Bijan Robinson absolutely shattered expectations last season for the Atlanta Falcons, piling up an NFL-leading 2,298 yards from scrimmage. After a monster 2025 campaign, he is now a legit contender for the No. 1 spot in the upcoming player-voted NFL Top 100 rankings. Last year, his peers had him at No. 62, so this is about to be one of the most insane jumps we’ve ever seen on that list.
The Numbers Are Just Wild
Robinson’s production was off the charts, setting a franchise record for scrimmage yards. We are talking about 1,478 rushing yards, which ranked fourth in the entire league, plus an incredible 820 receiving yards, putting him second among all running backs. He was averaging 5.1 yards per carry on 287 attempts, snagging 79 passes. Seriously, the guy was a walking highlight reel, impacting games from literally anywhere on the field. He racked up seven rushing touchdowns and added four through the air for a sick 11 total scores. This wasn’t just good, it was historic.
From #62 to Absolutely Undeniable
His incredible season earned Robinson first-team All-Pro honors, a Pro Bowl selection, and he was a finalist for the 2025 AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year award. His 2,298 scrimmage yards rank as the 12th-highest single-season total in NFL history! Get this: Robinson is only the second running back EVER to hit at least 1,400 rushing yards and 800 receiving yards in the same season. That is some elite company. He’s now battling for top recognition alongside beasts like Josh Allen, Myles Garrett, Saquon Barkley, and Christian McCaffrey. Running backs usually get less love than QBs or dominant pass rushers when talking about the best overall player, but Robinson’s 2025 season makes him impossible to ignore.
So, will he actually grab that top spot? The Top 10 reveal is scheduled to drop between August 24 and September 4. We find out soon if his peers crown him the king.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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