Bijan Robinson is one of the most compelling prospects in the 2023 NFL draft.
Most scouts see Robinson as the No. 1 running back in the class following his fantastic career at Texas. Robinson totaled over 4,000 yards and 41 touchdowns as a Longhorn, picking up a plethora of awards along the way.
ESPN’s Mel Kiper has Robinson going in the first round to the Buffalo Bills in his latest mock draft.
Robinson is a top-10 prospect just based on talent in this draft, but it was tough finding a perfect fit for him. Teams (rightly) aren’t taking running backs in the top 10 anymore, choosing instead to find values in the middle and late rounds. While I agree with that strategy, there comes a point in Round 1 in which it does make sense to snag a running back as talented as Robinson, and that’s here. The Bills could get a complete back — Robinson is stellar between the tackles and has great hands as a pass-catcher — and a player who can make quarterback Josh Allen’s life easier. This is a way for the Buffalo offense to take the next step.
Kiper’s prediction would have Robinson breaking Texas’ long drought of having a first-round draft pick on the offensive side of the ball. Vince Young was the last Longhorn on offense to accomplish that feat.
Robinson has the chance to showcase his skills at the upcoming NFL Combine, where he will partake in all of the running back drills.
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