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Bijan Robinson’s Salpointe high school football career: The stats, the highlights and the story

Before reaching the NFL, Bijan Robinson developed his skills at Salpointe Catholic High School in Tucson, Arizona. Under the guidance of head coach Dennis Bene, Robinson transitioned from a junior varsity player to a varsity standout during his freshman year, eventually securing the starting running back position early in his sophomore season after a breakout 62-yard touchdown run.

He replaced incumbent starter Mario Padilla, who later transitioned to defensive back at the collegiate level. Throughout his tenure from 2016 to 2020, Robinson maintained a reputation for being highly coachable and possessing a quiet confidence that helped the Lancers remain a competitive program in the state.

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