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WATCH: Bijan Robinson Embarrasses Defender, Makes Incredible 1-Handed Catch

The Falcons' top draft pick is putting on a show at his first NFL training camp.

Luke Easterling

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If the modern NFL is "devaluing" the running back position, the Atlanta Falcons must have missed that memo when they spent a top-10 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft on Bijan Robinson.

The former Texas Longhorn was arguably the most talented prospect in the entire draft class, regardless of position, and he's already putting that talent on display at Falcons training camp.

During Friday's practice, Robinson absolutely scorched Falcons linebacker Troy Anderson with a double-move route, and finished off the 1-on-1 rep by making a juggling one-handed catch in the end zone (via D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution):

Considering the Falcons had already spent their previous two first-round picks (both in the top 10, as well) on tight end Kyle Pitts and wide receiver Drake London, adding Robinson to the mix could make this one of the most explosive and entertaining offense to watch in the NFL this season.

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Luke Easterling
LUKE EASTERLING

Luke Easterling (he/him) has been covering college football and the NFL for more than two decades, with a particular focus on the nexus of both, the NFL Draft. Writing for some of the largest and most recognizable brands in sports media, Luke's experience and expertise in evaluating potential NFL prospects and evaluating team needs/fits has earned the appreciation of his readers, and the respect of his peers. Luke cut his sports journalism teeth at The Tampa Tribune before spending two years at Bleacher Report as a featured columnist covering the NFL Draft and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Luke then spent nearly seven years at USA TODAY Sports Media Group as editor of Draft Wire and Bucs Wire, building both into authoritative destination sites for their respective audiences. Now at The Arena Group, Luke covers the NFL and college football for Athlon Sports, and runs Sports Illustrated's FanNation site for the NFL Draft. A graduate of the University of South Florida, Luke has been a featured guest on ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, SiriusXM and more.  Based in Tampa, Florida (the true home of the Cuban sandwich), Luke plays the drums, loves 2000s pop-punk, watches way too many British murder mystery shows, and channels the energy of his deep-south Grammy and his full-Italian Nana in the kitchen. Twitter: @lukeeasterling Email: luke.easterling@si.com

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