Falcons RB Bijan Robinson Named Rookie of the Year Finalist

The Atlanta Falcons have an NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year finalist in No. 8 overall pick Bijan Robinson.

Atlanta Falcons rookie running back Bijan Robinson's record-breaking season has given him a chance at bringing home a trophy.

On Tuesday, Robinson was tabbed as one of six finalists for NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.

The other five selections are Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud, Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua, Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane and Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta and running back Jahmyr Gibbs.

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) carries the ball against Indianapolis Colts safety Nick Cross (20) during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium / John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Robinson finished the season ranked No. 15 in the league in rushing, generating 976 yards on the ground, while leading all rookies. He added four rushing scores and averaged 4.6 yards per carry.

The 21-year-old Robinson was similarly impactful through the air, catching 58 passes for 487 yards and four additional touchdowns. He led the Falcons in receiving scores, was second in receptions, third in targets (86) and fourth in receiving yards.

With 1,463 yards from scrimmage, Robinson broke William Andrews' franchise record for scrimmage yards by a rookie. Robinson's total ranked second amongst rookies league-wide, trailing only Nacua's 1,575 yards.

Robinson's eight total touchdowns are sixth-most amongst first-year players.

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As opposed to the AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, the Pepsi Zero Sugar Offensive Rookie of the Year is decided by fan voting, which opened at 1 p.m. Tuesday and will close at 6 p.m. EST on Feb. 2.

Voting is open online at NFL.com or on the NFL Mobile App. The winner will be announced Feb. 8 before being recognized during Super Bowl week in Las Vegas.