Falcons bolster run, pick up Robinson at No. 8

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The Atlanta Falcons bolstered one of the best ground attacks in the NFL, taking Texas running back Bijan Robinson with the eighth overall pick in the NFL draft on Thursday night.

Robinson, 21, joins a Falcons team that ranked third in the league last season with 159.9 rushing yards per game. Tyler Allgeier led Atlanta with 1,035 yards and three touchdowns as a rookie last season, while Cordarelle Patterson had a team-high eight rushing touchdowns.

Robinson rushed for 1,580 yards on 258 carries with 18 touchdowns for the Longhorns last season.