Bijan Robinson ‘Will Assess Everything’ Regarding Texas Longhorns Future Following Baylor Game

Bijan Robinson may have the chance to turn into one of many extra sought-after prospects within the 2023 NFL Draft ought to he elect to go professional. He additionally may very well be a think about reviving Texas ought to he return for his senior season. 

For these on the lookout for a solution now, Robinson does not have one. A minimum of not within the public eye. 

Robinson instructed reporters Monday that he’ll mull over his choices relating to his future with the No. Texas 23 Longhorns (7-4, 5-3 Large 12) following their season-finale towards Baylor. Ought to the Longhorns win, plus ought to Kansas State fall to Kansas on the street, the workforce would instantly prep for a Large 12 Championship rematch towards No. 4 TCU. 

That is the place Robinson’s focus is getting into Thanksgiving. 

“After the season, I’ll assess every little thing,” Robinson stated. “I’ll speak to my household, the coaches right here and the those who I’ve been speaking to this entire time about these sorts of choices.”

Robinson is coming off his greatest sport with the Burnt Orange program since arriving on campus in 2020. He totaled 243 dashing yards off 25 carries and scored 4 touchdowns earlier than being benched by the third quarter. Robinson additionally averaged a season-high 9.7 yards per run and was credited with three “explosive” performs of 20 yards or extra. 

This season, Robinson leads the Large 12 in dashing yards (1,401), yards from scrimmage (1,715) and whole touchdowns (18). After final week’s outing, the junior additionally tied Chris Gilbert for fifth all-time amongst Texas’ profession dashing leaders. 

“He’s such a pleasant human being, and typically he doesn’t get sufficient credit score for the aggressive spirit that he has,” Texas coach Steve Sarkisian stated Saturday. “You don’t get to the place you’re at in your profession by simply being proficient.”

Sarkisian stated his focus is on Friday’s matchup towards the Bears (6-5, 4-4 Large 12), who final season mounted a 21-point second-half efficiency in Waco to defeat Texas 31-24. The defeat marked a 3rd consecutive outing the place the Longhorns did not construct off its first-half lead, ultimately taking part in an element within the six-game midseason shedding streak. 

Sarkisian stated he’ll focus on Robinson’s future as soon as the season involves a detailed. That features the bowl sport and potential convention championship. 

“I at all times attempt to put these sorts of talks off till after (the season),” Sarkisian stated Monday. “I believe that creates muddle in these guys. I do know he needs to come back in right here Friday and play properly, wire into the sport plan. When that point comes and the common season dies down, we’ll have these discussions. Not simply with him however along with his household. ” 

Robinson didn’t decide to taking part in in Texas’ bowl sport subsequent month no matter Friday’s final result. Ought to the Longhorns discover a solution to defeat the Horned Frogs (11-0, 8-0 Large 12) in Arlington, they’d routinely be granted a bid to the Sugar Bowl because the Large 12 consultant. If not, Texas may struggle for both the Cheez-It Bowl or Alamo Bowl, each of which will likely be performed on Dec. 29. 

A projected first-round decide in subsequent April’s draft, Robinson is taken into account the highest working again prospect getting into the ultimate sport of the common season. Ought to he play in both the subsequent two-to-three video games, he’ll have an opportunity to turn into the fourth all-time main rusher, surpassing each Gilbert and Jamaal Charles (3,328 profession dashing yards).

For his profession, Robinson has rushed for 3,231 yards on 510 carries and 31 touchdowns. He is averaged 6.3 yards per run, 8.4 yards per catch and tacked on eight receiving touchdowns. 

Kickoff from Royal-Memorial Stadium is about for 11 a.m. 

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