Robinson earned immediate playing time as a freshman at Texas in 2020.[8][9] He earned the 2020 Alamo Bowl MVP with 10 rushes for 183 yards and a touchdown against Colorado.[10] He finished with 2020 season with 86 carries for 703 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns to go with two receiving touchdowns.[11]
On October 2, 2021, against TCU, Robinson had 35 carries for 216 yards and two touchdowns in the victory.[12] In the 2021 season, Robinson rushed for 1,127 yards and was named a member of the All Big-12 Conference first team.[13]
On November 19, 2022 against Kansas, Robinson had 25 carries for 243 rushing yards and four touchdowns in the win.[14] In the 2022 season, he had 1,580 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns was named a unanimous All-American and won the Doak Walker Award for the nation's best running back.[15][16] He led the Big 12 in rushing yards and rushing touchdowns.[17] He finished in ninth place in Heisman Trophy voting.[18]
Texas Longhorns
|
Season
|
GP
|
Rushing
|
Receiving
|
Att
|
Yds
|
Avg
|
Lng
|
TD
|
Rec
|
Yds
|
TD
|
2020
|
9 |
86 |
703 |
8.2 |
75 |
4 |
15 |
196 |
2
|
2021
|
10 |
195 |
1,127 |
5.8 |
62 |
11 |
26 |
295 |
4
|
2022
|
12 |
258 |
1,580 |
6.1 |
78 |
18 |
19 |
314 |
2
|
Total |
31 |
539 |
3,410 |
6.3 |
78 |
33 |
60 |
805 |
8
|
Pre-draft measurables
Height |
Weight |
Arm length |
Hand span |
40-yard dash |
10-yard split |
20-yard split |
Vertical jump |
Broad jump
|
5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
|
215 lb (98 kg)
|
31+1⁄8 in (0.79 m)
|
9+3⁄4 in (0.25 m) |
4.46 s |
1.52 s |
2.56 s |
37.0 in (0.94 m) |
10 ft 4 in (3.15 m)
|
All values from the NFL Combine[19]
|
Robinson was selected by the Atlanta Falcons with the eighth overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft.[20] On May 12, 2023, Robinson signed his four-year rookie contract worth $21.96 million fully guaranteed.[21]
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.[22] In Week 2 against the Green Bay Packers, Robinson ran for 129 yards and had four receptions for 48 yards in the 25–24 comeback win.[23] In the regular season finale against the Saints, he had seven receptions for 103 yards and a receiving touchdown in the 48–17 loss.[24] He started in 16 games as a rookie. He finished with 214 carries for 976 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns to go with 58 receptions for 487 receiving yards and four receiving touchdowns.[25] He was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team.[26]
NFL career statistics
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Year
|
Team
|
Games
|
Rushing
|
Receiving
|
Fumbles
|
GP |
GS |
Att |
Yds |
Avg |
Lng |
TD |
Rec |
Yds |
Avg |
Lng |
TD |
Fum |
Lost
|
2023 |
ATL
|
17 |
16 |
214 |
976 |
4.6 |
38 |
4 |
58 |
487 |
8.4 |
71 |
4 |
4 |
3
|
Career |
17 |
16 |
214 |
976 |
4.6 |
38 |
4 |
58 |
487 |
8.4 |
71 |
4 |
4 |
3
|
- ^ Jones, Kaelen (May 27, 2020). "'Holy moly': The amazing high school highlights of Texas signee Bijan Robinson". The Athletic. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
- ^ Moyle, Nick (July 24, 2020). "Big expectations for Texas freshman RB Bijan Robinson". HoustonChronicle.com. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
- ^ Dukes, Chris (August 7, 2020). "Herman: Five-Star Freshman Bijan Robinson Looks the Part". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
- ^ Obert, Richard (December 6, 2019). "Salpointe Catholic RB Bijan Robinson named Gatorade Arizona High School Football Player of the Year". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
- ^ Ramos, Gus (October 31, 2019). "Texas Commit Bijan Robinson Welcomed to 2020 All-American Bowl". NBC Sports. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
- ^ Craven, Mike (August 26, 2019). "The Dotted Line: Five-star running back Bijan Robinson followed his heart to Texas". Hookem.com. Archived from the original on October 20, 2020. Retrieved June 18, 2023.
- ^ Obert, Richard (August 2, 2019). "Tucson Salpointe 5-star running back Bijan Robinson makes college decision". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
- ^ Moyle, Nick (December 24, 2020). "Alamo Bowl can be showcase for Texas RB Bijan Robinson". ExpressNews.com. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
- ^ Carlton, Chuck (November 12, 2020). "Li'l Ricky? Freshman RB Bijan Robinson still just finding his way as he draws comparison to Texas legend". Dallas News. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
- ^ "Alamo Bowl - Texas vs Colorado Box Score, December 29, 2020". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
- ^ "Bijan Robinson 2020 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
- ^ "Texas at Texas Christian Box Score, October 2, 2021". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
- ^ "Bijan Robinson 2021 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
- ^ "Texas at Kansas Box Score, November 19, 2022". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
- ^ "Bijan Robinson 2022 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
- ^ Davis, Danny (December 8, 2022). "Doak Walker Award win gives Texas' Bijan Robinson the title of nation's top running back". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
- ^ "2022 Big 12 Conference Leaders". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
- ^ "2022 Heisman Trophy Voting". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
- ^ "Bijan Robinson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
- ^ Bair, Scott; McElhaney, Tori (April 27, 2023). "Falcons select Bijan Robinson with No. 8 overall 2023 NFL Draft pick". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved June 18, 2023.
- ^ Odum, Charles (May 12, 2023). "Falcons RB Bijan Robinson signs contract, debuts No. 7 jersey at rookie minicamp". APNews.com. Associated Press. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
- ^ "Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons - September 10th, 2023". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
- ^ Bair, Scott (September 17, 2023). "Bair: Bijan Robinson making good on draft day hype". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
- ^ "Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints - January 7th, 2024". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
- ^ "Bijan Robinson 2023 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
- ^ "2023 NFL All-Rookie Team". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
- ^ McElhaney, Tori (May 4, 2023). "Living within your purpose". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
- ^ a b Chute, Nate (April 27, 2023). "Bijan Robinson's family and agent expected to be with Texas running back at NFL Draft". Austin American Statesman. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
- ^ Taddeo, Frankie (August 22, 2023). "Bijan Mustardson: Falcons Rookie Drops Cringeworthy Ad for His Mustard and Fans Had Jokes". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved June 2, 2024.