As the Washington Commanders took the field for the first time in the 2022 preseason, much of the attention was on new quarterback Carson Wentz and wide receivers Jahan Dotson and Terry McLaurin.
What about rookie running back Brian Robinson Jr?
The third-round pick from Alabama entered the game on Washington’s third possession and immediately went to work. Robinson took his first carry for an impressive 11 yards up the middle. Then, on the next play, quarterback Carson Wentz dropped back and found Robinson for a nine-yard catch-and-run.
Finally, Robinson would cap off the drive with a one-yard touchdown run to cut Carolina’s lead to 10-6.
First pro TD ✅
First (preseason) Commanders TD ✅📺 NBCSW @BrianR_4 pic.twitter.com/SPAsjDBmPO
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) August 13, 2022
Robinson’s performance couldn’t have come at a better time. On the previous possession, starting running back Antonio Gibson fumbled deep in Washington territory. The Panthers turned it into seven points.
Gibson did return to the game for the Commanders on their next offensive possession.
