Robinson finished third in rushing behind Barkley and Henry with 1,456 yards last season. The former Texas standout was selected with the No. 8 overall pick in 2023 — the highest any running back has been drafted since Barkley was taken by the New York Giants second overall in 2018.

The Atlanta Falcons have the personnel on offense to be special in 2025, but talk isn't going to count for much in September.

Atlanta Falcons star running back Bijan Robinson is heading to the Pro Bowl for the first time in his career. The Tucson native and Salpointe Catholic product was named a Pro Bowler on Monday as a replacement for Philadelphia Eagles star Saquon Barkley, who is preparing for the Super Bowl in New Orleans.

The second-year running back will replace Philadelphia Eagles RB Saquon Barkley, who led the NFL with 2,005 rushing yards this season. The Eagles defeated the Washington Commanders on Sunday and will face the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl.

Before setting franchise records with the Atlanta Falcons, running back Bijan Robinson starred at the University of Texas -- but he almost went to Ohio State.