Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs has been named the No. 9 player in the NFL’s Top 100 Players of the 2025 season. The ranking, compiled by the league’s peers, underscores Gibbs’s impact as one of the nation’s premier offensive weapons.
Alabama roots and college success
Gibbs began his collegiate career at Georgia Tech, where he posted 460 rushing yards on 89 carries as a true freshman and added 24 receptions for 303 yards. In his sophomore year he improved to 746 rushing yards and 35 catches for 465 yards. Ahead of the 2022 season he transferred to the University of Alabama, delivering his best college campaign with 926 rushing yards, seven rushing touchdowns, and 44 receptions for 444 yards.
He finished his Crimson Tide tenure with 2,132 rushing yards, 15 rushing touchdowns on 383 carries, and earned third‑team All‑American and second‑team All‑SEC honors.
From first‑round pick to Pro Bowl star
The Lions selected Gibbs ninth overall in the 2023 NFL Draft. As a rookie he appeared in 15 games, starting three, and posted 945 rushing yards on 182 attempts with 10 touchdowns while backing up veteran David Montgomery.
Gibbs’s breakout came in 2024 when he rushed for a career‑high 1,412 yards and 16 touchdowns on 250 carries, earning a Pro Bowl nod. He followed that with another strong season in 2025, tallying 1,223 yards and 13 touchdowns on 243 attempts.
Contract extension and future outlook
On April 28, 2026 the Lions exercised Gibbs’s fifth‑year option, and on August 6, 2026 the team and player agreed to a three‑year extension worth $67.5 million, including $51.5 million guaranteed. The deal secures Gibbs as a cornerstone of Detroit’s offense for the foreseeable future.
Gibbs joins a distinguished list of former Alabama players on the Top 100, including Derrick Henry (No. 15), Josh Jacobs (No. 74), Bryce Young (No. 98), and Pat Surtain II (No. 10). Their continued presence on the list reflects the Crimson Tide’s reputation for developing NFL talent.
What the ranking means for fans
For Lions supporters and Alabama alumni alike, Gibbs’s high placement validates the player’s work ethic, talent, and the coaching he received at both the collegiate and professional levels. It also highlights the importance of strong family and faith values that many fans associate with his background.
As the NFL season progresses, Gibbs is expected to remain a focal point of Detroit’s rushing attack, and his performance will be closely watched by those who follow the league’s elite players.
Original reporting: The Tuscaloosa Thread — read the source article.
