It appears the Atlanta Hawks may have a gem in running back Bijan Robinson.
The 2023 No. 8 pick made his preseason debut Friday when the Atlanta Falcons hosted the Cincinnati Bengals and it did not take long for him to produce some highlight reel-worthy plays.
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The former Texas Longhorn only played one drive in the game but was extremely effective, earning 20 yards on four carries.