Two alums from the University of Alabama are preparing to participate in the Reese’s Senior Bowl on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. CT at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
Brian Robinson and Phidarian Mathis increased their draft value in 2021. Both recorded solid measurements during the weigh-in. Robinson measured at 6’1″ and 226 pounds with a 77 3/8″ wingspan. Mathis came out at 6’3″ and 313 pounds with an 83 4/8″ wingspan.
— Reese’s Senior Bowl (@seniorbowl) January 31, 2022
— Reese’s Senior Bowl (@seniorbowl) January 31, 2022
Robinson, a Tuscaloosa native, waited five years to be Alabama’s starting running back.
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Alabama running back Brian Robinson Jr. (4)
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He produced a 1,300-yard season (1,343) and 14 touchdowns on 271 carries. Robinson won Most Valuable Offensive Player honors for his performance in the Cotton Bowl versus Cincinnati. He totaled 204 yards rushing – the most by any Crimson Tide back in a bowl game. Robinson also improved his skills as a receiver. He caught 35 passes for 296 yards and two touchdowns.
Mathis, a Louisiana native, secured marquee production in his fifth season. He led Alabama’s defensive linemen for tackles (53), tackles for loss (12), sacks (nine), and quarterback hurries (six). Mathis tallied two pass breakups and one forced fumble.
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He earned permanent team captain honors from his peers and provided leadership to his unit.
Robinson and Mathis stand as Day 2 picks.
Robinson looks to be a second to third-rounder, while Mathis is a concrete second-round pick.
Both look to put on a show at the Senior Bowl.
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