The Atlanta Falcons running back’s business ventures and philanthropic efforts overshadow his personal net worth.
Key Takeaways
- Bijan Robinson is in his second NFL season with the Falcons.
- The 22-year-old signed a four-year $21.97 million contract with the Falcons in 2023.
- Besides his hefty contract, Robinson has managed to leverage his NIL into multiple lucrative deals and is actively involved in personal business ventures and philanthropy.
Bijan Robinson, the NFL running back for the Atlanta Falcons, is one of the fastest-growing newcomers in the league.
Drafted eighth overall by the Falcons in the 2023 NFL draft, Robinson signed a four-year, $21.96 million contract, including a $12.97 million signing bonus and full guarantee.
The contract is quite substantial for a rookie running back, but his outstanding college performance potentially made the price worth it for the Falcons.
As he plays in his second NFL season and continues to give his all, many Falcons fans are curious to know more about the 22-year-old’s lifestyle, contract details, and net worth.
Atlanta Falcons Contract
While Bijan Robinson’s net worth has not been explicitly published, his publicly available contract and career earnings help to establish a rough estimate.
As mentioned, Robinson’s four-year contract is worth $21.97 million, or $21,958,544, to be precise, of which he has already been paid $15.47 million in full.
He will make an additional $1.75 million by the end of the year.
His salary will consist of a $915,000 base salary and an $833,116 roster bonus.
NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) Deals
In addition to his contract, Bijan is estimated to have a substantial NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) valuation.
While still a Texas Longhorn, his NIL valuation was estimated at $1.8, according to On3.
In an interview with C4 Energy Drink, Bijan revealed that at one point, he was overwhelmed by all the NIL Deals he was offered.
He said,
It became like really stressful for me live with the brand news.
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here was a point where like, I wasn’t talking to my mom. I was gonna talk to her like, once every, like three weeks. And it was because I was not trying to ask my mom, like, I felt I was just too tired, mentally and physically.
His NIL deals began in July of 2021. He signed his first deal with Raising Cane’s even before his sophomore year was over.
Robinson also partnered with Cameo, Lamborghini Austin, and Athletic Brewing Company.
Lamborghini Austin manager Bruce Knox said about the partnership,
You look at speed, performance and design of the Lamborghini sports car, it really represents who Bijan is on the field
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By the end of his junior season with Texas, he had collaborated with 10 different companies.
Personal Business Ventures And Philanthropy
Bijan Robinson has been involved in personal business ventures and philanthropy.
“Bijan Mustardson: The Official Dijon of Bijan ” is a dip brand that was launched in August 2022.
The brand is set to launch a trio of new flavors in 2024: classic, honey, and spicy, which will complement the existing Dijon variety on grocery store shelves nationwide.
Co-founder David Hughes said,
The success that it has seen in 18 months is unbelievable. We sold mustard in every state in the entire United States.
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Bijan’s aunt and manager, Cleyrissa Robinson, helped him set up “The Bijan Robinson Foundation” after signing the deal with the Falcons.
It was finally officially founded in 2023 with three areas of focus: faith, homelessness, and youth.
The NFLPA reported that Robinson has contributed $300,000 to a project in Austin, Texas, which aims to provide affordable, permanent housing and a supportive community for individuals transitioning from chronic homelessness.
He has also made numerous other donations to non-profits that aim at helping children alleviate hardship through sports, including the Austin Junior Jags youth football and cheerleading program, to which he personally donated $25,000.
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson donated $300,000 to Mobile Loaves & Fishes to support Community First! Village in Austin, Texas. This helps provide housing and support for those formerly experiencing homelessness. 👏 #CommunityMVP pic.twitter.com/euys8e3uFU
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In Case You Didn’t Know
- Bijan set a state record in Arizona by rushing for 7,036 yards and scoring 114 touchdowns at Salpointe Catholic High School. His impressive performance earned him the Arizona Gatorade Football Player of the Year award as a senior.
- The name “Bijan” is of Persian origin and means “hero.” His mother named him after Iranian fashion designer Bijan Pakzad.
