BrianR_4 | #HTTC pic.twitter.com/ddbZxfuo2p
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) October 9, 2022
One of the bullets hit Robinson’s knee, and another struck his hip area–two vital areas for any human, but especially for a football player.
Fortunately, the bullets missed major ligaments and bones.
This incident didn’t bring Robinson down, and he was even more motivated to make his NFL debut.
Six weeks after having surgery for two gunshot wounds, Robinson Jr. made his NFL debut against the Steelers.
Before the game, Robinson memorably took the field to 50 Cent’s “Many Men (Wish Death).“
In Case You Didn’t Know
- After Brian Robinson Jr. walked out on 50 Cent’s “Many Men (Wish Death),” the rapper took to his Instagram handle to give the running back a special shout-out. He wrote, “When God has bigger plans, it’s just a bump in the road.”
- Robinson Jr. only became a starter for Alabama in his fifth year. In his final season with Alabama, Robinson Jr. carried 271 times for 1,343 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns.