Gibbs has 2,357 rushing yards, 833 receiving yards and 31 touchdowns in two NFL seasons, leading the league with 20 TDs this year and spearheading the Detroit Lions (15-2) to the NFC’s No. 1 seed and a divisional playoff game Saturday against the Washington Commanders.

Jahmyr Gibbs was selected by the Detroit Lions in the first round of the 2023 NFL draft in a controversial pick. Here are his stats, bio and more.

In their 45-31 loss vs. Commanders in the divisional round, Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs joined elite company alongside Gale Sayers in NFL history.

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) runs the ball in for a touchdown during the fourth quarter as the Lions face off against the Minnesota Vikings on Jan. 5, 2025 at Ford Field. The Detroit Lions defeated the Minnesota Vikings 31-9. Jake May | [email protected]

Of those 71 yards, Gibbs had 48, including a 15-yard run, a 23-yard reception, a nine-yard run and the one-yard touchdown. The early three-and-out has quickly been forgotten as the Lions struck first and took a 7-0 lead as they look for the franchise’s first time hosting the NFC Championship Game.

The Detroit Lions struck first in the franchise's divisional round game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday. After Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs scored the first points of the day with a one-yard touchdown run, he copied Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant's dance to celebrate.

Gibbs is now tied for the second-most touchdowns (35) by a player in their first two seasons in NFL history, including playoffs, per ESPN Research.

Jahmyr Gibbs has proved this season he’s one of the best running backs in the NFL. The Detroit Lions were heavily scrutinized for taking him 12th overall in 2023, but he has proved everyone wrong with his usage as a runner and pass catcher.