The good news: The former Ohio State star caught 15 passes for 347 yards in his last full-game performance. Alabama running back Jahmyr Gibbs (1) is tackled by Kansas State safety Drake Cheatum (21) as he carries the ball during the first half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. With the departures of D’Andre Swift to Philadelphia and Jamaal Williams to New Orleans, Gibbs is already atop the Detroit depth chart, with only David Montgomery to challenge him for goal-line carries. A smart move, as he totaled 1,370 yards and 10 TDs in his one season playing for Nick Saban.
Jahmyr Gibbs (Lions RB)Īlabama’s latest standout back joined the Tide after two years at Georgia Tech.
But he could be the next Jamaal Charles or Priest Holmes, finding fantasy stardom after leaving Austin.Ītlanta Falcons rookie running back Bijan Robinson (7) catches a pass during the NFL football team’s rookie minicamp Friday, May 12, 2023, in Flowery Branch, Ga. Will he be a Longhorns legend like Earl Campbell or Ricky Williams? Probably not. But for now he’s the top prospect coming off a 1,894-yard, 20-touchdown season as a senior. This Texas standout was the highest running back draft pick since Saquon Barkley in 2018, which means Robinson may have a lot of trouble getting paid five years down the road. But it is highly likely that the year’s top rookie will be among these running backs and receivers: : 1. The draft day spotlight back in April was fixed on the top quarterbacks. And fantasy mavens will find two blue-chip running backs, and a handful of other rookies who may post solid numbers for cost-conscious teams at an affordable price. There are just too many affordable options at the position.Īnother influx of prospects is heading into training camps this week. While meal-ticket runners are still vital to winning football, standouts such as Saquon Barkley and Josh Jacobs are finding it impossible to get suitable long-term contracts. Or Taylor Swift.īut if you’re a star NFL running back, not so much. These days it’s pretty easy to get paid the big bucks.
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