Bijan Robinson’s rise from Texas standout to NFL star just picked up another headline, this time from one of football’s most recognizable brands.
EA Sports has slotted the former Longhorns running back at 95 overall in Madden NFL 27, putting him fourth among all running backs in the game. Only Jahmyr Gibbs, Christian McCaffrey, and Jonathan Taylor came in higher.
That ranking tracks with the season Robinson just delivered for the Atlanta Falcons. He has kept climbing since entering the league, and this latest boost reflects the way he’s become a problem for defenses in multiple ways. He can beat teams as a runner, he can work as a receiver, and he gives opponents something to worry about every time he gets the ball.
For Texas fans, none of this should feel surprising. Robinson showed the same traits in Austin that now define his NFL game: vision, explosiveness, balance, and receiving ability. He left Texas as one of the program’s most accomplished running backs before becoming a first-round NFL Draft pick.
Three seasons into his professional career, Robinson’s status has only grown. His highlight-reel runs, knack for forcing missed tackles, and value in the passing game have made him a centerpiece in Atlanta and one of the league’s biggest names.
Madden ratings always stir up debate, and Robinson’s 95 will surely invite some arguments about where he belongs. Still, the number puts him firmly in the top tier and confirms what his play has already shown: he’s among the NFL’s elite backs.
For Texas, it’s another reminder of the talent the program has sent to the next level. Robinson continues to carry that Longhorn legacy on Sundays, and now he’s doing it in Madden NFL 27, too.
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