Robinson was a product of St. Frances Academy in Baltimore, where Auburn just secured three signees for its 2025 class, in the 2023 recruiting cycle. ESPN rated him as a four-star recruit and the 23rd-best running back in the nation. On3, 247 and Rivals all had him listed as a three-star.

Auburn made its latest transfer portal move on Saturday, signing former UConn running back Durell Robinson shortly after signing former Oklahoma quarterback Jackson Arnold.

Former UConn running back Durell Robinson announced he will be transferring to Auburn after one season with the Huskies.

AUBURN — Once former UConn running back Durell Robinson did his research, after entering the transfer portal, he knew he wanted Auburn football to be his first visit. He left Friday morning, and what's the best situation for him in his eyes "lived up to the hype."

Former UConn Huskies running back durell robinson committed to join the Auburn Tigers on Saturday. Robinson, who originally committed to Charlotte, played one season with UConn before entering the transfer portal earlier this month.

Durell Robinson, one of the biggest finds for the UConn football program in the transfer portal last offseason, is moving on again. “Husky Nation, it has been nothing but love,” Robinson posted on his X account Friday night.