Has Alabama football found its lightning in a bottle at running back since Kenyan Drake?
Jahmyr Gibbs came to the Crimson Tide in the spring as a transfer from Georgia Tech. The 5-foot-11, 200-pounder recorded 1,800 all-purpose yards and seven touchdowns for the Yellow Jackets in 2021. He displayed extraordinary playmaking skills and versatility as a runner, receiver, and return specialist. Brian Robinson brought power to the Tide last year, but Gibbs provides a home run threat whenever he touches the ball. He broke a 75-yard touchdown run at Bryant-Denny Stadium for A-Day in April.
Bryce Young, the reigning Heisman Trophy winner, spoke about his new teammate in Atlanta for SEC Media Days.