Nick Saban sends message to Brian Robinson after suffering gunshot wounds in carjacking

Nick Saban watched Brian Robinson Jr. work his way up the Alabama depth chart before taking the reins and helping the Crimson Tide offense dominate last season. Then, Saban was proud to see the star running back take his game to the professional level in April.

While the running back was making his NFL dream come true with the Washington Commanders, the terrible news of Robinson being the victim in a senseless shooting and attempting car jacking made rounds on Sunday. Of course, Saban was immediately struck with worry upon hearing the news, and revealed the message he sent to his former running back during a press conference on Monday.

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“Our thoughts and prayers are out to B-Rob and his family. I did reach out to him, I didn’t get him so we texted him,” stated Saban. “B-Rob has done really, really well. I think he’s doing well, relative to the information that we have, even to the point where they think he may be able to come back and play at some point this season. So we’re hopeful for that, keep our fingers crossed.

“We’re just glad that this is not something that is critical to his future, or putting his life in jeopardy in the short term.”

As Saban mentions, the football world breathed a heavy sigh of relief when it was reported Robinson’s injuries were not life threatening, and miraculously he may even play this season for the Commanders.

Nevertheless, it was a scary situation for Brian Robinson Jr. and football fans around the world, and Nick Saban and company are welcoming the good news flowing in regarding the former Alabama star.

More details emerge on Brian Robinson shooting, injuries after attempted robbery

Continuing, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport provided some more details regarding Brian Robinson’s situation on Monday.

“Commanders coach Ron Rivera says RB Brian Robinson is ‘in a really good place’ after being the victim last night in an attempted robbery,” tweeted Rapoport. “Some notes: Could be released from the hospital today. He’s doing as well as possible given circumstances.

“He was shot in the glute and lower leg, sources say, both non-life threatening. Football is not important here, but since we cover football: Robinson has not been ruled out for playing at some point this season.”

Additionally, Robinson provided an update himself — posted to the Commanders account on Twitter.

An update from Brian

🙏 @BrianR_4 pic.twitter.com/xhfYRXtSoO

— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) August 29, 2022

“Surgery went well! Thanks for all the prayers! God is Great!” captioned Robinson.

All things considered, the former Alabama star looks like he’ll be alright. When Robinson finally returns to the football field, whether it’s in 2022 or beyond, a thunderous ovation will be more than deserved.