THE FLATS – Georgia Tech freshman running back Jahmyr Gibbs (Dalton, Ga./Dalton) was named to the Atlantic Coast Conference’s preseason all-conference team at all-purpose back and return specialist, the league announced on Tuesday morning.
In addition to the preseason all-ACC recognition at all-purpose back and return specialist, Gibbs finished tied for sixth in voting for the ACC Preseason Player of the Year with two votes.
Gibbs led Georgia Tech in all-purpose yards (968) and scoring (seven TDs) and ranked second on the team in rushing yards (460), rushing touchdowns (4), receptions (24), receiving yards (303) and touchdown receptions (3), compiling the gaudy numbers in just six-and-a-half games in 2020. He also averaged a gaudy 25.6 yards per kickoff return, which would have ranked second in the Atlantic Coast Conference and 22nd nationally if he had enough attempts to qualify for the NCAA’s official statistical rankings.
Since 2000, Gibbs is one of only seven Power Five conference players to compile 450 rushing yards, 300 receiving yards and 200 kickoff return yards in a team’s first eight games of the season, joining an elite list that includes Reggie Bush (USC – 2004), Marion Grice (Arizona State – 2013), Christian McCaffery (Stanford – 2015), Joe Mixon (Oklahoma – 2016), Saquon Barkley (Penn State – 2017) and Lynn Bowden, Jr. (Kentucky – 2019). His feat was made even more impressive by the fact that he missed the season opener at Florida State and left his final outing of the season versus Duke before halftime due to injury.
In addition to Tuesday’s official preseason all-ACC recognition, Gibbs has also been tabbed preseason all-ACC by Athlon, Phil Steele and Pro Football Focus. Following last season, he was named freshman all-America by The Athletic and was an honorable-mention all-ACC selection.
Gibbs and the Yellow Jackets begin preseason practice on Friday, Aug. 6 in preparation for their Saturday, Sept. 4 season opener versus Northern Illinois. The 2021 opener against NIU will be played under the lights at Bobby Dodd Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m., and televised nationally on ACC Network.
Fans can get their first glimpse of the 2021 Yellow Jackets when Georgia Tech football hosts First Saturday on The Flats on Saturday, Aug. 7 at Bobby Dodd Stadium. First Saturday on The Flats will include an open practice, followed by an interactive on-field experience for fans of all ages. Gates open at 8:30 a.m. and admission is FREE. Click HERE for more information on First Saturday on The Flats.
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