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Falcons' Bijan Robinson Corrects Mispronunciation of His Name Ahead of 2025 Season
27 Jul
Summary
- Bijan Robinson's first name is pronounced "bih-ZHAHN," not "bee-ZHAHN"
- Robinson had a standout college career at Texas, rushing for 3,410 yards and 33 touchdowns
- In his first two NFL seasons with the Falcons, Robinson has emerged as a star running back
Bijan Robinson, the star running back for the Atlanta Falcons, is gearing up for his third NFL season with a crucial correction: his first name is pronounced "bih-ZHAHN," not "bee-ZHAHN" as many have been saying.
Robinson, who played college football at the University of Texas from 2020 to 2022, first became a household name during his standout tenure with the Longhorns. In that span, he amassed 3,410 rushing yards and 33 touchdowns, cementing his status as one of the top running back prospects in the country.
The Falcons recognized Robinson's talent, selecting him with the eighth overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. In his rookie season, Robinson made an immediate impact, rushing for 976 yards and 4 touchdowns. He followed that up with an even more impressive sophomore campaign in 2024, racking up 1,456 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns.
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Now, as Robinson prepares for the 2025 season, he wants to ensure that his name is pronounced correctly. During a recent appearance on the NFL Network, the running back made it clear that the proper pronunciation is "bih-ZHAHN," not the more common "bee-ZHAHN."
With Robinson firmly established as a focal point of the Falcons' offense, the team and its fans will be eager to see the star back in action when the season kicks off on September 7 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
