The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
2026 Football Roster

Rod Robinson II
- Prev School:
- Georgia
- Height:
- 6-1
- Weight:
- 235
- Class:
- Redshirt Junior
- Hometown:
- San Diego, Calif.
- High School:
- Lincoln
2025:
Saw action in 10 games as a reserve running back. Logged two carries against Texas. Posted 25 rushing yards on four attempts and added a 12-yard catch against Charlotte. Hauled in a touchdown reception in the SEC Championship win over Alabama.
2024:
Appeared in the regular season finale against Georgia Tech and in the SEC Championship matchup versus Texas.
2023:
Played in five games, finishing third on the team with 196 rushing yards while adding two touchdowns. Opened the season with 50 yards and a score on eight carries against UT Martin. Led the team with 38 rushing yards and a touchdown on six attempts in a win over Ball State. Posted a season-high 70 yards on seven carries in the Capital One Orange Bowl against Florida State. Enrolled early and went through spring practice.
High School:
Prepped at Lincoln High School under head coach David Dunn. Consensus four-star prospect across major recruiting services. Ranked among the top running backs in the country and one of the top prospects in California. Named a 2022 SBLive Sports National All-Star. As a senior, led Lincoln to a 13-1 record and a CIF Division I-AA State Championship, tying a state title game record with four touchdowns against De La Salle. Finished his senior season with 2,378 rushing yards and 39 touchdowns. Earned 2022 MaxPreps California Player of the Year honors after a standout season that included a 476-yard, eight-touchdown performance against Mater Dei Catholic. Invited to multiple elite camps, earning running back MVP honors at the Rivals Camp Series in Los Angeles. Also competed in track and field, running the 400 meters.











