Nick Saban has seen numerous successful running backs become developed within the Crimson Tide program and go on to have successful careers in the NFL. The trend will likely continue into 2022 with a new face.
Jahmyr Gibbs joins Alabama via the NCAA transfer portal. Gibbs, a rising junior, played his first two seasons at Georgia Tech, and was very effective in running the ball.
Now, Gibbs is likely to become the Crimson Tide’s RB1 in 2022 and build upon his career stats of 232 carries for 1,206 yards and eight touchdowns, as well as his pass-catching stats, which include 60 receptions for 773 yards and five touchdowns.
Robbie Weinstein of 247Sports broke down the SEC’s expected started running backs and ranked them according to their production from the recent 2021 season.
Gibbs ranks near the middle of the pack at No. 5.
Weinstein writes,
“Alabama always has a ton of depth thanks to how it recruits, but Gibbs is a former 4-star prospect who played great for Georgia Tech over two seasons.
One of the big reasons why Gibbs is going to be on the field a ton? He is one of the nation’s top receiving backs, having combined for 60 receptions for 773 yards and five touchdowns through the air with the Yellow Jackets. Gibbs and Bryce Young are going to be extremely dangerous together.”
It is expected that Gibbs will have to compete to earn the starting role, as others like Trey Sanders and Jase McClellan are going to try and claim it.
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