Texas running back Bijan Robinson is one of the most intriguing players in what promises to be an unpredictable draft. CBS Sports’ No. 5 prospect rushed for 1,580 yards and 18 touchdowns in 2022, and is considered to be a first-round pick on Thursday despite the fact that he plays a position NFL teams don’t seem to value as highly as they once did.
CBS Sports NFL Draft expert Chris Trapasso has Robinson being selected No. 5 overall by the Atlanta Falcons, while CBS Sports NFL Insider Pete Prisco has the 21-year-old going with the second-to-last pick in the first round, No. 30 overall to the Philadelphia Eagles. While pundits may disagree on how long Robinson will have to wait to hear his name called on Thursday night, he’s called the draft process a “blessing,” pointing out to CBS Sports this week that God doesn’t gift everyone this kind of opportunity.
“Not at all man,” Robinson replied when asked if it matters to him whether he’s drafted high or not. “I know that I’m gonna be blessed to be at the right team and the best team that God has for me. Wherever I go, I’m gonna embrace the city, embrace the teammates, embrace everybody anywhere I’m at. For me, it’s just an exciting opportunity to be able to get to play on a team and bring your skillset and your personality to the coaches, to the teammates and to the city as well. I’m excited to go wherever. Whoever picks me up, I’m ready to go and I’m ready to be there.”
AUSTIN, TEXAS – SEPTEMBER 03: Bijan Robinson #5 of the Texas Longhorns reacts after a rushing touchdown in the third quarter against the Louisiana Monroe Warhawks at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on September 03, 2022 in Austin, Texas.
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