Jahmyr Gibbs Might Be the Most Electric Player in the Entire NFL
Forget Bijan Robinson. Forget the usage debates. Jahmyr Gibbs is the most electric player from the 2023 draft class, and there’s a real argument he’s about to prove he’s the best back in the NFC — yes, over Christian McCaffrey.
The question started simple enough: Will Jahmyr Gibbs lead all second-year players in rushing yards this season?
But that conversation went somewhere way more interesting. Because when you really break it down, Gibbs isn’t just competing with Bijan Robinson for rushing stats. He’s competing for the title of most electric player from that entire 2023 draft class.
And honestly? It’s not that close.
Gibbs Is in a Different Class Than Bijan
Look, Bijan Robinson is good. Nobody’s saying he’s not. But watch the tape. Put on any Lions game from last year and tell me Gibbs doesn’t make you sit up in your chair every single time he touches the ball.
That foot-in-the-ground, change-direction-and-go ability? It’s different. It’s elite. The kind of electricity you can’t teach and can’t scheme for.
Robinson’s the starter in Atlanta. He’s going to get volume. He’s got Arthur Smith out of his life now, a better quarterback situation, and a solid run-blocking offensive line. Big season incoming? Probably. But usage doesn’t equal explosiveness.
If we’re talking pure electric playmaking — the guy who makes something out of nothing, who turns a 3-yard run into a house call — Gibbs is in a different tax bracket entirely.
The David Montgomery Factor
Here’s the thing that complicates the rushing yards question: David Montgomery still exists. And he’s still really good.
A lot of people think Montgomery leads the Lions in rushing again this year. If that happens, Gibbs obviously isn’t catching Bijan in raw rushing numbers. Atlanta’s going to feed Robinson. That’s the plan.
But raw rushing yards was never really the point. The point is who’s the better player. Who’s the guy you’d rather have when you absolutely need a play.
That’s Gibbs. Every time.
Best Back in the NFC?
Here’s where it gets spicy. Is Jahmyr Gibbs going to be the best running back in the NFC this year? Over Christian McCaffrey?
Common sense says pump the brakes. McCaffrey is McCaffrey. The guy’s been the best all-around back in football for years.
But common sense also said the Lions couldn’t go to the NFC Championship. Common sense said Detroit couldn’t have the best offense in the league. Common sense has been wrong about this team for a while now.
Gibbs is 22 years old, he’s only getting better, and he’s operating in an offense that’s absolutely filthy. If he stays healthy and gets even a slight uptick in touches? The numbers are going to be stupid.
Best back in the NFC by year’s end? Don’t be surprised if that’s exactly where we land.
The Takeaways
- Jahmyr Gibbs is the most electric player from the 2023 draft class — not just the best running back
- Bijan Robinson will get more volume in Atlanta, but usage doesn’t equal explosiveness
- Gibbs has a real shot at being the best running back in the NFC over Christian McCaffrey this season
Watch the full segment on YouTube: Why Jahmyr Gibbs is the MOST ELECTRIC Player in the NFL
