Following another productive season, Tucson native and Atlanta Falcons star running back Bijan Robinson was named a Top 100 NFL player entering the 2025 season.
The Salpointe Catholic graduate and former first-round draft pick checked in at .
The remainder of the NFL Top 100 will be revealed throughout the summer and conclude on Sept. 1. Players 51-60 will be revealed this upcoming week, between Monday and Friday.
Robinson is entering his third season in the NFL after becoming one of the top running backs in the league. Robinson finished last season third in the NFL in rushing yards (1,456) and rushing touchdowns (14) behind Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry.
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson celebrates after a game against the New York Giants in Atlanta, Dec. 22, 2024.
Robinson also led the NFL in missed tackles forced (117) and was third in yards after contact (728), according to Robinson became the first Tucsonan to receive Pro Bowl honors since former Amphi receiver and returner Michael Bates (Carolina Panthers) in 2000.
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Since Robinson was drafted eighth overall by the Falcons in 2023, he has recorded 3,330 all-purpose yards and 23 touchdowns.
Robinson returns to Arizona this season on Dec. 21, when the Falcons visit the Cardinals in Glendale. After finishing the 2024 season 8-9, Atlanta is looking to make the playoffs for the first time since 2017.
Contact Justin Spears, the Star’s Arizona football beat reporter, at jspears@tucson.com. On X(Twitter): @JustinESports
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