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Bijan Robinson Dynasty Fantasy Football Value

 

Bijan Robinson, RB, Texas

Height: 5’11”
Weight: 215
BMI: 30.0
Age: 21.1
NFL Draft Projection: 1st Round
Draft Sharks Model Score: 9.05
Analytics Score: 0.88
Film Score: 0.70
Production Score: 0.98

Bijan Robinson Dynasty Fantasy Football Value

Robinson should be (and likely will be) the 1.01 in all rookie drafts, regardless of format. Yes, that means superflex, too.

With his rushing skill and durability, Robinson is a hammer-like RB that can secure around a 70% snap share in an NFL backfield. He's a true workhorse, entering a league that keeps moving toward committee backfields.

Couple that with his solid receiving skill set, and we’re talking about a genuine fantasy superstar.

A Combo of Fantasy Football Studs?

Robinson is reminiscent of former Pro Bowler Corey Dillon as a runner. A bruiser that’ll run with the same force and energy in the first quarter as he does in the fourth, sucking the life out of opposing defenses

A more popular and complete example of Robinson’s all-around skill set is Giants RB Saquon Barkley, though there are key differences between the 2 players.

Barkley is a better pass-catcher and wins with speed more than Robinson does. It’s not a bad comp per se, but there’s some nuance to it that we’ll go over more in the film section.

Robinson’s NFL Combine performance might have closed the gap between them in the speed department, though.

What's His Future Hold?

Projecting RB career length can be tricky. But if Robinson can avoid major injury and not get overworked early, he could deliver superstar-level production for the next 6-7 years.

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Bijan Robinson’s values:

• Dynasty Rookie Only: 100
• Dynasty Superflex Rookie Only: 100
• Dynasty Startup: 76.2
• Dynasty Superflex Startup: 75.2

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Bijan Robinson Combine Results:

Wingspan: n/a
Arm length: 31 1/8"
Hand size: 9 3/4"
40-yard dash: 4.46 seconds
10-yard split: 1.52 seconds
Bench press: n/a
Vertical: 37"
Broad jump: 10'4
3-cone drill: n/a
20-yard shuttle: n/a

Percentiles vs. Combine running backs since 1999, per MockDraftable.

Bijan Robinson College Stats:

A Star is Born

Robinson was the #1 RB recruit in the nation in 2020. The 5-star prospect from Tucson, Ariz., received 21 FBS offers before choosing Texas over USC and Ohio State.

The talented back immediately entered a featured role as a freshman in 2020. Robinson led the Longhorns with 86 carries and 703 rushing yards in a timeshare with teammates Roschon Johnson and Keaontay Ingram.

The massive coming-out party for Robinson came in the final 2 games, though. Robinson tallied a 9-172-3 rushing line against Kansas State and a stellar 10-182-0 against Colorado in the Alamo Bowl. That one earned him game MVP honors.

Robinson Delivers Much More 

From that point on, dynasty managers knew Bijan’s name. Even folks who don’t watch a ton of college football have been champing at the bit to get this player onto their squads.

He finished his sophomore campaign with 1,422 scrimmage yards, 15 total touchdowns, and a first-team All-Big 12 nod in only 10 games (due to a season-ending elbow injury).

As a junior, Robinson ranked second in the nation among RBs in total scrimmage yards (1,894) -- behind only Deuce Vaughn of Kansas State -- and scored 20 total TDs.

Robinson earned unanimous All-American selection and a second consecutive All-Big 12 tap. He also finished ninth in Heisman Trophy voting and won the Doak Walker Award (top RB in the country).

He ranks fourth in school history in rushing yards (3,410) and tied for third in rushing TDs (33), ahead of former All-Pro Jamaal Charles (among others).

Beyond the traditional counting stats, Robinson also stacks up well in the metrics department.

Inside the Numbers

The Longhorn ranked top 10 in Pro Football Focus rushing grade and Elusive Rating (minimum 100 carries) among RBs in both 2021 and 2022. Robinson also ranked third in missed tackles forced in 2021 (78) and 1st in 2022 (104), according to PFF. The dude’s tough to bring down, to say the least.

Robinson ranked 19th in PFF receiving grade among RBs (min. 20 targets) in 2022. His 319 receiving yards ranked sixth among FBS RBs on just 19 receptions. Only 1 other player in the top 20 recorded fewer than 30 receptions (Frank Peasant of Middle Tennessee State).

We know the name. We know the numbers. But what can dynasty managers expect from Robinson at the NFL level? Let’s take a look at the film ...

Bijan Robinson Highlights:

Games watched: Kansas State 2020, Oklahoma State 2021, Iowa State 2021, Kansas 2022, Alabama 2022, Baylor 2022, Iowa State 2022

When you watch Bijan Robinson on film, the control in the lower half of his body stands out most -- along with his core strength. That keeps him moving at all times.

A Human Jeep?

There are plenty of moments where he wobbles a bit after being hit. His contact balance isn’t high end, but the sheer torque his lower half creates keeps him trucking along just fine. Robinson wins with the momentum his legs create and his pliability as a larger player. It’s rare to see a player Robinson’s size so bendy.

Watching Robinson run is like a Jeep Wrangler commercial. His proverbial suspension provides confidence even in rugged terrain. Robinson is basically a human Jeep.

It’s worth noting that there’s not a ton of long speed in Robinson’s profile. He kicks into that optimal speed quickly and maintains it well, but he doesn’t possess a burner-like third gear. He's not slow by any means. But speed isn’t how he wins.

Robinson also usually falls forward and keeps his pad level in a good spot. He leverages his size extremely well in most situations. He’s powerful but not necessarily aggressive. Generally, Robinson is an excellent cut-and-go rusher with natural force and good downhill form.

Size + Stamina = A True Workhorse

You can also see the evolution of his footwork as his experience grows. He can shift speed up and down to avoid contact to a remarkable degree.

Robinson’s footwork isn’t ninja-like technical. It would be fair to characterize his cuts and bag of tricks as more “smooth” than “sharp” in general.

Robinson doesn’t avoid unnecessary contact as much as he should. Though admirable at times, his awareness of his size can get him into trouble in situations where bouncing further to the perimeter would be likelier to keep plays alive. His general vision is acceptable but circumstantially risky.

That said, even his “unsuccessful” shorter runs are chunk plays that go 1-3 yards further than most RBs could manage. This play style and his generally high-end stamina bode well for him to break off bigger plays late in games.

You'll see the same form and effort throughout the game. Robinson's tape vs. Baylor provides an excellent example.

 

Scratching The Surface As a Receiver?

Robinson consistently shows capable acumen to be trusted in dump-off situations. His head and hips snap back and swivel quickly to process what’s in front of him after the catch.

There are examples of him lining up wide and making good catches, but he’s not the separator as a receiver that Christian McCaffrey or Saquon Barkley is.

Robinson fits more of the “capable” receiver archetype than the “natural” one over the course of his career. He’s more like a Leonard Fournette in this area.

(Though, to be fair, NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah called Robinson's hands "natural" during Combine receiving drills.)

Robinson displayed growth in this area as a junior. This play against Iowa State in 2022 shows Robinson flash a tremendous catch radius and solid route-running skills.

Perhaps Robinson can grow into the mold of Barkley with the right coaching and receiving development.

Counting on that happening would be unfair, of course. And there's a solid enough pass-catching floor already.

See just how much we already like Bijan Robinson by checking our dynasty rankings.

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