He missed Saturday’s practice because of a minor ankle injury, but Jahmyr Gibbs returned to work for the Detroit Lions in Sunday’s rookie minicamp.
In a clip from the Lions’ social media, Gibbs took a hand-off and started making moves as a running back.
The rookies hit the field for the first time this week! pic.twitter.com/GjgWDHEIFW
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) May 14, 2023
He proved his explosiveness at Georgia Tech and Alabama. Gibbs was the most consistent receiver for the Crimson Tide, totaling a team-high 44 receptions. He recorded 444 yards receiving and three touchdowns. The 5-foot-9, 199-pounder had 926 yards rushing and seven touchdowns. He provided versatility on special teams also, posting 258 kickoff return yards. Gibbs helped Alabama to 11 wins in 2022, including a victory over Kansas State in the Allstate Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, La.
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Detroit took Gibbs at No. 12 overall in the NFL Draft. According to head coach Dan Campbell, he sees the Alvin Kamara comparison in Gibbs and views him as a marquee playmaker. It is going to be fun to see how electric he can become.
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