The Atlanta Falcons surprised many when they selected running back Bijan Robinson with the No. 8 pick in the 2023 NFL draft, which marked the first time a running back was drafted in the top 10 since Saquon Barkley in 2018.
However, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports that more teams might start following Atlanta's lead, as many believe that Robinson's selection "signifies a boiling point." Fowler went on to explain what teams could be thinking:
"The logic goes like this: Teams typically draft first-rounders with the second contract in mind. Is the player in question a long-term solution at the position?