Texas sophomore RB Bijan Robinson has stated he will return for the 2022 season with Texas amongst rumors of a transfer or sit out.
Robinson (6'0"/215) was having an incredible season before his season-ending injury, accruing 1127 rushing yards on an incredible 5.8 yards per carry, along with 15 total touchdowns. One of the nation's best backs, it was understandable for rumors to swirl of a transfer, or for Robinson to simply sit out and prepare for the NFL Draft in 2022 as Texas' program falls apart around him. Speaking to the media on Monday, Robinson did his best to put those fears to bed, saying "I know there’s so many rumors saying I’m going to leave, or transfer, or sit out, but I’m going to stay. I know this is God’s plan for me, and I know there’s big things that happened. I just have to stick to that plan, and I can’t let anything come in between it.” It's a huge boon for Texas for their star running back to continue to place faith in the program. Robinson credits the camaraderie in the locker room and a belief in the plan head coach Steve Sarkisian has in place. Whatever the reason, it seems clear Robinson will play for the Longhorns in 2022.
SOURCE: Joe Cook on Inside Texas
Nov 22, 2021, 5:34 PM ET
Texas sophomore RB Bijan Robinson was named first-team All Big-12 by the leagues coaches.
Robinson (6'0/215) was the catalyst for the Longhorns offense all season and his efforts are being rewarded. Before dislocating his elbow against Kansas, Robinson was a dominant force, amassing 1,127 yards and 11 touchdowns on the season, building off of his very impressive freshman season. While he wasn't a finalist for the Doak Walker Award this year, he should be a leading candidate for it in 2022.
SOURCE: Brian Davis
Dec 2, 2021, 8:14 PM ET
Yeah I agree. Though we've seen it work really well with super talented backs behind it: Davis and Portis come to mind though neither lasted long in the offense.A number of the mocks @Faust posted in the 23 class thread have him mocked to the Phins. Weird fit imo if that’s a us’em like Kleenex shanny wide zone scheme.
You rank Henry over Barkley as a prospect?Stud, best RB prospect since Henry IMHO.
In hindsight maybe. But I don’t recall there ever being a better prospect than Saquon. He had it all as far as skill, athleticism, and college production. To get selected 2nd overall at the RB position is unprecedented and frankly I don’t it ever happens again.In hindsight, yes.
Texas junior RB Bijan Robinson rushed 21 times for 57 yards and one touchdown, adding three receptions for 73 yards in Saturday's 20-19 loss to Alabama.
Robinson's longest play of the day came on a 42-yard pass after he got behind the defense for the big gain. On the ground, Robinson never went for more than 18 yards on a single carry but managed to punch in a one-yard score in the second quarter to tie the game at 10-10 at halftime. Through two games, Robinson has amassed 241 yards from scrimmage and found the end zone three times. Against a stout Alabama defense, his performance was about all you could ask for in what amounted to a defensive battle for most of the day. Now 1-1 on the season, Texas will play host to UTSA next week.
Sep 10, 2022, 4:37 PM ET
Uh……no. Not exactly who I would want him to be In fantasy.He's good, but I wouldn't compare him to Saquon, who was like the Pokemon evolution of Marshawn Lynch. That's rare company. Reggie Bush, Adrian Peterson, Trent Richardson, and Saquon are probably the best RB prospects I've seen. Tomlinson might have been up there as well, but I was just getting heavy into FF when he was at TCU. That's the list of slam dunk guys for me.
I can see scenarios where Robinson doesn't end up RB1 in his draft. I really like Tucker from Syracuse. He reminds me of DeAngelo Williams.
Healthy ankles are so overrated.Uh……no. Not exactly who I would want him to be In fantasy.He's good, but I wouldn't compare him to Saquon, who was like the Pokemon evolution of Marshawn Lynch. That's rare company. Reggie Bush, Adrian Peterson, Trent Richardson, and Saquon are probably the best RB prospects I've seen. Tomlinson might have been up there as well, but I was just getting heavy into FF when he was at TCU. That's the list of slam dunk guys for me.
