Jahmyr Gibbs draws rave reviews from Alabama teammates at SEC Media Days
By Michael Daly
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Alabama running back Jahmyr Gibbs received praise from his team at SEC Media Days.
Gibbs, who transferred to Alabama from Georgia Tech in December, was credited for his skills and work ethic. In less than seven months, Gibbs made quite the impression on his new teammates and coaches. Head coach Nick Saban spoke highly of Gibbs (Via 247Sports):
“He’s an outstanding player,” Saban said. “He’s a very mature person. He’s got great work ethic. He’s very talented from an ability standpoint. He’s got speed. He’s a really good receiver. He does a great job of pressing holes and getting the defense to commit to things and making a cut and gets to top speed very quickly, which are all tremendous assets for a running back.”
The #Alabama contingent at SEC Media Days praises Jahmyr Gibbs
"He's made a really, really positive impact on our team in a lot of ways, on the field and off, and we're very pleased to have him in the program."https://t.co/zW3etY0Zqm pic.twitter.com/hrWSmvHI0c
— Charlie Potter (@Charlie_Potter) July 19, 2022
Gibbs played two seasons at Georgia Tech before he left in the transfer portal. In 2021, Gibbs rushed for 746 yards and four touchdowns. He had two receiving touchdowns in 2021 for Georgia Tech.
Saban continued his praise by explaining Gibbs’ impact in a short amount of time.
“He’s made a really, really positive impact on our team in a lot of ways, on the field and off. And we’re very pleased to have him in the program,” Saban said.
Gibbs’ quarterback, Bryce Young, joined in on speaking highly of Gibbs:
“Jah is super explosive, super dynamic, and he’s really smart. He understands the offense really well, even in the short time that he got here and he’s been here. Back when he got here, it felt like he’s been here for most of the year, that’s how well he understood the offense. Smart not just in running the ball and receiving out of the backfield but also protection, too. He knows where he always needs to be. I’m super excited to watch him, to play alongside him. It’s been really fun just being able to play with him and practice,” Young said.
Alabama expects Gibbs to be a factor in the offense as a running back and a receiver out of the backfield.
