Draft Scouting Report:

Rating: 89.67 (Long-term starter)

Pro Comparison: Christian McCaffrey

Accolades:

  • 2022: Hornung Award finalist (most versatile player in FBS)
  • 2022: Most yards/touch (7.0) among SEC RB in 2022 (minimum 150 touches)

Summary:

Jahmyr Gibbs does not have the weight to hold up in pass protection, and receiving a featured back's workload is a concern. He is an elite pass-catcher who gets up to speed and changes directions quickly. The Georgia Tech transfer best fits in a scheme that utilizes its running backs in the pass game.

Strengths:

  • Elite pass-catcher
  • Gets up to speed quickly
  • Great top-end speed
  • Plays with good balance and is willing to fight through contact
  • Shifty player who can re-direct quickly

Weaknesses:

  • Below-average mass for short-yardage situations
  • Does not have the mass to wear defenses down
  • Willing blocker but giving up a lot of mass in pass protection

Combine Results:

  • 40-Yard Dash: 4.36 seconds
  • Vertical: 33.5 inches