NFL Mock Draft: Bijan Robinson to Falcons?

The Atlanta Falcons don't need Texas running back Bijan Robinson, but they may want him if he's there at No. 8.

Jeremy Brener | Apr 15, 2023

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The Atlanta Falcons have been busy adding veterans to the defense this week.

First, the team traded for Detroit Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah. Then, the team signed Tennessee Titans pass rusher Bud Dupree.

Cornerback and pass rush were arguably the team's two biggest needs heading into the draft, but with short-term solutions for both of those positions, could that mean the Falcons are seeking someone else?

SI Draft Bible certainly believes so, selecting Texas Longhorns running back Bijan Robinson with the No. 8 overall pick.

"They led the league in rushing attempts (559) with a trio led by rookie Tyler Allgeier, receiver turned running back Cordarrelle Patterson and ex-Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota," SI writes. "Robinson is another level of talent at the position. It might seem like an eternity since a running back cracked the top ten, but remember, Saquon Barkley went second overall in the 2018 NFL Draft. Robinson, along with Pitts and London, creates a dynamic young core of offensive weapons for second year quarterback Desmond Ridder to thrive."

Robinson doesn't exactly represent a need for the Falcons, but if he comes to Atlanta, it's because he's the best player available on the board.

Drafting Robinson would confirm the Falcons' status as one of the league's best rushing attacks and it would give rival teams something to gameplan against and worry about.

It may not be the biggest necessity for the Falcons, but it certainly would be a luxury.

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Published Apr 15, 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.