Jahmyr Gibbs

Jahmyr Gibbs (/dʒəˈmɪər/ jə-MEER; born March 20, 2002), nicknamed "Sonic", is an American professional football running back for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and Alabama Crimson Tide. Gibbs was selected with the 12th overall pick by the Lions in the first round of the 2023 NFL draft, becoming part of a rushing tandem with David Montgomery to start his career. In 2024, Gibbs set a Detroit franchise record for the most touchdowns scored in a single season (20), which also led the league. He was selected to the Pro Bowl three times in his first three NFL seasons, from 2023 to 2025.

Gibbs grew up in Dalton, Georgia, and attended Dalton High School. He rushed for 897 yards and 10 touchdowns as a sophomore, and 1,431 yards and 20 touchdowns in his junior season. As a senior, Gibbs led the state with 2,554 rushing yards and 40 touchdowns and was named first team all-state, the Georgia 6-A 2020 Offensive Player of the Year and a first team All-American by Sports Illustrated. He was also invited to play in the 2020 All-American Bowl. Gibbs finished his high school career with 4,882 rushing yards and 70 touchdowns.