Offseason workouts have only just begun, but one NFL analyst is already convinced that Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs will truly have a “superstar” level season.
Good Morning Football’s Kyle Brandt said on the show Monday that he expects Gibbs will explode in 2026.
“I think Jahmyr Gibbs is going to be Offensive Player of the Year this year. I think he is going — nuclear, stratosphere. In terms of an investment in a player, there is no one I’m all in on more than number 0 for the Detroit Lions,”
he said.
Brandt acknowledged the Sonic and Knuckles running back tandem that once was, but compared Gibbs’ emergence to other pop culture figures—Beyonce leaving Destiny’s Child.
“I love David Montgomery, but he gone. Jahmyr Gibb is one the true guys who can be a solo artist and I’m talking like … Offensive Player of the Year-level stuff,” he said.
Speaking on Detroit as a whole, Brandt believes the Lions are an imperfect team with a perfect running back. He also had a pointed comment about the state of the Lions and how they’ve now become relevant in the league every season.
“It speaks to Dan Campbell that we’re sitting here talking about the Detroit Lions going 9-8 last year as this huge disappointment,” he said. “I mean, there were times when Lions fans would’ve cut off a finger to win nine games.”
True.
And onto the rest of your notes.
- Over on The Feed, the editor of The Only Colors, our sister Michigan State site, is looking for some contributors who can break down film. If you’re a fan of Sparty, check out that opportunity!
- Former WXYZ sports director Brad Galli kicks off his new YouTube show by sitting down with two star Lions running backs — Jahmyr Gibbs and the legendary Barry Sanders.
- Looks like Kerby Joseph was having a blast with the kids helping out at Jameson Williams’ youth football camp. I love when players are actually friends.
- Speaking of friends, looks like linemen Cade Mays and Tate Ratledge are spending some quality time together.
- Some video from OTAs as the guys put in some work:
