Bijan Robinson Age, Height, Biography & More

Bijan Robinson is an American football running back for the Atlanta Falcons and one of the NFL’s most complete young backs. The eighth overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, he earned first-team All-Pro honors in 2025 and signed a major contract extension in 2026. In the 2026 season, he is the centerpiece of Atlanta’s offense in his fourth year in the league.

Full Name	Bijan Robinson
Known For	Atlanta Falcons running back
Date of Birth	January 30, 2002
Age (as of 2026)	24
Birthplace	Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
Nationality	American
Height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Team	Atlanta Falcons
Position	Running back

Who Is Bijan Robinson?

Bijan Robinson is an American professional football player who plays as a running back for the Atlanta Falcons. Born in Tucson, Arizona, he starred at the University of Texas, where he won the Doak Walker Award as the nation’s top running back in 2022 and was named a unanimous All-American. Atlanta selected him eighth overall in the 2023 NFL Draft, and he has since become one of the league’s most productive dual-threat backs, earning Pro Bowl honors in 2024 and 2025 and first-team All-Pro honors in 2025.

Early Life & Background

Bijan Robinson was born on January 30, 2002, in Tucson, Arizona. He grew up in Tucson and attended Salpointe Catholic High School, where he set school records with 7,036 rushing yards and 114 rushing touchdowns. A highly rated recruit, he chose to play college football at the University of Texas, where he spent three seasons from 2020 to 2022 before declaring for the NFL Draft.

Career

Robinson played three seasons at Texas from 2020 to 2022, building a reputation as a powerful and elusive runner who could also contribute as a receiver. As a junior in 2022, he won the Doak Walker Award and was named a unanimous All-American. The Atlanta Falcons selected him eighth overall in the 2023 NFL Draft, and he quickly became a central part of their offense. He was named to the Pro Bowl in 2024 and 2025, and in 2025 he earned first-team All-Pro honors after rushing for 1,478 yards and adding 820 receiving yards. In 2026, the Falcons exercised his fifth-year option on April 10 and then signed him to a three-year extension worth up to $75 million on August 4. He was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week after gaining 213 scrimmage yards and scoring two touchdowns against the Green Bay Packers in Week 3, and through Week 7 of the 2026 season he had 704 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns, along with 25 receptions for 203 receiving yards.

Personal Life

Robinson grew up in Tucson, Arizona, and has stayed closely connected to his hometown, where he starred at Salpointe Catholic High School. He is known off the field for his “Bijan Mustardson” mustard brand, a playful venture built around his name that he has promoted alongside his football career.

Facts About Bijan Robinson

• He was drafted eighth overall by the Atlanta Falcons in 2023.
• He won the Doak Walker Award as college football’s top running back in 2022.
• He was a unanimous All-American at Texas in 2022.
• He earned first-team All-Pro honors in 2025.
• He signed a three-year contract extension worth up to $75 million in 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Bijan Robinson?

Bijan Robinson is 24 years old as of 2026. He was born on January 30, 2002.

How tall is Bijan Robinson?

Bijan Robinson is 5 feet 11 inches tall (1.80 m).

What team does Bijan Robinson play for?

Bijan Robinson plays for the Atlanta Falcons.

What position does Bijan Robinson play?

Bijan Robinson is a running back.

When was Bijan Robinson drafted?

Bijan Robinson was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons eighth overall in the 2023 NFL Draft.

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