Bijan Robinson 2023 NFL Draft

Bijan Robison, 2023 NFL Draft, running back, Texas

Bijan Robinson 2023 NFL Draft

This 2023 NFL Draft scouting report on Bijan Robinson was done by Justin Caballero of Digging in the Trenches. Click the tags and links below this draft profile for more NFL Draft prospects.

2023 NFL Draft: Bijan Robinson, RB, Texas

Bijan Robison, Texas, running Back, 2023 NFL Draft

Rating scale 1 Poor 10 Elite

Caballero believes that Bijan Robinson will be the first running back selected in the 2023 NFL Draft. He brings a lot to the table in his skill set. He does everything well. Caballero does rate some other backs in this draft class above Robinson but he knows that if only one running back goes in the first round it will be Bijan.

Robison got better every season while at Texas. Good burst of speed when he gets in the open to go along with good agility. “Bijan can stop and go on a dime with quick decisive moves that leave defenders grasping at air,” said Caballero. Great contact balance as well as he lowers his pad level while taking on a hit. At times, he can get a bit high in his pad leverage which can hurt his contact balance. Often surprises a defender with his power as he breaks tackles and then turns on the motor to continue downfield.

Robinson does everything above average on a football field. He is a standout when handed the ball but has also improved as a receiver during his Texas career. “Bijan has soft hands when catching the rock and knows what to do when he snares it,” said Caballero. His route tree has developed over the past two seasons but still needs a little more work. Bijan Robinson can score from anywhere on the field at any given time. Though he was not asked to do it in college, Robinson has the look of a player that would do well at returning kicks or punts. An exciting player that should be a big hit at the next level. Has the ability to be a three-down back. His pass protection skills are solid as he can use the chip block against oncoming pass rushers.

By the Numbers

Rushing & Receiving Table
						Rushing				Receiving				Scrimmage
Year	School	Conf	Class	Pos	G	Att	Yds	Avg	TD	Rec	Yds	Avg	TD	Plays	Yds	Avg	TD
*2020	Texas	Big 12	FR	RB	9	86	703	8.2	4	15	196	13.1	2	101	899	8.9	6
2021	Texas	Big 12	SO	RB	10	195	1127	5.8	11	26	295	11.3	4	221	1422	6.4	15
*2022	Texas	Big 12	JR	RB	12	258	1580	6.1	18	19	314	16.5	2	277	1894	6.8	20
Career	Texas					539	3410	6.3	33	60	805	13.4	8	599	4215	7.0	41

Provided by CFB at Sports Reference: View Original Table
Generated 3/25/2023.

The Prospect Sheet

Bijan Robinson attended Salpointe Catholic High School in Tucson, Arizona. He had schools such as Texas, Alabama, UCLA, Arizona, and Michigan interested in him coming out of high school. Bijan decided to enroll at the University of Texas. He was a productive Longhorn from the moment he hit the field as a freshman.

Draft Projection: 1st round, Possible top 15 pick

Overall, Caballero feels that Bijan Robinson will have a productive career in the NFL with the potential to be a star.