Falcons Rookie Bijan Robinson 'Most Dangerous Addition' This Offseason?

Bijan Robinson is coming to the Atlanta Falcons as one of the most explosive running backs in the league as a rookie.

Jeremy Brener | May 24, 2023

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The Atlanta Falcons surprised many by not selecting a need with their first pick in this year's NFL Draft, but instead taking a luxury option in running back Bijan Robinson.

The Falcons may not have needed a running back, but adding Robinson makes Atlanta's offense dangerous. In fact, Bleacher Report identified each team's "most dangerous addition" for the offseason, and Robinson was argued as the most dangerous in the entire league.

"The Atlanta Falcons used the eighth overall pick in the draft on Texas running back Bijan Robinson, and the former Longhorn might be the most dangerous all-around player any team added this offseason," Bleacher Report writes.

Robinson, 21, is coming off a stellar junior season for the Texas Longhorns, earning unanimous All-American honors after running for 1,580 yards and 18 touchdowns while averaging over six yards per carry. He was also a threat in the passing game, hauling in 19 passes for 314 yards and two scores.

While Robinson is expected to lead the Falcons' backfield, head coach Arthur Smith believes he drafted more than just a running back.

"Bijan's more than a running back," Smith said. "He's an impact football player, he's a home-run hitter. ... He's a valuable football player."

With Robinson in the fold, the Falcons hope to double-down on the rushing attack, which is aimed to open up all aspects of their game and make Atlanta a dangerous team on the offensive side of the ball.

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Published May 24, 2023

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.