Can you imagine being listed as questionable on the injury report right when your team needs you the most? That’s the exact situation that DeMarcus Robinson is facing right now. The Los Angeles Rams WR DeMarcus Robinson is not playing in the match-up with the San Francisco 49ers due to an AC sprain in his shoulder. This game will be an important one for the Rams (7-6) if they want to overtake the Seattle Seahawks(8-5) in the NFC West. The Super Bowl LIV winner, Robinson will cheer for his team from the sidelines during this important game.
The WR has signed a one-year contract extension worth $4,000,000 with the Rams after playing as a free agent with them in the 2023 season. However, after playing eight seasons with the team, the Rams wideout has earned more accolades than money so far. From his high school journey to the NFL, one person who has been with him through everything is his mom, Alexis Robinson-Davis.
Who is DeMarcus Robinson’s mom?
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Alexis Robinson-Davis is a pro herself – a single mom, a homemaker, and, above all, someone who proudly carries on her family’s rich NFL and football legacy. Through her hard work, discipline, and sacrifices, she’s helped her son chase his biggest dreams. Now, all that effort has paid off, and her son is thriving as a successful football player in the NFL.
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When asked about DeMarcus’ early days and passion for football, Alexis recalled, “My whole family is centered around it. At a young age, the kids are out throwing footballs in my mom’s yard. My mom lives on a farm, so that’s just what we do.”
Where did DeMarcus Robinson grow up?
Robinson was born on September 21, 1994, in Fort Valley, Georgia, a tight-knit town where football was pretty much everything. His uncle Marcus Robinson, was a big inspiration to him as he has played for teams like the Ravens, Vikings, and Bears. Growing up, Robinson always looked up to him and decided he wanted to follow the same path as his uncle. He started putting in the effort at Peach County High School, where he started honing his skills. After high school, all that hard work paid off, and he went on to play college football at Florida State, taking his game to a whole new level.
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Though he did not get his dad’s love, his single mom shaped his dreams, taught him discipline, and showed him what hard work looks like. This is why we proudly say that Demarcus’ success is the outcome of his mother’s sacrifice, determination, and vision.
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Every time he rushes toward the end zone, his mom cannot hold back her tears. After all, what else did Mom and DeMarcus always wish for when he was playing football in college? To see Robinson in the big leagues. But the show is not over yet. There is still a long way to go for him.