In most drafts, it’s not worth taking an HB in the first, even if they are incredibly talented as it’s easy to find high-end starters in the mid to late rounds. However, it’s a different story with Bijan Robinson as he brings immense value as a receiving back. In addition, he has an excellent balance of traits and possesses stellar athletic ability. There are questions about his durability, as he has been injured on two occasions since his Sophomore season. He still has the size and stamina to take a lot of hits, and his injuries won’t dramatically alter his draft stock. If he stays healthy in the NFL, he’s a safe bet to become a star player. It isn’t often you see prospects like Robinson, so it would be foolish to pass him up if in need of an RB in the late first. Just turn on his highlights, and you’ll be more than impressed.
Two games from his sophomore season and three from his junior season were evaluated. This scouting report includes grades on all relevant traits which were based on his film. His scouting report also factored in stats and analytics, such as PFF grades. Thank you to both TFG and PFF for inspiring this draft content. Please leave your feedback on Twitter, @FBIntellect.
| Profile |
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| 1st RB / 1st RD | 5’11 / 215 | Class – JR | College – Texas |
| Pro Comparison |
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| David Johnson |
| Scheme |
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| Any |
Grades
Overall Draft Grade: 84.7
Impact Grade
Overall – 80.8
Rush – 81.1
Receiving – 79.4
Potential Grade
Overall – 94.4
Rush – 94.3
Receiving – 95.1
Traits/ Skills (see bottom of the page for scale)
Each trait/attribute is graded 1-7.
| Traits | Immediate | Potential |
| SPD | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| ACC | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| AGI | 6 | 6 |
| STR | 5.6 | 6 |
| BAL | 6.2 | 6.6 |
| VIS | 4.5 | 6.2 |
| ELU | 5.4 | 6.2 |
| POW | 4.5 | 5.6 |
| SEC | 4.8 | 6.2 |
| DUR | 5.5 | 5.8 |
| CAT | 5.2 | 6.8 |
| RR | 4.3 | 5.4 |
| PPRO | 3 | 4.8 |
| HB Key | |
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| SPD – Speed ACC – Acceleration AGI – Agility STR – Strength BAL – Balance VIS – Vision ELU – Elusiveness (juke/ spin) | POW – Power (truck/ stiff arm) SEC – Ball Security DUR – Durability CAT – Catching RR – Route Running PPRO – Pass-Pro |
Clip Analysis
This clip above shows how well Robinson can create yardage on his own. Against a good defense, he causes four or five missed tackles.
Here he shows how quickly he can find a lane and also shows how explosive he is.
Robinson turns this play that should’ve been a minimal gain into a near 25-yard touchdown. The run blocking didn’t create a big lane and he instead eluded multiple defenders and had the vision to break it to the outside.
Here he shows what he can do out of the backfield. He does a great job of immediately having the plan to execute an outstanding cutback right after catching it.
HB Stats
2022 (through WK 12):
RUSH YDS – 1,396
RUSH TDS – 16
REC YDS – 314
REC TDS – 2
YPA – 6.1
FUM – 2
Player Notes
- Robinson is a do-it-all back who absolutely dominated at the college level and also possesses pro-ready traits.
Pros
- Has a phenomenal jump-cut ability and can change directions and shift with ease.
- Has a great natural feel for how to maneuver through traffic and make defenders miss.
- He is able to strongly churn his legs through contact to gain extra yards and break tackles – has an extremely powerful lower half.
- It is very difficult to bring him down due to his strength and contact balance.
- he is quick and decisive to make his lane cuts.
- He explodes through run gaps and is great at bouncing runs to the outside.
- Can make defenders miss in space or can run through them – this allows him to be used effectively in multiple different running schemes.
- Has sure hands for a back and possesses natural ball skills.
- Has a great ability to quickly turn a catch into a run play; he always has a plan before he catches it.
- Has the type of stamina and durability to get 25-plus touches a game.
- Because he has such a versatile skill set, his moves are very unpredictable.
Cons
- Needs to improve his assignment awareness and general technique in pass-pro.
- Hasn’t shown the ability to make sharp, aggressive cuts on routes.
- There are times he misses running lanes due to a lack of patience.
- He doesn’t have elite top-end speed.
- Could grow to use his power more and execute more trucks.
Combine
40 yd: 4.46
10 yd: 1.52
Shuttle:
3 cone:
Broad: 124
Vertical: 37
Bench:
Arm Length:
Hand Size:
Scales And Keys
Grading Key
POT – Potential: players’ highest upside
IMP – Impact: player’s immediate impact
Stats Key
YPA – Yards Per Attempt
FUM – Fumbles
| Draft Grade Formula | |
| Age: 21-22: | POT=(30%) IMP=(70%) |
| Age: 23-24: | POT=(28%) IMP=(72%) |
| Age:-25+: | POT=(26%) IMP=(74%) |
| Good/ bad character: | POT=(+2%/-2%) IMP=(-2%/+2%) |
| Injury: | POT=(-1%) in increments |
| OVR Grade Weight: |
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| Rush=80% Receiving=20% |
| Individual trait scale (1-7): |
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| 7 – Rare world-class skill; best in the league and no room for improvement | 6 – Great-elite skill; one of the best at that given trait but still has some room to improve | 5 – Very good; above average and has potential to be elite | 4 – Average; able to suffice but, not ideal long-term | 3 – Below average; able to suffice at college level | 2 – Poor; hinders overall play and is a liability to the team | 1 – Awful; not good enough to play given position at any level above D2 | Note: Consistency plays a large factor. |
| Overall Draft grade scale (15-100): |
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| 84 – Perfect prospect | 81 – Bluechip prospect | 80 – Likely all-pro | 79 – Day one quality starter or superstar potential | 78 – Day one starter w/ all-pro upside | 77 – Day one starter w/ high-end upside | 76 – Boom or bust | 75 – Will become quality starter within 2-3 years |
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