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The column is titled "Alabama Crimson Tide Football" and is written by Paul Kasabian.
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The former Georgia Tech running back will transfer to Alabama.
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The rising junior ran for 746 yards and four touchdown in 2021. He added 35 for 465 yards and two more scores.
He was named to the All-ACC first-team all-purpose back. He was named to the second team as a specialist and the third team as a running back.
Eli Ricks, a former 5-star recruit, announced last week that he would be transferring to Alabama.
Brian Robinson Jr., the current Alabama running back, is a fifth-year senior.
Robinson's backup is Trey. The sophomore had a total of 242 rushing yards and two touchdown on 56 carries.
Two other Alabama backs suffered season-ending injuries this year.
After a successful season with Georgia Tech, it's likely that Gibbs will get a chance to carve out a significant role in the Alabama backfield.
Charlie Potter gave a rundown of where he could fit in.
There could be seven players next year, so where does Gibbs fit in? Having a guy with Power 5 experience like Gibbs allows them to take their time in recovering from injuries, especially McClellan who will likely be the No. 1 back when fully healthy again. If the injured players aren't ready for the start of the season, it's possible that Gibbs will step in and help the team.
Say everyone returns and is in good shape for the opener against Utah State, then what? Gibbs is a do-it-all back that can carry the ball and make plays as a receiver. In his two seasons at Georgia Tech, he has averaged over three catches per game and over twelve yards per reception.
A positive Alabama trend could be continued by Gibbs.
The transfer portal has been used by the Alabama team to find excellent talents, with the team finding its top wide receiver and tackler there.
The Tide are riding into the College Football Playoff as the top team in the country thanks to those two. They will play Cincinnati in the semifinals.
