Former Georgia Tech Running Back Jahmyr Gibbs Poised To Go In First Round Of 2023 NFL Draft

Gibbs might be the first or second running back off the board tonight

Author:
Jackson Caudell
Publish date:
Apr 27, 2023 4:28 PM EDT

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Yellow Jackets fans might hear a familiar name called during the 2023 NFL Draft tonight.

Former Yellow Jackets running back Jahmyr Gibbs, who played his final college season at Alabama, is projected to be a first-round pick tonight.

Both ESPN's Todd McShay and Mel Kiper Jr have Gibbs landing with the Cincinnati Bengals with the 28th pick and that would be a great spot for Gibbs. The Bengals have one of the best offenses in the NFL and he would fit in fit in well with his speed and ability to catch the ball out of the backfield.

Gibbs spent his first two seasons as a collegiate player in Atlanta playing for former Yellow Jackets head coach Geoff Collins. Gibbs came to Georgia Tech as one of the top recruits in the country and is one of the highest-rated recruits that has ever signed and played with Georgia Tech. He was a member of the 2020 recruiting class that also included former Yellow Jackets quarterback Jeff Sims, who transferred to Nebraska this offseason.

During his career on The Flats, Gibbs ran for 1.206 yards and eight touchdowns while averaging 5.2 yards per carry. He also caught 60 passes for 773 yards and five touchdowns. He was one of the fastest and most electric players in the country, despite the team not having the kind of record most had hoped for when Gibbs signed with the Yellow Jackets.

Gibbs decided to transfer from Georgia Tech after the 2021 season and he instantly became one of the most sought-after players in the transfer portal. Gibbs decided to play for Alabama and pursue a national championship, as well as hope to be a first-round pick. This season at Alabama, Gibbs ran for 926 yards and seven touchdowns and averaged 6.1 yards per carry. He also caught 44 passes for 444 yards and three touchdowns. While Alabama did not make the playoff or the SEC Championship game this year, it was still a fantastic year for Gibbs, who was perhaps the most reliable player on the Alabama offense aside from quarterback Bryce Young.

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