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Brian Robison

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Brian Robison

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Birth dateApr 27, 1983
BirthplaceHouston, United States
Height1.91 m
Weight117 kg

Brian Robison is an American former professional football player born on April 27, 1983, in Houston, Texas. Standing 191 cm and weighing 117 kg, he played defensive end in the National Football League for the Minnesota Vikings, who selected him in the fourth round of the 2007 NFL Draft.

Robison played 11 seasons for the Vikings, recording 289 tackles, 60 sacks, and one touchdown in 173 NFL games. He played college football for the Texas Longhorns, where he also competed in track and field. In his senior year, he finished second in the shot put at the 2006 NCAA Outdoor Championships.

His dual-sport ability at Texas demonstrated exceptional athletic versatility. The combination of football power and track field technique required for shot put success showcased the athletic foundation that enabled his long NFL career.

Key facts
Shot Put
20.83
#246 all-time
Discus Throw
59.68
2010 season best
17.53
Apr 3, 2010 · Austin, TX (USA)
2010 season best
Age
43 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: Shot Put 20.83 (#246 all-time), Discus Throw 59.68, 2010 season best 17.53 (Apr 3, 2010, Austin, TX (USA)) · 43 years old

PB

Personal bests

20.83
#246 all-time
59.68

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2010
SP
17.53-Apr 3, 2010
↓
Austin, TX (USA)
2010
DT
53.03-Apr 2, 2010
↑
Austin, TX (USA)
2009
SP
18.47-May 2, 2009
↓
St. Paul (USA)
2009
DT
56.03-May 2, 2009
↑
St. Paul (USA)
2006
SP
20.83-Jun 23, 2006
↓
Indianapolis, IN (USA)
2006
DT
59.68-May 13, 2006
↑
Waco, TX (USA)
2005
SP
19.70-May 14, 2005
↓
Manhattan, KS (USA)
2005
DT
55.78-Apr 29, 2005
↑
Philadelphia, PA (USA)
2004
SP
18.74-Apr 3, 2004
↓
Austin, TX (USA)
2004
DT
57.05-May 1, 2004
↑
Norman, OK (USA)
2003
SP
17.04-May 19, 2003
↓
Austin, TX (USA)
2003
DT
55.95-May 18, 2003
↑
Austin, TX (USA)

2010

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
17.53-Apr 3Austin Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays, Austin, TX
DT
53.03-Apr 2Austin Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays, Austin, TX

2009

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
17.91-May 8Minneapolis Gopher Open, Minneapolis, MN
DT
56.03-May 2St. Paul Meet of the UnSaintly, St. Paul
SP
18.47-May 2St. Paul Meet of the UnSaintly, St. Paul
SP
18.14-Apr 25Des Moines Drake Relays, Des Moines, IA - Invitational Events

2006

24 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
20.83-Jun 23US Championships, Indianapolis, IN
SP
20.25-Jun 10Sacramento NCAA Div. I Championships, Sacramento, CA
SP
19.14-Jun 8Sacramento NCAA Div. I Championships, Sacramento, CA
DT
54.20-Jun 7Sacramento NCAA Div. I Championships, Sacramento, CA
DT
56.98-May 27Austin NCAA Midwest Regional Championships, Austin, TX
SP
20.82-May 27Austin NCAA Midwest Regional Championships, Austin, TX
SP
20.81-May 14Waco Big 12 Conference Championships, Waco, TX
DT
59.68-May 13Waco Big 12 Conference Championships, Waco, TX
DT
59.60-Apr 28Philadelphia Penn Relays Coll., Philadelphia, PA
SP
19.51-Apr 28Philadelphia Penn Relays Coll., Philadelphia, PA
SP
18.85-Apr 22Austin Texas Twilight, Austin, TX
DT
58.98-Apr 22Austin Texas Twilight, Austin, TX
DT
57.43-Apr 8Austin Texas Relays Univ/Coll, Austin, TX
SP
18.37-Apr 8Austin Texas Relays Univ/Coll, Austin, TX
DT
57.95-Mar 25Austin Texas Invitational, Austin, TX
SP
18.94-Mar 25Austin Texas Invitational, Austin, TX
DT
54.35-Mar 18Coral Gables Huricane Invitational, Coral Gables, FL
SP
18.68-Mar 18Coral Gables Huricane Invitational, Coral Gables, FL
SP
18.76-Mar 10NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships, Fayetteville, AR (i)
SP
19.41-Feb 25Lincoln Big 12 Conference Indoor Championships, Lincoln, NE (i)
SP
18.22-Feb 10Fayetteville Tyson College Invitational, Fayetteville, AR (i)
SP
17.87-Feb 3New York New Balance Collegiate Invitational, New York, NY (i)
SP
17.48-Jan 20Houston Leonard Hilton Invitational, Houston, TX (i)
SP
17.84-Jan 14Houston Indoor Opener, Houston, TX (i)

2005

20 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
19.25-Jun 26US Championships, Carson, CA
SP
17.75-Jun 8Sacramento NCAA Championships, Sacramento, CA
DT
51.26-May 27Norman NCAA Midwest Regional Championships, Norman, OK
SP
18.64-May 27Norman NCAA Midwest Regional Championships, Norman, OK
DT
55.28-May 15Manhattan Big 12 Ch., Manhattan, KS
SP
19.70-May 14Manhattan Big 12 Ch., Manhattan, KS
DT
55.78-Apr 29Philadelphia Penn Relays Coll., Philadelphia, PA
SP
19.01-Apr 29Philadelphia Penn Relays Coll., Philadelphia, PA
SP
18.05-Apr 23Waco Michael Johnson Classic, Waco, TX
DT
54.20-Apr 23Waco Michael Johnson Classic, Waco, TX
SP
18.69-Apr 9Austin Texas Relays Univ/Coll, Austin, TX
DT
54.50-Apr 8Austin Texas Relays Univ/Coll, Austin, TX
SP
18.53-Mar 26Austin Texas Invitational, Austin, TX
DT
55.11-Mar 26Austin Texas Invitational, Austin, TX
SP
16.66-Feb 26Lincoln Big 12 Indoor Championships, Lincoln, NE (i)
SP
17.60-Feb 12Fayetteville Tyson College Invitational, Fayetteville, AR (i)
SP
18.19-Feb 4New York New Balance Invitational, New York, NY (i)
SP
17.59-Jan 29Houston Indoor Invitational, Houston, TX (i)
SP
17.56-Jan 21Houston Leonard Hilton Memorial, Houston, TX (i)
SP
16.56-Jan 15Fairfax Father Diamond Invitational, Fairfax, VA (i)
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Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Brian Robison's Shot Put personal best?

Brian Robison's Shot Put personal best is 20.83, set on Jun 23, 2006 in Indianapolis, IN (USA), #246 on the all-time list.

Which events does Brian Robison compete in?

Brian Robison competes in the Shot Put and Discus Throw.

How did Brian Robison perform in 2010?

2010 season best: 17.53, set on Apr 3, 2010 in Austin, TX (USA).