Jahmyr Gibbs is starting to roll offensively in practice for the Detroit Lions.
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He was taken in the first round of the NFL Draft because of his speed, explosiveness, playmaking abilities, and versatility in the passing game. Fans of the Lions are seeing why its team chose to select Gibbs at No. 12 overall. He showed in one season at the University of Alabama he was worthy of a first-round flyer. The 5-foot-9, 199-pounder had 926 yards rushing, 444 yards receiving, 258 kick return yards, and ten touchdowns. Gibbs led the Crimson Tide for receptions in 2022 (44) and had three touchdown catches. According to NFL Rookie Watch, the native Georgian is off to a ‘hot start’ with the Lions’ first-team offense.
Jahmyr Gibbs’ footwork is too CLEAN 😳
Gibbs has reportedly gotten off to a “hot start” with the Lions’ first team.
Gibbs is also reportedly looking forward to being used as a “Swiss army knife” in the Lions’ offense.
Lions fans have a LOT to be excited for in their rookie RB. pic.twitter.com/dxdJBbDH1x
— NFL Rookie Watch (@NFLRookieWatxh) June 13, 2023
Detroit has not had a running back to boast about since Barry Sanders.
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Gibbs can give the fans the excitement they crave.
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