I can see scenarios where Robinson doesn't end up RB1 in his draft. I really like Tucker from Syracuse. He reminds me of DeAngelo Williams.
The four guys I mentioned were strong 1.01s in their respective rookie drafts (some people might have taken Calvin over Peterson, but that was an exceptional circumstance). Only a fraction of super hyped prospects become the best version of who we think they can be in the NFL. When you talk about what they looked like as prospects, you have to try to take the hindsight bias out of the equation. I'm just talking about those guys as NCAA prospects, not who they became in the NFL. It's two different, but related things. Not all great prospects become great pros.Uh……no. Not exactly who I would want him to be In fantasy.He's good, but I wouldn't compare him to Saquon, who was like the Pokemon evolution of Marshawn Lynch. That's rare company. Reggie Bush, Adrian Peterson, Trent Richardson, and Saquon are probably the best RB prospects I've seen. Tomlinson might have been up there as well, but I was just getting heavy into FF when he was at TCU. That's the list of slam dunk guys for me.
I can see scenarios where Robinson doesn't end up RB1 in his draft. I really like Tucker from Syracuse. He reminds me of DeAngelo Williams.
I do!This kid is unreal. Consider yourself fortunate if you have the 1.01 next year.
I will, UNLESS the guy in last wins out, AND one of two other teams goes 0-2 in their other games, AND the last place team gains on that team by at least 135.7 in the final 3 games.I do!This kid is unreal. Consider yourself fortunate if you have the 1.01 next year.![]()
I shall keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Truly a generational talent.I will, UNLESS the guy in last wins out, AND one of two other teams goes 0-2 in their other games, AND the last place team gains on that team by at least 135.7 in the final 3 games.I do!This kid is unreal. Consider yourself fortunate if you have the 1.01 next year.![]()
He immediately improves any spot he’s in, so there’s that.Just hoping he lands in a good spot
Longhorn 2023- +1500Probability that he stays with the Longhorns for 2023. Like if you actually had to set the odds and people were allowed to make yes/no bets according to your odds. Where would you set it.
Yeah hopefully it's at least that much of a longshot. I've got the 1.01 and I saw something where RGIII was chiming in to say he should demand money and Texas should pay him millions if they knew what was best for them. Though I didn't think the "NIL" thing was supposed to work that way.Longhorn 2023- +1500Probability that he stays with the Longhorns for 2023. Like if you actually had to set the odds and people were allowed to make yes/no bets according to your odds. Where would you set it.
NFL- -2000
0.00000001%Probability that he stays with the Longhorns for 2023. Like if you actually had to set the odds and people were allowed to make yes/no bets according to your odds. Where would you set it.
From a talent standpoint, yes. Not ready to make that proclamation until I see the landing spot. There is not a clear destination that offers a quality supporting cast and immediate pathway to a bell-cow role.unanimous 1.01 regardless of format
unanimous 1.01 regardless of format
Even in SF he's 1.01 IMO. I think it would be a mistake to take anyone else.unanimous 1.01 regardless of format
I still think that is a conversation in SuperFlex. Next 2 rookie drafts coming through have a couple of QBs and no depth behind them at all as it stands, so there is going to be a new talent dearth at that position for a while.
Happy Bijan day!The team in last place all season finished 2-1-1 over the last four weeks, resulting in the team whose pick I own ending up finishing in last place in the final week.
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Agreed. You bet on talent. I don’t even care what team he goes to. He’s a tier above everyone else in this draft, IMO.Even in SF he's 1.01 IMO. I think it would be a mistake to take anyone else.unanimous 1.01 regardless of format
I still think that is a conversation in SuperFlex. Next 2 rookie drafts coming through have a couple of QBs and no depth behind them at all as it stands, so there is going to be a new talent dearth at that position for a while.
unanimous 1.01 regardless of format
I still think that is a conversation in SuperFlex. Next 2 rookie drafts coming through have a couple of QBs and no depth behind them at all as it stands, so there is going to be a new talent dearth at that position for a while.
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Per @PFF, Bijan Robinson has forced 104 (!!!) missed tackles this season.
Here are several of them!