There's a reason why Bijan Robinson is expected to be the only running back selected in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. The former Texas Longhorns standout has all the attributes of a future NFL star, with the potential to make a good offense a special one. 

At 6-foot and 215 pounds, Robinson has the ideal size for a starting running back. He parlayed his physical gifts into a highly successful career at Texas that included a 2022 campaign where he amassed nearly 1,900 total yards and 20 touchdowns. 

An extremely elusive back, Robinson at times looked like a bigger version of Barry Sanders while at Texas. After making defenders miss, Robinson often found himself in the end zone after leaving defensive backs in his wake. When he wasn't running the ball, Robinson could be found picking up a blitz in pass protection. He was also often on the receiving end of passes while showing off his versatility. 

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Vision and decisiveness are two of Robinson's best qualities as a football player. Using his keen vision, Robinson typically doesn't waste time figuring out where he's going to run. That ability should serve him well at the next level as he gets acclimated to playing within a pro offense. 

While the value of the position has been diminished in recent years, running backs are still a very important part of any successful offense. Just ask the Chiefs who, including the playoffs, went 13-1 in games with then-rookie Isiah Pacheco in the starting lineup. 

With the NFL Draft just around the corner, here are the five teams that would benefit most by selecting Robinson. 

 

1. Buffalo Bills

This was the Bills' first-round pick in CBS Sports NFL Draft expert Ryan Wilson's seven-round mock draft. As Wilson noted in his piece, the Bills could use a back who can complement James Cook, who in a backup role last season ran for over 500 yards and averaged 5.7 yards-per-carry. The Bills also need a back who can replace Devin Singletary, who signed with the Texans in free agency. 

Robinson would add even more firepower to a Buffalo offense that currently features quarterback Josh Allen and fellow Pro Bowlers Stefon Diggs and Dawson Knox. His presence would likely force defenses to pay less attention to Buffalo's receivers, which could lead to an MVP-caliber 2023 season for Allen.