Atlanta Falcons Add Draft Bijan Robinson Ahead of Desmond Ridder's First Season Starting

Desmond Ridder has plenty of option to choose from next season.

CINCINNATI — The Atlanta Falcons added arguably the best offensive weapon in the draft for Desmond Ridder's first full season as a starter.

Texas running back Bijan Robinson went off the board with the eighth overall pick. Atlanta has its stable of weapons ready.

Bijan Robinson is officially selected in the NFL draft. He is headed to the Atlanta Flacons at #8 overall.

The highest picked Longhorn since Michael Huff at #7 in 2006. pic.twitter.com/eDHCRw62yl

— Nash (@NashTalksTexas) April 28, 2023

Robinson was the top overall running back and ninth-best player overall on the consensus big board. Ridder started in the final month of last season and should have every chance to thrive in a wide-open NFC South.

The UC legend can cement his NFL status over the next eight months.

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