Atlanta Falcons rookie running back Bijan Robinson is a highlight waiting to happen. The No. 8 pick in this year’s NFL Draft displayed this during a brilliant career at Texas. In limited preseason action, it was also on full display.
Making his regular season debut against the Carolina Panthers Sunday afternoon, Robinson showed the division rivals just what he’s made of.
The NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year favorite took a swing pass from quarterback Desmond Ridder on third-and-four from the Panthers’ 11-yard line. He broke off multiple tackles, broke a couple ankles and found his way into the end zone.
You just can’t teach that type of athleticism, field vision and power. Robinson is the real deal. He’s set to dominate out of the gate, as evidenced by the touchdown early in the second quarter.
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Seen as a generational back, Robinson tallied 1,894 total yards and 20 touchdowns at a clip of 6.8 yards per touch with the Longhorns last season. He’s well on his way to making an early mark in the NFL, too.