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Just days after being selected with the eighth overall pick by the Atlanta Falcons, former Texas running back Bijan Robinson is already getting back to work. On Tuesday, the new Falcons RB1 was seen working out with a former rookie of the year in Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase. Bijan Robinson working out with […]

The Atlanta Falcons announced on Tuesday that rookie running back Bijan Robinson will wear No. 7 for the team. Kicker Younghoe Koo will switch to a different number, according to Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team. Usually when a rookie takes a veteran’s number, the rookie gives the veteran some sort of compensation, whether it […]

There were no awful or terrible draft classes worthy of a general manager being fired, but the 2023 NFL Draft certainly had its ups and downs. While ranking incoming rookie classes is tough before the season begins, grading their entire draft class is easy enough – so find your team and see what we think […]

One of the biggest recent trends of the NFL Draft is a decline in using top picks on running backs. The Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions both bucked that trend to respectively draft Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs. The Falcons drafted Robinson, a product of Texas regarded as the best running back and one of […]

The Atlanta Falcons went against the norm in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, as they selected Bijan Robinson with the No. 8 overall pick. Robinson became the first running back to be drafted in the top 10 since the 2018 NFL Draft when the New York Giants acquired Saquon Barkley with the […]

With the first-round of the 2023 NFL Draft coming to a close, Vegas is now determining who has the best odds to take home Offensive Rookie of the Year. While quarterbacks Bryce Young and C.J. Stroud dominated NFL Draft headlines, neither of them are the favorite to win Offensive Rookie of the Year. Instead, that […]

Trae Young just saw his Atlanta Hawks season end at the hand of the Boston Celtics. However, Young has plenty of reasons to smile with Bijan Robinson joining the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons took Robinson with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. With the talented runner coming to Atlanta, Young was […]

Heading into the 2023 Draft, there was a lot of talk about Bijan Robinson potentially going to the Philadelphia Eagles or the Dallas Cowboys. The two NFC East powerhouses were in the running to draft the consensus top running back. However, in a shocking twist, Robinson was taken way earlier than expected, with the Atlanta […]

The Atlanta Falcons’ recent decision to draft Bijan Robinson has generated quite a buzz in the NFL community. In response, head coach Arthur Smith shared his thoughts on Robinson’s abilities into a brief twelve-word statement: “Bijan is more than a running back. He’s an impact football player,” the Falcons coach said, via ESPN’s Michael Rothstein. The […]

It was something of a surprise when the Atlanta Falcons made running back Bijan Robinson their No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft Thursday night. Robinson is widely thought of as the best at his position in the draft, but the modern NFL tends to undervalue star running backs. Congrats @Bijan5Robinson One of the greatest […]

The 2023 NFL Draft is off to a blazing start, with the top prospects flying off the board in mere minutes. The latest of said prospects to come off the board is Texas superstar running back Bijan Robinson, who’s going to the Atlanta Falcons with the No. 8 pick. The Longhorns phenom isn’t just the […]

Texas Longhorns Bijan Robinson is the No. 1 running back in the 2023 NFL Draft. And on some boards, he may be the top overall player. However, with the way the league views the position, he could go anywhere from in the top 10 to near the end of the first round. No matter where […]

The hype surrounding the 2023 NFL draft is ramping up as the days turn to hours before the madness begins. We all thought Bryce Young to the Carolina Panthers was a done deal, but now things are up in the air making this year’s draft anyone’s guess as to who’s going No. 1. We look […]

Texas Longhorns star running back Bijan Robinson is expected to be a top-10 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft on Thursday, and could be drafted No. 8 overall by the Atlanta Falcons, according to ESPN. “Many around the league believe the Texas running back could go as high as No. 8 overall to the Falcons, where […]

The NFL Draft is this Thursday and it is time to look at the running backs. Last year, Breece Hall was the first running back off the board, going 36th overall in the second round. Does this year provide a first-round running back? It’s time to continue our 2023 NFL Draft Odds series with a […]

With two picks in the first round, it is still unclear how the Philadelphia Eagles will address the 2023 NFL Draft. The team has already put together an elite roster, full of talent on both sides of the ball. Now fresh off of a trip to the Super Bowl, they will look to add even […]

Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reported that some NFL teams have former Alabama football running back Jahmyr Gills as their top-rated running back over former Texas football running back Bijan Robinson ahead of the NFL Draft, and Fowler said it is not because of ability, but fit in scheme. If a team prefers the play style […]

The 2023 NFL Draft is almost here and shaping to be one of the most unique drafts in recent memory. There’s a quarterback carousel at the top 5. Who will go at No. 2? Will Bijan Robinson be drafted in the top 10? Which teams will make the biggest improvements to their roster come April […]

With the Dallas Cowboys decision to move on from veteran Ezekiel Elliot, and Tony Pollard working back from a broken fibula, the team now possibly finds themselves in the market for a running back. After not addressing the position through free agency, the NFL Draft could be where they make their move. With the 26th […]

