As Bijan Robinson adjusts to his NFL house with the Falcons, the previous Texas working again additionally earned his need to put on the esteemed Disagree. 7 jersey for the franchise.
Robinson wore Disagree. 5 for the Longhorns. On the other hand, he instructed newshounds next the Falcons rookie camp on Friday that he sought after to put on Disagree. 7 as a result of the quantity’s biblical reference for final touch.
However the 21-year-old additionally knew the accountability of dressed in the quantity related to Falcons legend Michael Vick. Maximum not too long ago, kicker Younghoe Koo donned the Disagree. 7.
When Robinson gained the kindness from Koo and the previous four-time Professional Bowler to assert the quantity, he was once stoked concerning the alternative.
“When I asked Koo if I can wear it, he was super cool about it,” Robinson instructed newshounds. “Then the coaches asked Vick if I can wear it and he was super excited about it. But I think it’s pretty cool to continue on such a great number.”
The Falcons decided on Robinson at Disagree. 8 on this yr’s NFL draft. As a youthful at Texas utmost season, Robison in a rush for 1,580 yards and 18 touchdowns generation averaging greater than six yards in step with elevate.
If he supplies the similar more or less pleasure Vick delivered to fanatics in Atlanta, nearest the select—and the jersey quantity change—will probably be neatly use it.
