by: Barkley Truax • 1 hour ago • BarkleyTruax
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) is interviewed after OTA. – Dale Zanine/USA TODAY Sports
It’s Bijan. Not, Bijan .
The Atlanta Falcons running back just corrected all the analysts who have been pronouncing his name wrong for years. Bijan Robinson revealed the correct way to say his first name during training camp on Saturday.
This is how to pronounce @Bijan5Robinson‘s first name, straight from the man himself ️
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The may come as a surprise to many, as just about every announcer, commentator, analyst has called him by the incorrect pronunciation this whole time. And even his college coach, Steve Sarkisian is a part of the issue. Just watch this clip from 2021 where he speaks about his, at the time, star running back.
The Falcons tailback has simply had to endure the masses incorrectly saying his name, all while taking it in stride. It seems like it doesn’t really bother the star running back. He’s doing just fine on the field.
In two seasons in the NFL, Robinson has emerged as one of the NFL’s premier tailbacks. He has yet to miss a game and has nearly eclipsed 2,500 rushing yards in 34 appearances. He has 18 touchdowns to his credit as well.