Bijan Robinson is a professional American football player who, as of 2024, is playing as a running back for the Atlanta Falcons in the NFL. The Atlanta Falcons drafted Robinson with the eighth pick in the first round of the 2023 NFL. In his NFL debut, Robinson caught six passes for twenty-seven yards and scored his first touchdown against the Carolina Panthers. During his debut season, he made 16 starts and was selected for the PFWA All-Rookie Team.
Before the NFL, Robinson decided to commit to the University of Texas in Austin for his collegiate football career. He has two receiving touchdowns and four rushing touchdowns at the end of his first campaign. He was named to the first-team All-Big-12 Conference for the 2021 season. He received the Doak Walker Award as the country's top running back the following season. Prior to college, Robinson attended Salpointe Catholic High School. At Salpointe, with 7,036 yards and 114 touchdowns on the ground, he broke the state record. In addition, he received the 2020 All-American Bowl invitation and was awarded the Arizona Gatorade Football Player of the Year as a senior.
Bijan Robinson Injury History
Bijan Robinson suffered a shoulder injury during the Atlanta Falcons' preseason practice in 2024. Prior to this, Robinson suffered a dislocated elbow in 2021, in the same season, Robinson suffered a strained neck as well.
Major injuries Bijan Robinson sustained in the NFL
Shoulder Ailment (2024)
For the 2024 season, this was his first appearance on the injury report. Prior to their Week 4 game against the New Orleans Saints Robinson suffered a shoulder injury during practice. Despite the injury, Robinson started the game against the New Orleans Saints and added four receptions for 46 yards and seven carries for 28 yards.
Dislocated Arm Elbow (2021)
In 2021, Robinson suffered an elbow dislocation while playing Kansas as a sophomore in college. As a result, he was unable to play Texas' final two games of the season, according to Draftsharks.
Neck Sprain (2021)
During the game against Iowa State, Bijan Robinson was tackled for the second time while Texas was trying to advance the ball downfield. He suffered a strained neck as a result of the tackle.
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