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Bijan Robinson ranked as No. 1 RB, No. 7 overall 2023 draft prospects by Mel Kiper

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Bijan Robinson (Will Gallagher/Inside Texas)

Longtime ESPN NFL draft analyst Mel Kiper is in the thick of his research on likely 2023 NFL Draft prospects, and updated his big board on Thursday morning. That update included a lot of love for one of the best currently suiting up for the Texas Longhorns.

UT junior running back Bijan Robinson was ranked as the No. 1 running back and the No. 7 overall prospect by the longtime draft prognosticator. A ranking that high indicates a first-round selection in Kiper’s opinion, something the Longhorns haven’t had since the New England Patriots selected Malcom Brown with the 32nd overall pick in 2015.

“Robinson does everything for Texas,” Kiper wrote on ESPN. “He runs inside, he runs outside, he catches passes and he scores a lot of touchdowns. I’m a big fan. Robinson’s 2021 season ended when he dislocated his left elbow, but he showed elite ability in those 10 games. He led the FBS in broken tackles forced per game (4.1) and averaged 112.7 rushing yards per game. He is a cut-and-go runner with outstanding vision and explosiveness. Another thing I like about Robinson’s game is: He catches passes with his hands, not his body. He has 58 catches in three seasons, averaging 13.3 yards per reception.”

Kiper said he believes Robinson would go somewhere in the first 32 picks if he remains healthy, even with the pro game’s recent unwillingness to use early round picks at the position.

A third-year junior out of Tucson (Ariz.) Salpointe Catholic, Robinson has rushed for 2750 yards in his career with 26 touchdowns on the ground. He also has eight receiving touchdowns to make for 34 total scores.

This season, Robinson has rushed for 920 yards on 162 carries with 11 scores. Through the air, he has 17 catches for 280 yards and two scores. Ahead of Robinson was No. 1 overall prospect Will Anderson, Jalen Carter, C.J. Stroud, Will Levis, Bryce Young, and Peter Skoronski.

Running backs who were ranked behind Robinson were Jahmyr Gibbs, Devon Achane, Zach Charbonnet, Travis Dye, Kendre Miller, Zach Evans, Sean Tucker, DeWayne McBride, and Chase Brown.

Despite the lofty ranking and ability to declare for the draft after the season, Robinson has sidestepped any questions about his future plans dating back to the preseason.

With 33 rushing yards on Saturday versus the No. 13 Kansas State Wildcats in Manhattan, Kan., Robinson would move to the No. 9 spot in Texas’ all-time rushing leaderboard past D’Onta Foreman.

 

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18 hours ago, Blotto said:

Moving On Up GIFs | Tenor

Now sitting at 1,129 for the season and 2,959 for his career. Passing JC seems likely if they keep using him like they did tonight. 

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We all know how great Ricky was, but looking at those numbers it's easy to forget how good Ced was as well. 

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19 hours ago, Blotto said:

Moving On Up GIFs | Tenor

Now sitting at 1,129 for the season and 2,959 for his career. Passing JC seems likely if they keep using him like they did tonight. 

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I just wanted to point out that there is no way a QB should be 6th on our list but damn there he is. 

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5 hours ago, Jkwellborn said:


I wonder if his pass pro becomes a concern?

I think that's last year news.  Kid worked hard on it and is very solid now.  Seen him step into blitzers and really do a better job this year than in years prior.  

He has to go out.  Forget love of college.  He is taking a beating (even with Roschon and Keilan spelling him at times).  Need to get into his second NFL contract sooner rather than later so he can make some real money.  

He's earned it.  Best back in the country. 

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3 hours ago, TexasMan said:

His interview on Jim Rome today 

 

 

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I used to love Jim Rome in like late 90s early 2000s but now I always forget he is still a thing.  Also, Bijan should not take football advice from MM.  The fact that he even offers it is laughable.

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On 11/8/2022 at 4:02 PM, Shaggyhorn said:

Two random heisman voters have Bijan on their list. One at 2 and one at 5.

https://www.on3.com/news/heisman-trophy-hot-board-after-week-10-caleb-williams-bo-nix-bijan-robinson-hendon-hooker/

Just 2 RBs getting odds.  Jahmyr Gibbs wtf?  Blake Corum makes sense, but switch UT's record with UM's and that's Bijan coming with the 3rd best odds.  Rushing stats are comparable and Bijan has more yards from scrimmage.

C.J. Stroud Ohio State +175 +200
Hendon Hooker Tennessee +300 +6600
Blake Corum Michigan +600 +8000
Caleb Williams USC +800 +600
Bo Nix Oregon +800 +5000
Drake Maye North Carolina +1200 [Off the Board]
Stetson Bennett Georgia +1600 +5000
Bryce Young Alabama +3300 +350
Max Duggan TCU +4000 [Off the Board]
Jahmyr Gibbs Alabama +15000 +3000
Will Anderson Jr. Alabama +30000 +2000
Jalon Daniels Kansas [Off the Board] [Off the Board]
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22 hours ago, ryskey said:

Just 2 RBs getting odds.  Jahmyr Gibbs wtf?  Blake Corum makes sense, but switch UT's record with UM's and that's Bijan coming with the 3rd best odds.  Rushing stats are comparable and Bijan has more yards from scrimmage.

C.J. Stroud Ohio State +175 +200
Hendon Hooker Tennessee +300 +6600
Blake Corum Michigan +600 +8000
Caleb Williams USC +800 +600
Bo Nix Oregon +800 +5000
Drake Maye North Carolina +1200 [Off the Board]
Stetson Bennett Georgia +1600 +5000
Bryce Young Alabama +3300 +350
Max Duggan TCU +4000 [Off the Board]
Jahmyr Gibbs Alabama +15000 +3000
Will Anderson Jr. Alabama +30000 +2000
Jalon Daniels Kansas [Off the Board] [Off the Board]

If he goes off these next 3 or 4 games then he'll winn it.

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Just now, MIkeHoncho said:

This is true - but he needs to just take yards sometimes.  Fist drive he fucked up not just taking yards and turned back into the defender.  He does this frequently. 

He also leads the conference in yards and the nation in broken tackles. Maybe let him do what works for him.

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