Unlocking the Secrets Behind the Story You Thought You Knew

Before Bijan Robinson became the electrifying running back lighting up the NFL fields for the Atlanta Falcons, he was a hot commodity in college recruiting circles—a veritable juggernaut in the 2020 class. Now, here’s the twist: he almost took his talents to USC, chasing a dream intertwined with the legacy of Reggie Bush, a Trojans legend whose number 5 jersey is retired but clearly not forgotten. Imagine that for a second—Robinson suiting up in cardinal and gold, but only if he could resurrect Bush’s iconic #5. Talk about a power move, right? Instead, Robinson found his home with Texas and got to wear that coveted number himself, carving out a legacy of his own. But it begs the question—how different would college football history look if Bijan had brought his speed and talent to the Coliseum? The crossroads of legacy, loyalty, and numbers make this recruiting saga a fascinating what-if that still lingers in the minds of football fans. LEARN MORE.Before Bijan Robinson was a star running back in the NFL for the Atlanta Falcons, he played for the Texas football team. As one of the top recruits in the entire 2020 recruiting class, Robinson had a lot of good options for college. He ended up picking the Longhorns, but Ohio State and USC were a couple of his top choices as well. In fact, Robinson did give the Trojans an opportunity to land him.

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