Eagles hosting Bijan Robinson for key pre-draft visit

The Philadelphia Eagles enter the 2023 NFL Draft with two first-round draft picks. That kind of ammunition gives the Eagles an excellent opportunity to continue bolstering the roster as they look to repeat in the NFC. Philadelphia holds the No. 10 overall selection and No. 30. Which means that the Eagles could realistically come away […]

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The Philadelphia Eagles enter the 2023 NFL Draft with two first-round draft picks. That kind of ammunition gives the Eagles an excellent opportunity to continue bolstering the roster as they look to repeat in the NFC.

Philadelphia holds the No. 10 overall selection and No. 30. Which means that the Eagles could realistically come away with a top-10 prospect in the draft and another prospect with a first-round grade. That is if they don't trade around – either up or down.

One prospect that the Eagles are showing some level of interest in is Texas running back Bijan Robinson. Robinson is considered to be the best running back in the class and among the best overall incoming rookies – regardless of position.

The Eagles are hosting the All-American rusher for a pre-draft visit this week. While that doesn't always tell the full story of draft plans, it is worth noting. Especially since the Eagles may be the best in the NFL at running the football.

Miles Sanders departed in free agency for the Carolina Panthers. Kenneth Gainwell and Boston Scott remain on the roster, but the potential of adding Robinson to the offense has to be intriguing for Nick Sirianni. 

Robinson has the talent to make a big difference as soon as he steps on the field. He is a well-rounded back that can run between the tackles, bounce it outside, pass protect, and catch passes. However, due to positional value, there is a chance that Robinson could fall in the draft.

Drafting Robinson would mean that Howie Roseman does something he hasn't done as general manager in Philadelphia: select a running back in the first-round. Still, Robinson is worth adding to the roster and would provide a dynamic element next to Jalen Hurts.

At the very least, the Philadelphia Eagles are doing their due diligence on one of the top prospects leading up to the draft.