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4 reasons Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs is the next Fantasy Football breakout star

By Hunter Haas

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) practices during OTAs at Detroit Lions headquarters in Allen Park on Thursday, June 1, 2023.
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) practices during OTAs at Detroit Lions headquarters in Allen Park on Thursday, June 1, 2023. /
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Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs tries to catch a pass during mini camp at Detroit Lions Headquarters and Training Facility in Allen Park on Tuesday, June 6, 2023.
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs tries to catch a pass during mini camp at Detroit Lions Headquarters and Training Facility in Allen Park on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. /

Reason No. 3: Gibbs can score on any touch for the Lions

It doesn’t matter if it is a toss out wide, a run between the tackle, a swing pass, or a deep wheel route; if Gibbs is on the field, there is a realistic chance to score on any snap. His 25 runs of 10+ yards highlight his big-play ability, while the 38 forced missed tackles showcase his ankle-snatching moves.

I watched every snap Gibbs took at Alabama, and I can count on one hand the number of times a defender wrapped him up in space. His jukes and spin moves are deadly. The young ball carrier boasts a one-cut running style that should translate to the NFL quickly, especially when he catches passes out wide.

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