Bijan Robinson dad Lamont Sauls is originally from Tucson Arizona. Bijan has four siblings Zaya, Tootie, Aaron and Darius Sauls in the lineage.
Raised by a single mom, Bijan grew up with the support of his grandpa Cleo, who played a massive role in his life. Cleo significantly influenced Bijan’s love for football, and the two have a close relationship.
The Texas Longhorns running back remains one of the hot prospects of the 2023 NFL Draft alongside Hendon Hooker and Devon Witherspoon.
With his outstanding physical attributes and potential, Robinson has what it takes to transform an ordinary offense into an extraordinary one.
Standing at 6 feet and 215 pounds, he possesses the perfect build for a starting running back. Robinson was highly successful during his time at Texas, accumulating nearly 1,900 yards and 20 touchdowns in the 2022 season alone.
As a result of his exceptional performance, he was awarded the Doak Walker Award for the best running back in the nation and named a unanimous All-American in 2022.
Bijan Robinson Parents
Bijan Robinson parents are LaMore Sauls and Lamont Sauls. The Sauls duo tied the knot on 21st September 2012 in Tucson.
When Bijan’s mother LaMore, got pregnant during her college year, the family decided that she would move back home to Arizona to live with her family and raise Bijan there so she could finish school and keep her scholarship.
At that time, his grandpa Cleo stepped in as a father figure who fueled his love for football. When Saul got married, Bijan had the option to move into a new home with his mom, stepfather, and step-siblings, but he decided to stay with his grandparents.
Cleo who retired from his career last spring at 75, now spends time off the field watching his grandson’s childhood vision of playing football become a reality.
Bijan and his grandmother Gerri attended many of Cleo’s officiated games, particularly those at nearby Arizona State.
LaMore Sauls Is A Licensed Beautician
Bijan Robinson mom LaMore Sauls is an experienced aesthetician who has spent over 15 years in the beauty industry.
The Tucson native has worked with renowned brands like MAC Cosmetics, Christian Dior, and Givenchy Official.
She has started a Facebook page called Beauty by Lamore where she showcases pictures of her hair salon services.
In addition to her hair salon services, she also hosted her first Pretty Kitty waxing event on June 30th from 5-7 at the Lash Factor Studio.
Sauls started her business named GREENS in 2016 using Instagram as a platform to promote her products. Additionally, in August of the same year, she introduced another product called the “It Work Exfoliating Peel” for facial cleansing.
Lamont Sauls Married Life
Lamont Sauls met with LaMore when the Texas running back was around five years old. They said their wedding vows five years later in 2012.
The duo welcomed their first daughter in 2009. Lamont remains supportive of Bijan and expresses his pride in whatever the boy has achieved.
Before LaMore, Lamont was in a marital relationship with Fredrica Sauls. Fredrica is a registered nurse at Southern Arizona Veteran’s Hospital.
She studied nursing at Pima Community College after graduating from Christian County High School. Lamont and Fredrica have two offspring together, a son named Aaron Sauls and a daughter.
Bijan Robinson Was Trained By His Grandfather
Bijan Robinson grandfather Cleo Robinson is a leading football official in Pac-12 history. Robinson was also an elite athlete at Marana High School in the 1960s.
The success story of Cloe is reflected in the street named after him in Rillito, Arizona, where he grew up. After graduating from NAU, he became a state juvenile court probation officer.
Later on, Robinson started officiating Tucson football and basketball games and quickly gained recognition, leading the Pac-10 to hire him.
For over 40 years, Robinson has officiated 21 bowl games, including the BCS playoffs, and has been a part of the league’s top TV replay officiating crew with Jim Fogltance. He was named the 1998 AIA Official of the Year as a high school referee.
Robinson’s brother Paul was a successful UA football player who became a Rookie of the Year in 1969 for the Cincinnati Bengals. His other brother Jerry became a prominent banker in San Diego.
The Robinson kinfolk were influential during the ’60s decade helping the Tigers win state championships in track, basketball, and football.
Moreover, Robinson was a valuable member of the 1964 Class B All-State football team, reflecting Arizona’s increasing racial diversity.
Bijan Robinson Siblings
Bijan has four siblings named Aaron, Darius, Zaya and TootieSauls. His stepbrothers Aaron and Darius played football in high school.
Darius currently plays for Tucson High Magnet Schools Varsity Football Class of 2023. On the other hand, Robinson’s half-sisters Zaya and Tootie were born on February 27, 2013, and August 29, 2009, respectively.
His aunt Cleyrissa Robinson has posted multiple images of her darling nephew and nieces on her social media page, wishing them on their birthdays. She also worked as Bijan’s brand manager for the past five years.
Bijan Robinson brother Aaron Sauls is a former Cienega High School and the University of Arizona athlete. He was both a soccer player and a track and field sprinter.
However, he did not pursue a professional career in sports and rather focused on his passion for freestyle dance as evidenced by his Instagram page Ron the Artist. He also competed in track and field with the Arizona Titans.
Aaron continues to pursue his passion for freestyle dancing at The Drop Dance Studio. He also recently passed his airport exam to obtain an access badge.
Aaron and his partner Sienna welcomed their son, Malikai Esai Sauls on July 18, 2022.