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Robinson talks about his past, present, future

McCallum’s explosive transfer running back talks frankly about his adjustment to Austin, his season-ending injury and shares his plans for rest of season and beyond
Julia Copas and Callen Romell • October 4, 2024
Devon Robinson gathers his thoughts before the team run-through prior to kickoff at the Battle of the Bell on Sept. 6. Robinson suffered a season-ending injury on his first offensive touch of the game. Photo by Dave Winter.
Julia Copas and Callen Romell

In the first episode of Friday Knight Lights, hosts Julia Copas and Callen Romell sit down with senior running back Devon Robinson to talk about his transition to Austin, the influence football has had on his life and his plans for moving forward after a season-ending injury.

Devon Robinson moved to Austin last spring from San Benito, a small town in the Rio Grande Valley. While playing for the San Benito Greyhounds, Robinson was first team all-district and an all-state linebacker. In the spring, he was on the Knights’ 7-on-7 football team that made it to the state tournament. This fall, he was a starting running back and a three-way player for McCallum before getting injured in the Battle of the Bell game against Travis.

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