With the 2023 NFL Draft less than two weeks away, it’s time to take a closer look at one of the top prospects available in Texas running back Bijan Robinson. While some teams have reservations about investing a first round pick in a running back, there’s no doubt that Robinson has a ton of upside. […]

The Buffalo Bills roster has been considered one of the deepest and most talented in the league. However, after a stunning home playoff loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, that sentiment is now questionable. That’s why the 2023 NFL Draft is so crucial for the organization. This Bills’ draft must include impact players, or the team […]

Last season, the Jalen Hurts-led Philadelphia Eagles offense was one of the most prolific groups in the NFL. With both an elite rushing attack and a strong passing game, they tested even the best defenses. Paired with an above-average defense full of star power, the Eagles looked unstoppable at times. On the ground, Hurts often […]

The Miami Dolphins have one primary concern as they prepare for the 2023 NFL Draft. How do they protect Tua Tagovailoa? The safe assumption is to upgrade the offensive line. However, there is actually another route; improve the running game. This why they need to draft Texas running back Bijan Robinson in the 2023 NFL […]

The Detroit Lions are likely to make further changes in the offseason of 2023. This is especially true given the number of roster spots still available on their depth chart. Of course, they can do so through the draft. Here we’ll look at which rookie prospects the Lions will draft with each of their picks […]

The 2023 NFL Draft is shaping up to be a critical event for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. After losing Tom Brady to retirement, for real this time, the rebuild is officially on in West Florida. While retaining key free agents in Lavonte David and Jamel Dean might keep the Bucs from bottoming out in 2023, […]

The Dallas Cowboys are heading into the 2023 NFL Draft with several roster holes to fill on both sides of the ball. With pick No. 26, the team could address the skill positions on the offensive side of the ball or beef up the defensive line. With that in mind, here are the three best […]

Following a breakout season by quarterback Jalen Hurts, the Philadelphia Eagles made it all the way to Super Bowl LVII. Unfortunately for the Birds, they were not a match for MVP Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs, losing 38-35 on a last-minute field goal. To make matters worse, Philadelphia should look very different in […]

Since drafting Justin Herbert with the sixth overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft, the Los Angeles Chargers have gone all in with their roster. While trying to maximize having a star quarterback on a rookie deal, the front office has attempted to put together a roster full of elite. While the team has found […]

In the upcoming 2023 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears have the ninth overall pick. When the off-season began, the Bears found themselves at the top of the draft. However, GM Ryan Poles quickly traded the first overall pick to the Carolina Panthers for the ninth pick, star wide receiver DJ Moore, a first round pick […]

Heading into the NFL draft, much of the attention has gone to Texas Longhorns star running back Bijan Robinson. But it appears that Robinson’s backfield partner, Roschon Johnson, has also been on many several teams’ radars. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero provided insight into what exactly is going on with Texas running back. “Busy week for […]

Heading into the 2023 NFL draft, Texas running back Bijan Robinson will likely be the first player taken at his position. Not only is he set to be the top running back in this class, but there is also a case to be made that he is one of the best overall players out of […]

The Buffalo Bills need to upgrade their skill position players in the 2023 NFL Draft. With no true game-breaking No. 1 wide receiver in the first round, that means picking a running back at No. 27 makes the most sense. After the NFL Scouting Combine, Texas RB Bijan Robinson is still the top player at […]

The NFL Combine is officially over, so the 2023 NFL Draft is getting closer and closer. Organizations will have another chance to find the cornerstones for their futures in late April during the event in Kansas City, Missouri. The Philadelphia Eagles could be looking for players who can contribute right away as they hope to […]

Although the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been linked to Bijan Robinson with the No. 19 pick in April’s NFL Draft, budding star running back Rachaad White is confident the starting job will be his in 2023. Staring RB Leonard Fournette is set to be released on the first day of the new league year, and […]

The NFL’s top three leading rushers during the 2022 season were Josh Jacobs (1,653), Derrick Henry (1,538) and Nick Chubb (1,525). NFL Draft prospect Bijan Robinson does not have any of them in his personal top three. During a group interview in the NFL Scouting Combine process, Robinson said his top three running backs in […]

Bijan Robinson was one of the best running backs in college football in 2022, and he’s now one of the top prospects at the position in the NFL Draft. Robinson is almost guaranteed to be a first-round pick at April’s NFL Draft, and he shared his admiration for one former RB, Barry Sanders, on Saturday. […]

The 2023 NFL Draft is now less than two months away, and the anticipation continues to grow each day. Top prospects are continuing to try to raise their stocks at the ongoing Combine and pro days, so scouts will get a great look in the coming weeks. One player who scouts will definitely want to […]

As NFL Draft season heats up, Tom Pelissero provided some updates on what is going on with running backs Bijan Robinson of Texas and UAB’s DeWayne McBride. Pelissero tweeted that Robinson, who is most likely to be the first tailback selected come draft time, “plans to do all on-field drills and testing at this week’s […]

We are entering into NFL Draft season, and with the 2023 NFL Draft coming up in late April, it’s never too early to start looking at position rankings. Besides quarterbacks, the running back position group is one to keep your eyes on. This class is headlined by the top RB prospect in a few years, […]