Bijan Robinson knows all about Atlanta Falcons coach Arthur Smith’s commitment to a strong running game, including his history with Derrick Henry at Tennessee.
That history has Robinson excited about his opportunity to thrive in that run-first attack.
The Falcons took an offensive skill position player in the first round for the third consecutive year by selecting running back Robinson with the eighth overall pick of the NFL draft on Thursday night.
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