For Jahmyr Gibbs, his ability to not only run the ball but also catch it well began in one of the most sacred of places for a developing football star—the backyard.
Brand new Detroit Lions running back says his pass catching skills began with a group of friends playing 7-on-7 in the backyard as he found himself also wanting to catch the ball.
“Throughout my football career I’ve played multiple positions like receiver, running back, and I played (defensive back) too—you gotta have hands to do that,” he said.
You sure do, and that’s what drew Lions general manager Brad Holmes and company to the young talent from Alabama.