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Maurice Jones-Drew: Jahmyr Gibbs Tops Bijan Robinson as No. 1 RB in 2023 NFL Draft

Most NFL draft pundits regard Bijan Robinson as possibly the best offensive player in this draft regardless of position, but at least one person is going against the grain with his rankings.

Former running back and current NFL.com analyst Maurice Jones-Drew has Alabama's Jahmyr Gibbs as the top-ranked player at the position in this year's draft class:

"Many view Texas' Bijan Robinson as the top running back in this class, but Gibbs is my choice. The Alabama product is a three-down back with a lot of upside. With his play often compared to New Orleans' Alvin Kamara, Gibbs is all about speed—evidenced by his 4.