NFL

Bijan Robinson was selected by the Atlanta Falcons with the eighth overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. He became the first running back drafted in the top 10 since Saquon Barkley went No. 2 overall in 2018. Robinson made his NFL debut in Week 1 against the Carolina Panthers. In the game, Robinson rushed for 56 yards and had six receptions for 27 yards and his first career receiving touchdown in the 24-10 win.

Awards

Bijan Robinson is known as a dual threat – picking up yards on the ground and in the passing game. His outstanding abilities led him to win the 2022 Doak Walker Award, break records at the University of Texas, and set unbelievable state records in high school.

  • 2022 Doak Walker Award recipient

  • Unanimous first-team All-American (2022), the fourth UT running back to earn the honor

  • Two-time first-team All-Big 12 by conference coaches and the Associated Press (2022, 2021)

  • Ranks fourth all-time in Longhorn history with 3,410 rushing yards and 41 total touchdowns (33 rushing, eight receiving)

College

Growing up, Bijan’s favorite player was Reggie Bush. He looked up to Bush so much that when the No. 5 was available at the University of Texas, he claimed it to wear the same number as his childhood football hero. Bijan had a record-breaking three years at Texas and won the 2022 Doak Walker Award, solidifying him as the best running back in college football that year.  

  

Bijan announced in December of 2022 that he will be entering the 2023 NFL draft.

High school

Bijan Robinson started playing football at only 5-or 6-years old and never looked back. In high school, Bijan played as running back at Salpointe Catholic High School in Tucson, AZ. He became Arizona’s all-time leading rusher (7,036 yards) and touchdown leader (114), the latter which still stands today. He also won Arizona’s Gatorade Player of the Year for football.  

According to his family, Bijan had a special skill on the high school football field that set him apart from his peers. He had vision – Bijan could see the play and where it was going before it happened. This high school dominance rewarded Bijan, a five-star recruit, with a spot on the football team at the University of Texas. The new longhorn was not done breaking records yet.