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WATCH: Longhorns RB Bijan Robinson Reacts to Selection in Cowboys Mock Draft

Former Texas Longhorns running back Bijan Robinson couldn't help but smile after seeing the Dallas Cowboys selected in a recent NFL mock draft.
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WATCH: Longhorns RB Bijan Robinson Reacts to Selection in Cowboys Mock Draft
WATCH: Longhorns RB Bijan Robinson Reacts to Selection in Cowboys Mock Draft

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It's anyone's guess where former Texas Longhorns running back Bijan Robinson will end up once the 2023 NFL Draft rolls around in April.

But even though Robinson will give the professional answer by saying he doesn't care which team drafts him, he clearly had a bit of added excitement once he saw that ESPN draft expert Mel Kiper Jr. had Robinson slated to go to the Dallas Cowboys at No. 26 overall in his latest mock draft.

"Ah, ha!'' Robinson said. "We won't know until Draft Day where I'm at ... but that's cool because I play here in Texas (with) relationships. ... But it's wherever God places me.''

Robinson, who won the 2022 Doak Walker Award as the best running back in the nation, led the Big 12 Conference in carries (258), rushing yards (1,580) and rushing touchdowns (18) during the regular season. Robinson also led the nation with 1,894 total scrimmages yards (1,580 rushing, 314 receiving) and was second in total touchdowns (20) during the regular season.

Should the dominoes fall in Dallas' favor, a big-time name like Robinson could be exactly what Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is looking for.

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ZACH DIMMITT

Zach Dimmitt is the Deputy Editor for Texas Longhorns On SI and Texas A&M Aggies On SI. He also contributes as a writer for the On SI channels of the Oregon Ducks, Baltimore Ravens and Tennessee Titans. He was previously the editor-in-chief of Buffalo Bills on SI, Philadelphia Eagles on SI and Seattle Seahawks on SI. Born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, Dimmitt received his Bachelor’s Degree in journalism at the University of Texas at Austin in 2022. He originally started with SI’s Fan Nation network in 2021, providing extensive coverage of the NFL and NBA along with college football and basketball. In that time, Dimmitt has published thousands of stories and has reached millions of people across multiple fan bases. You can follow him on X at @ZachDimmitt7

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