In most draft classes, Jahmyr Gibbs would be running back-one, but this year, Bijan Robinson happens to be available. His first two collegian years were spent at Georgia Tech, and he then transferred to Alabama in 2022. Straight from his Freshman year, he saw reps and has continued to grow since then. While he lacks a power element in his game, he is a multidimensional player. He is one of the best receiving backs I’ve evaluated yet and is a menace when he gets into space. Whoever runs a zone-run-heavy scheme and needs an extra receiving threat will make great use of this guy.
Three all-22 games and two other games were evaluated, and clips from his film are broken down here. All relevant traits were graded based on his film. His scouting report also factored in stats and analytics, such as PFF grades. Use promo code TREYSCHNEIDER on Underdog Fantasy to match your deposit up to $100. Please gamble responsibly and leave your feedback on Twitter @FBIntellect.
| Profile |
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| 2nd RB / 1-2 RD | 5’9 / 199 | Class – JR | College – Alabama |
| Pro Comparison |
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| Alvin Kamara Light |
| Scheme |
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| Receiving/ Outside Zone/ Inside Zone |
HB Stats
2022:
RUSH YDS – 926
RUSH TDS – 7
REC YDS – 444
REC TDS – 3
YPA – 6.1
FUM – 0
Clip Analysis
This clip above shows how explosive Jahmyr Gibbs is. He quickly decides on his lane and explodes through the hole. He then had the long speed to take it to the house.
Here he shows what he can do as a receiver out of the backfield. He makes two guys miss in space and falls forward to get the TD.
Gibbs is aligned in the slot here and makes a terrific play. He first runs a sharp route and shows good spacial awareness, then nearly outruns a DB who had an angle on him.
Grades
Traits/ Skills (see bottom of the page for scale)
Each trait/attribute is graded 1-7.
| Traits | Immediate | Potential |
| SPD | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| ACC | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| AGI | 6 | 6 |
| STR | 4 | 4.3 |
| BAL | 5 | 5.6 |
| VIS | 4.5 | 6.2 |
| ELU | 5.8 | 6.2 |
| POW | 3.2 | 4.3 |
| SEC | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| DUR | 4.8 | 5 |
| CAT | 5 | 6.2 |
| RR | 4.8 | 6.2 |
| PPRO | 3.3 | 4.5 |
| HB Key | |
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| SPD – Speed ACC – Acceleration AGI – Agility STR – Strength BAL – Balance VIS – Vision ELU – Elusiveness (juke/ spin) | POW – Power (truck/ stiff arm) SEC – Ball Security DUR – Durability CAT – Catching RR – Route Running PPRO – Pass-Pro |
Player Notes
- Jahmyr Gibbs is a juiced-up and twitchy receiving back. With phenomenal speed and exceptional vision, he fits precisely what coaches love in a wide-zone back.
Pros
- All-around receiving ability is elite – he has exceptionally sharp cuts as a route runner and is hazardous in space.
- Sudden quickness; explodes through gaps.
- Reliable hands – he only dropped two catches over the whole career.
- Quick to find cutback lanes when rushing to the outside.
- Thoroughly impressive Juke move that leaves defenders in the dust.
- Change of direction is special for a 200 lb guy; stop-start ability is fantastic.
- Speed gives him the potential to dominate in a wide-zone offense.
- Just enough strength to muscle his way through contact.
- Quickly turns a catch into a run play.
- Can return kicks and is a threat doing so.
Cons
- Lacking a power element to his game, I rarely see him truck or use a stiff arm.
- You’d like for him to be a bit bigger for a three-down back.
- Doesn’t have the strength or size to hold up in pass-pro.
- Occasionally will cut back when he doesn’t need to.
Final Conclusion
I have a hard time seeing Jahmyr Gibbs fall out of the top 50. What he can bring to the right offense is truly special and difficult to find. His home-run hitting ability and what he does as a receiver will be highly coveted by a select few teams.
Combine
40 yd: 4.36
10 yd: 1.52
Shuttle:
3 cone:
Broad:
Vertical: 33.5
Bench:
Arm Length:
Hand Size:
Scales And Keys
Grading Key
POT – Potential: players’ highest upside
IMP – Impact: player’s immediate impact
Stats Key
YPA – Yards Per Attempt
FUM – Fumbles
| Draft Grade Formula | |
| Age: 21-22: | POT=(30%) IMP=(70%) |
| Age: 23-24: | POT=(28%) IMP=(72%) |
| Age:-25+: | POT=(26%) IMP=(74%) |
| Good/ bad character: | POT=(+2%/-2%) IMP=(-2%/+2%) |
| Injury: | POT=(-1%) in increments |
| OVR Grade Weight: |
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| Rush=80% Receiving=20% |
| Individual trait scale (1-7): |
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| 7 – Rare world-class skill; best in the league and no room for improvement | 6 – Great-elite skill; one of the best at that given trait but still has some room to improve | 5 – Very good; above average and has potential to be elite | 4 – Average; able to suffice but, not ideal long-term | 3 – Below average; able to suffice at college level | 2 – Poor; hinders overall play and is a liability to the team | 1 – Awful; not good enough to play given position at any level above D2 | Note: Consistency plays a large factor. |
| Overall Draft grade scale (15-100, realistically 50-86): |
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| 85 – Perfect prospect | 83 – Perennial all-pro | 81 – Bluechip prospect | 80 – Likely all-pro | 79 – Day one quality starter or superstar potential | 78 – Day one starter w/ all-pro upside | 77 – Day one starter w/ high-end upside | 76 – Day One Starter | 75 – Boom or bust | 74 – Will become quality starter within 2-3 years | 73 – Boom or bust (high risk) | 72 – Will become starter within 2-3 years | 71 – Day-one backup with starter upside |
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