The fans noticed and wanted to know.
Is Brian Robinson Jr. related to Bijan Robinson? 49ers, Falcons have RBs face off and raise brother question originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Sunday Night Football in Week 7 between the San Francisco 49ers and Atlanta Falcons had one interesting commonality.
That had fans noticing one thing in particular early on: The running backs have the last name Robinson.
The Falcons feature Bijan Robinson, a rising superstar.
The 49ers have Brian Robinson Jr., their direct backup to Christian McCaffrey.
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Is Brian Robinson Jr. related to Bijan Robinson?
No, these two Robinson RBs aren't related.
Bijan Robinson does have three siblings, but none of them are Brian.
Bijan's older brothers Brian and Darius both made it to the NFL. And his sister, Cleyrissa, made the U.S. Olympic team as a sprinter.
Brian was raised by his single mother, Kimberly Little, along with his Aunt Mimi. His mom worked long hours at a local hospital in Tuscaloosa to support her family.
There isn't anymore crossover than the last name between Bijan and Brian Robinson.
But it is quite the fun coincidence.
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