Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson. Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Watch: Falcons RB Bijan Robinson breaking ankles looks even cooler from above

By Andrew Kulha | Last updated 9/20/23

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson has a chance to be special.

For those wondering why the Falcons chose to draft the Texas running back No. 8 overall in what appeared to be a terrible value spot for the position, it was plays like the one below against the Green Bay Packers that make it clear that Atlanta saw a potential superstar in the 5-foot-11, 215-pound do-everything back.

Oh my good god Bijan Robinson.
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— JPAFootball (@jasrifootball) September 17, 2023

That one play highlighted everything Robinson can do in the NFL, and it truly is a special package. He has speed, vision, cutting ability and that little bit of "wiggle" that can't be taught but makes truly great running backs great.

That play looked incredible on the broadcast, but the Falcons recently released a view of the run that will blow your mind.

Shifty

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— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) September 20, 2023

If you weren't keep track, that was multiple cuts, three missed tackles and multiple broken ankles on one play. It was like watching a young Barry Sanders start figuring out his skills, and certainly the Falcons are hoping that Robinson will have half the career Sanders did — but he could end up being just as good.

Through two games, Robinson has rushed for 180 yards, 124 of which came in Week 2 against the Packers. He's also caught 10 of 11 passes thrown his way for 75 yards and a touchdown.

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