NFL rookie shot multiple times, rushed to hospital

An NFL rookie has been rushed to hospital after being shot multiple times in a “terrifying” incident, police have confirmed.

Brian Robinson of the Washington Commanders. Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images.

NFL rookie Brian Robinson has been rushed to hospital after being shot multiple times, police have confirmed.

The Washington Commanders running back was the alleged victim of a robbery or carjacking, police have told multiple news agencies.

The Washington Post reports Robinson is in a stable condition and his injuries are not seen to be life-threatening.

According to NFL Network, at least two bullets struck Robinson in the lower body.

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Journalist Tom Pelissero said the “terrible situation could have been even worse”.

Police spokesman Dustin Sternbeck has confirmed police were called to the scene where they found Robinson with two gunshot wounds to his lower extremities.

Brian Robinson was expected to get a spot in the starting team. Scott Taetsch/Getty Images/AFP.

Brian Robinson in a pre-season game this month. Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images.

He said two men fled the scene and a firearm was recovered a short distance from where the incident occurred.

The Post reports police are looking for two juveniles with shoulder-length dreadlocks.

The incident occured just hours after the Commanders’ final pre-season game in Baltimore on Sunday (AEST).

He was expected to be making his debut when the Commanders’ season begins in two weeks time against Jacksonville. He will now likely be watching the game from his hospital bed.

A star at Alabama, the 23-year-old Robinson was selected by Washington in the third round of this year’s NFL draft and was expected to share a backfield with Antonio Gibson and J.D. McKissic this season.

In a breakout senior season, Robinson rushed for 1,343 yards and recorded 16 total touchdowns for the Crimson Tide.

— with The New York Post