Is Falcons rookie Bijan Robinson a top-five fantasy RB?

Now that the 2023 NFL draft has come and gone, teams are gearing up for the start of training camp and organized team activities. Additionally, fans are gearing up for their offseason fantasy football drafts.

The Falcons selected running Bijan Robinson in the first round, and by doing so, they put themselves back on the fantasy radar. In a traditional 10-player league, Robinson is projected as ESPN’s No. 6 rated player and fourth-rated fantasy running back going into the 2023 NFL season.

While this projection may seem high for a rookie joining a backfield which already features a 1,000-yard rusher, running backs can often make or break your fantasy season. This is because the league is shifting away from that traditional bell-cow running back.

Many teams don’t even have a clear starter, so it helps to target players who can both run and catch the ball out of the backfield. Robinson is definitely someone who can do more than just carry the football.

Falcons head coach Arthur Smith has reiterated that the rookie will be used in a multitude of ways this season, but is the former Texas star worthy of a first-round selection?

Let’s check out ESPN’s 2023 RB rankings to better understand the kind of expectations Robinson is up against this season.