Meet Vikings Defensive End # 96 Brian Robison

Brian Robison was born on April 28, 1983, in Houston, Texas. He attended high school at Splendora High School, in Houston, Texas, and played football and participated in track. He played football under head coach Kevin Weldon, earning All-State honors, and was a four-year started at defensive end and tackle. He made 66 tackles for a loss, and 28 sacks in his final three seasons at Splendora. As a sophomore, Brian made 125 tackles, 32 stops behind the line of scrimmage, 12 sacks, 12 pass deflections, and one interception. He also saw action at running back, averaging 11 yards per carry, and scored three times. He played some tight end as well. In his junior season, Robison was All-State and First Team All-District, getting 121 tackles, 14 for a loss, eight sacks, and seven pass deflections, on a defense that only allowed 101 points all season. In his senior year, he earned Second Team All-State Class 3A, and First team All-District Honors, registering 98 tackles, 20 for loss, eight sacks, and four pass deflections.

Brian Robison was also a four year Academic All-District selection, was Second Team Academic All-State Honors his senior season. He even had his number 40 jersey retired by Splendora High School in September of 2004. Robison made the decision to attend the University of Texas in 2002.

Brian Robison red shirted in 2002, and began play in the 2003 season for the Longhorns. In 2003, Robison played all 13 games at Middle Linebacker, starting in three of those games. He made starts against Arkansas, Rice and Kansas State for the injured Garnet Smith. Robison earned one of Texas' "What Ever it take Awards," for registering 38 tackles, 22 solo, one sack, and four stops for losses, of 10 yards. In addition, Brian had 14 quarter back rushes and caused on fumble. Brian also had one deflected pass, and set a school record with four blocked kicks, matching a mark first set by Shane Dronett in 1991.

In Brian's 2004 campaign, he was an honorable mention on the Associated Press All-Big 12 Conference. He started all 12 games at right defensive end, and participated on special teams. He was also a key element on a defense that allowed only 320.1 yards per game, which gave them an NCAA rank of 23rd that season. The defense also only allowed 17.9 points per game. Robison recorded 48 tackles, 27 solo, 1.5 sacks, and a two yard interception. He finished second on the team with 14 stops for minus 26 yards, and 18 quarterback pressures. A very good season for Brian Robison.

Robison then entered the 2005 season, and started in 12 games at right defensive end. Robison recorded a career high 58 tackles, 35 solo, and led the team in quarter back sacks with seven. He also had 15 tackles behind the line of scrimmage. Robison was credited with 10 quarterback pressures, four pass deflections, and three forced fumbles. Brian also blocked one kick, recovered two fumbles, and was again a key element on a defense that ranked 10th nationally in total defense, eighth in scoring defense, eighth in passing defense, and 33rd in rushing defense. Robison was named All-Big 12 Conference first team selection by Austin-American Statesman, adding Second Team Honors from the Dallas Morning News, Houston Chronicle, and Fort-Worth Star Telegram and Honorable Mention from the leagues coaches and Associated Press.

In Robison's final season with the Longhorns, he was All-Big 12 Conference Honorable Mention, and battled through a rash of injuries, but still managed to start in 10 of 12 games at right defensive end. Robison suffered a deep right knee and patella tendon bruise, and a quadriceps muscle strain, that sat him out for two games. Even with all his injuries, he still managed to get 37 tackle's, 22 solo, 5.5 sacks, and nine stops for a loss. He also added 15 quarterback hurries, three deflected passes and a blocked kick. Robison even played the Ohio State game while battling pneumonia.

During he career Texas University, Brian Robison was ranked 12th in school history with 41 tackles for a loss, he tied a season record four blocked kicks in 2003, and six blocked kicks in his career. Both are records in Longhorn history. Robison also has 181 total tackles, with 106 solo tackles and 15 sacks. He was a Liberal Arts major, and was on the University of Texas Honor Roll. Brian did earn his degree before being drafted to Minnesota.

Brian Robison was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings at the 2007 draft in the fourth round and 102 overall. So far in his rookie season, Brian has played in all five games for the Vikings, making one start. He has made 9 tackles, three sacks, and has yet to force or recover his first NFL fumble. Given time, this guy will be one of the key helpers to an awesome Viking run defense. Brian is very energetic, and enthusiastic. He has a willingness to learn, and is very patient. Robison need more playing time, and head coach Brad Childress looks to be giving it to him. Keep an eye out on number 96 Vikings fans. Now that you know a little more about this player, you should be seeing more of him on the field.

GOOD LUCK BRIAN!!!!!!

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SKOL ROBISON!!!!!

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