Falcons Sign RB Bijan Robinson to Contract: Details

Bijan Robinson is set to be one of the highest-paid running backs in the league this year for the Atlanta Falcons.

Jeremy Brener | May 11, 2023

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Bijan Robinson is officially a member of the Atlanta Falcons.

According to NFL Network, the No. 8 overall pick in this year's draft signed a four-year, $21.96 million rookie contract that is fully guaranteed and also includes a fifth-year option.

Robinson becomes the second member of the Falcons' rookie class to sign his contract after seventh-round defensive back Demarcco Hellams agreed to terms earlier this week.

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."

Robinson is one of the highest-paid players in the 2023 draft class. He is also set to be one of the 15 highest-paid running backs with only second-contract players making more than him, per OverTheCap.

Even though the price is steep, the Falcons are really excited about Robinson and hope that he can make Atlanta proud with the pick it made.

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Published May 11, 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.