Jahmyr Gibbs Bio, career timeline and draft history
- Age
- 24
- Height / weight
- 5'9", 202 lb
- Experience
- 4th season
- Drafted
- 2023 R1, #12
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 32.8
- Pos rank
- RB1
- Rostered
- 99%
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Jahmyr Gibbs Bio
Jahmyr Gibbs is a running back for the Detroit Lions. Born March 20, 2002, in Dalton, GA, he attended Dalton and played college football at Georgia Tech and then Alabama.
The Detroit Lions selected Gibbs in round 1, pick 12, of the 2023 NFL Draft.
In 52 regular-season games since 2023, he has run for 3,887 yards and 43 touchdowns and caught 199 passes.
Career Timeline
1 stop with 1 team in 4 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Detroit Lions Current team2023–present
Selected in round 1, pick 12, of the 2023 NFL Draft. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 42 of 52 games.
College: Georgia Tech, Alabama
Transactions
- ContractAgreed to a three-year, $67.5 million contract extension with the Detroit Lions.
- ContractFifth-year option for 2027 exercised by the Detroit Lions.
- SignedSigned his four-year rookie contract with the Detroit Lions.
- DraftedSelected by the Detroit Lions in round 1, pick 12.
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About Jahmyr Gibbs: Bio FAQ
How old is Jahmyr Gibbs?
Jahmyr Gibbs is 24 years old. He was born on March 20, 2002. 2026 is his 4th NFL season.
How tall is Jahmyr Gibbs?
Jahmyr Gibbs is 5 feet 9 inches tall (5'9"), listed at 202 pounds, and plays running back for the Detroit Lions.
How much does Jahmyr Gibbs weigh?
Jahmyr Gibbs weighs 202 pounds, his listed weight on the Detroit Lions roster. He is listed at 5'9".
What position does Jahmyr Gibbs play?
Jahmyr Gibbs plays running back for the Detroit Lions. 2026 is his 4th season in the NFL.
What team does Jahmyr Gibbs play for?
Jahmyr Gibbs plays for the Detroit Lions as a running back. He has been with the Lions since 2023.
Where did Jahmyr Gibbs go to college?
Jahmyr Gibbs played college football at Alabama, after attending Dalton (GA). The Detroit Lions drafted him out of Alabama in 2023.
When was Jahmyr Gibbs drafted?
The Detroit Lions selected Jahmyr Gibbs in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft with the 12th overall pick, out of Alabama.
What round was Jahmyr Gibbs drafted in?
Jahmyr Gibbs was a first-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, taken 12th overall by the Detroit Lions.
What pick was Jahmyr Gibbs in the NFL Draft?
Jahmyr Gibbs was the 12th overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft, selected by the Detroit Lions in the first round.
Where is Jahmyr Gibbs from?
Jahmyr Gibbs went to high school in Georgia, at Dalton, before playing college football at Alabama.
When is Jahmyr Gibbs's birthday?
Jahmyr Gibbs's birthday is March 20. He was born on March 20, 2002 and is 24 years old.
How long has Jahmyr Gibbs been in the NFL?
2026 is Jahmyr Gibbs's 4th NFL season; he entered the league in 2023 as a first-round pick of the Detroit Lions. View his career statistics.
What teams has Jahmyr Gibbs played for?
Jahmyr Gibbs has played for the Detroit Lions. View his career statistics.
What year did Jahmyr Gibbs enter the NFL?
Jahmyr Gibbs entered the NFL in 2023, when the Detroit Lions drafted him in the first round. 2026 is his 4th season.