Brian Robison

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Brian Robison

United StatesUnited States
Born
Apr 27, 1983 (43 years old)
Birthplace
Houston, United States
Events
Shot Put · Discus Throw
Height
1.91 m
Weight
117 kg
Club
Texas Longhorns football

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.

Personal best · Shot Put20.83
#243 all-time
2010 season best17.53Apr 3, 2010 · Austin, TX
2010 season best
Personal best · Discus Throw59.68

As of Oct 27, 2026: Shot Put 20.83 (#243 all-time), Discus Throw 59.68, 2010 season best 17.53 (Apr 3, 2010, Austin, TX (USA)) · 43 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
SPIN 200620.831,171 pts#243
DTTX 200659.681,055 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2010SP 17.53–Apr 3, 2010Austin, TX (USA)
2010DT 53.03–Apr 2, 2010Austin, TX (USA)
2009SP 18.47–May 2, 2009St. Paul (USA)
2009DT 56.03–May 2, 2009St. Paul (USA)
2006SP 20.83–Jun 23, 2006Indianapolis, IN (USA)
2006DT 59.68–May 13, 2006Waco, TX (USA)
2005SP 19.70–May 14, 2005Manhattan, KS (USA)
2005DT 55.78–Apr 29, 2005Philadelphia, PA (USA)
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Brian Robison's Shot Put personal best is 20.83, set on Jun 23, 2006 in Indianapolis, IN (USA), #243 on the all-time list.

Brian Robison competes in the Shot Put and Discus Throw.

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