On May 14th, 2021, the Atlanta Falcons announced that they had signed their first round draft pick, running back Bijan Robinson, to a four-year contract. The signing of Robinson is a major move for the Falcons, who have been in need of a reliable running back for some time.
Robinson was selected with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft and is expected to be an immediate contributor to the Falcons offense. He is a five-star recruit out of the University of Texas and was widely considered one of the best running backs in the draft.
At his introductory press conference, Robinson was presented with his new No. 7 jersey, which he will wear for the Falcons. He said he was excited to join the team and was looking forward to getting to work.
Robinson is expected to compete for the starting job in training camp and will likely be the Falcons’ primary ball carrier this season. He has the size, speed, and agility to be a successful runner in the NFL and should be a valuable asset to the Falcons offense.
Robinson also participated in the Falcons’ rookie minicamp over the weekend, where he got his first taste of life as an NFL player. He said he was excited to get on the field and start learning the playbook.
The signing of Robinson is a major move for the Falcons, who have been in need of a reliable running back for some time. He has all the tools to be a successful player in the NFL and should be an immediate contributor to the Falcons offense this season.
