Bijan Robinson’s 2021 Season and the Texas No. 5 Jersey

Before his Doak Walker Award season at Texas, Bijan Robinson put together a 2021 sophomore season that showed what was coming: 1,127 rushing yards and 11 rushing touchdowns, plus 26 catches for 295 yards and four more scores, according to his Wikipedia statistics table. He was named first-team All-Big 12. If you are deciding on a Bijan Robinson jersey, that middle season is a good story to anchor it.

The TCU Game

The signature performance of that year came on October 2, 2021, against TCU. Robinson carried 35 times for 216 yards and two touchdowns. It was the kind of workload that showed Texas would build its offense around him.

How 2021 Fits His Texas Career

• 2020: 703 rushing yards and 4 rushing touchdowns as a freshman, plus Alamo Bowl MVP.
• 2021: 1,127 rushing yards, 11 rushing touchdowns, 4 receiving touchdowns, first-team All-Big 12.
• 2022: 1,580 rushing yards and 18 rushing touchdowns, the Doak Walker Award and unanimous All-American honors.

His Texas totals came to 3,410 rushing yards and 33 rushing touchdowns over 31 games. The Atlanta Falcons then took him eighth overall in the 2023 NFL Draft.

Why the Middle Season Matters to Fans

Sophomore years rarely get the spotlight. For Robinson, 2021 was the year he went from promising freshman to the clear lead back, and the receiving numbers showed he was more than a runner. If you like a jersey tied to a player’s growth, rather than only his peak, that season is a good fit.

Choosing a Texas No. 5

Robinson wore No. 5 at Texas. The product photo above shows a Texas Longhorns No. 5 Bijan Robinson football design in burnt orange. A few things to check:

• Make sure the listing says Texas Longhorns, not his pro team, if you want the college version.
• Some Bijan designs carry later patches, such as a state map and SEC patch, which were added after his Big 12 seasons. Pick the style you prefer, knowing the patch is a newer detail.
• For a white or black look, compare photos on each listing.

Bijan designs are grouped on the Bijan Robinson Texas Longhorns jersey page on this site.

Gift Notes

A card that reads “Oct. 2, 2021 vs. TCU: 35 carries, 216 yards” makes the jersey personal for a fan who remembers that game. For a younger fan, sizing up one gives room to grow, since college football jerseys are often worn over a T-shirt.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many yards did Bijan Robinson run for in 2021?

Robinson ran for 1,127 yards and 11 touchdowns as a Texas sophomore in 2021 and caught 26 passes for 295 yards and four touchdowns. He was named first-team All-Big 12 that season.

What number did Bijan Robinson wear at Texas?

Robinson wore No. 5 for the Texas Longhorns from 2020 through 2022. Atlanta drafted him eighth overall in 2023.