Former Longhorn Bijan Robinson's shadow still looms large over Texas

[ASFN Admin]

Texas has had some great running backs. Heisman winners Earl Campbell and Rick Williams lead the pack, but Jamaal Charles and Bijan Robinson aren't far behind. Bijan, the best UT back in the past decade, is still having a huge impact on Longhorns recruiting.

Robinson has now been in the NFL for three full seasons. Rounding into his prime, in 2025 the former Longhorn set the single season rushing record for the Atlanta Falcons.

But the memory of Robinson running in Burnt Orange is still very fresh with many running back recruits. Two backs, one already enrolled at UT and one commitment, have cited Bijan as a hero. That admiration has certainly helped Steve Sarkisian recruit.

Four-star 2027 RB Noah Roberts commits to Texas Longhorns Football

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On Friday, 2027 Chandler, Arizona running back Noah Roberts committed to coach Steve Sarkisian and the Longhorns program. New UT running backs coach Jabbar Juluke was instrumental in getting the 6-foot-1, 190-pound back to commit to Texas.

But Roberts also cited fellow Arizonian Bijan as an inspiration. The Basha High School senior says he has spent years idolizing the Longhorn legend, calling Robinson “an inspiration.” Bijan went to Salpointe Catholic High School in Tucson.

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