The Atlanta Falcons and Texas Longhorns during the Tom Herman era have something in common.
Both listed what appears to be a generational talent at running back as a reserve upon his arrival. Despite being taken with the No. 8 pick in the 2023 NFL draft, Bijan Robinson has been listed as the third running back on the Atlanta Falcons depth chart. Robinson is behind Cordarrelle Patterson and Tyler Allgeier.
The expectations are Robinson will work his way into the starting role, but similar to Herman’s mindset: Robinson will have to earn his role.
That is something that shouldn’t take long. He is absolutely electric when he gets the ball and can be used both out of the backfield or out wide. The Falcons’ first preseason game is Friday against the Miami Dolphins.