He’s shown huge potential in the gaming industry at Georgia Tech, and now Jahmyr Gibbs could be a bluff contender for Heisman after his move to Alabama. How will the Gibbs poll develop between now and April? We’ll track his progress – and any missteps – right here, in his Player Center. Consider it a one-stop shop for keeping tabs on Gibbs during the draft process.
2022 season updates
September 10 (20 Alabama, Texas 19)
After a tough first inning, Alabama chose to put the ball in Bryce Young’s hand, meaning the offense spent most of the third and fourth quarters running away from the running game. However, Gibbs—who could end up being a huge year in multiple areas—found a way to make plays underneath. He showed chemistry with Young in passing situations, routinely beating the linebacker and safety on the corner tracks in the middle of the field. When he had these opportunities as a receiver, Gibbs showed great speed and footwork in short areas.
He only had 22 yards in nine rounds in the game, but had nine passes for 74 yards and landed. While it’s unclear how much Alabama trusts him or Jase McClellan (who had an 81-yard TD) in short-range situations at the moment, a lot of that work has gone to Young. However, this crime should highlight all that Gibbs can do as a multitool weapon. – Nick Baumgardner
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October 1 in Arkansas
October 8 vs Texas A&M
October 15 in Tennessee
Dane Brugler pre-season standings: #38 overall
Positional ranking: 4
Athletic All-American First Team (Multi-Purpose Player)
What you need to know
Gibbs, one of the top 100 recruits in the 2020 class, surprised many when he remained committed to Georgia Tech across several SEC programs such as Alabama, Florida and LSU. As part of the backfield committee, he quickly established himself as one of the Yellow Jackets’ top offensive players, leading the team in rushing yards (746) and yards per reception (13.3) in 2021. After his sophomore year, Gibbs entered the transfer gate and signed with Alabama out Last season. – Dean Bruegler
Scouts pre-season report
Although small by NFL standards, Gibbs is a dynamic ball bearer and should thrive with Tuscaloosa’s passing and blocking attack. With his athletic talents and soft hands, Georgia Tech Transfer is a runaway as a passing pro – especially on corner roads, where he can cross the face of defenders and create a runway for himself. – Bruggler
more
• SEC project only: Gibbs is the second choice behind Will Anderson
• College Football Transfer Portal 100: Ranking the Most Influential Newcomers
• Why Jammers Gibbs and Henry Two Too are Alabama’s second most valuable players
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