Lions rookie Jahmyr Gibbs dismisses critics after crew’s gorgeous choice: ‘I actually don’t care’

The Detroit Lions surprised the NFL world in April when the crew chosen working again Jahmyr Gibbs with the No. 12 total decide of the draft and subsequently traded D’Andre Swift to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Followers and pundits questioned what the Lions had been considering taking a working again – arguably the second-best working again on the board – that top up within the draft. However the former Alabama standout isn’t listening to the critics as he prepares for his rookie 12 months with the crew.

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Working again Jahmyr Gibbs of Alabama speaks to the media throughout the NFL Mix at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 4, 2023, in Indianapolis. (Michael Hickey/Getty Photographs)

“Everyone’s entitled to their opinion, I actually don’t care,” Gibbs stated Saturday, by way of The Detroit Information. “It feels nice to be part of one thing particular. Going up, transferring ahead, it’ll be enjoyable to observe.”

Gibbs is battling an ankle harm early on in camp, however he’s anticipated to be able to go for the beginning of the 2023 season barring any unexpected points.

Alabama’s Jahmyr Gibbs runs the ball throughout the Allstate Sugar Bowl towards the Kansas State Wildcats on Dec. 31, 2022, on the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (Kevin Langley/Icon Sportswire by way of Getty Photographs)

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Gibbs will deliver sub-4.4 velocity within the 40-yard sprint to Detroit in addition to a dependable pair of palms. He had 926 dashing yards and 444 yards by the air for the Crimson Tide final season with 10 whole touchdowns.

Along with the Swift commerce, the Lions additionally misplaced Jamaal Williams in free company to the New Orleans Saints. Williams led the NFL in dashing touchdowns final season.

Alabama Crimson Tide’s Jahmyr Gibbs runs towards the Kansas State Wildcats on Dec. 31, 2022, on the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (Chris McDill/Icon Sportswire by way of Getty Photographs)

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Detroit’s depth at working again consists of Gibbs, David Montgomery, Craig Reynolds, Mohamed Ibrahim, Jermar Jefferson and Greg Bell. The Lions must parse it down earlier than 2023 kicks off.