Bijan Robinson is a professional American football running back currently playing for the Atlanta Falcons in the National Football League (NFL). Born on January 30, 2002, in Tucson, Arizona, he attended Salpointe Catholic High School where he made history as the first player in Arizona high school football to achieve significant milestones[1][2]. Robinson played college football at the University of Texas from 2020 to 2022, establishing himself as one of the top running backs in NCAA football. Over 31 games (28 starts), he amassed 3,410 rushing yards on 539 carries with an average of 6.3 yards per carry and scored 33 rushing touchdowns. Additionally, he caught 60 passes for 805 yards and eight receiving touchdowns. His junior year in 2022 was particularly notable, with career highs in carries (258), rushing yards (1,580), rushing touchdowns (18), and receiving yards (314)[1][5]. Robinson's athletic lineage includes a grandfather, Cleo, who was an all-state linebacker and track athlete, and a great uncle, Paul, who played as a running back in the NFL and was a two-time Pro Bowl selection[2][5]. In the 2023 NFL Draft, Robinson was selected eighth overall in the first round by the Atlanta Falcons. In his rookie NFL season, he played 17 games (16 starts), rushing 214 times for 976 yards with a 4.6 average and four rushing touchdowns. He also contributed significantly as a receiver with 58 catches for 487 yards and four receiving touchdowns[1][3][4]. Off the field, Robinson is known for his strong faith and community involvement, emphasizing the importance of trust in God and giving back. His name, meaning "hero" in Persian, reflects his personal and athletic journey[2].