Rookie running back Brian Robinson Jr. had the best game of his young career on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons, rushing for 105 yards and catching a touchdown to help the Washington Commanders to a 19-13 victory.
But his big performance on the field was somehow overshadowed after the game, by the even bigger hat he was wearing in the locker room.
Related stories
Look at this big hat.
—Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) November 27, 2022Robinson explained to reporters that he was wearing the hat to help out a friend.
Advertisement
"I'm just helping promote," Robinson said when asked about the hat. "One of my guys, he makes big hats. So if y'all want one, let me know."
—NBC4 Sports (@NBC4Sports) November 27, 2022The gambit worked, as fans on Twitter were quickly mesmerized by the hat, and Robinson's graciousness in promoting it.
—Rodger Sherman (@rodger) November 27, 2022—Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 28, 2022—big nate 🐛 (@Nateorious10) November 28, 2022Robinson's hat is from the brand NogginBoss, which specializes in big ol' hats, according to Sam Fortier of the Washington Post.
—Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) November 28, 2022NogginBoss appeared on Season 13 of "Shark Tank," with the co-founders making a deal with shark Daymond John in order to help them secure licensing rights and expand their business.
NogginBoss still does not appear to have officially licensed big hats available on its website, which sells the oversized chapeaus, starting at $75.
ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7o8HSoqWeq6Oeu7S1w56pZ5ufonyxtM6tpqxlkqe2orqMq6aboZ6ovK95yatkm6GXYrWiwIxrZ2tqXWZ%2B