It’s not every day a Detroit Lion finds himself in the same sentence as Barry Sanders. But that’s exactly where Jahmyr Gibbs is right now — and he’s earning every bit of that comparison.
The second-year running back has been electric this season, stacking touchdowns and breaking ankles with the same smooth confidence that once made Sanders a nightmare for defenses. Gibbs is now closing in on one of Barry’s most jaw-dropping records — the most touchdowns scored before turning 24.
What makes it even more impressive? Gibbs has done it while splitting touches in a loaded backfield, showing just how explosive he is every time he gets the ball. His balance, vision, and acceleration have turned him into one of the NFL’s most dangerous weapons, and Detroit fans can’t help but feel like they’re watching something special unfold.
If Gibbs keeps up this pace, he won’t just be chasing Barry — he’ll be setting a new standard for the next generation of Lions football. History might just belong to the young Lion before he even hits his 24th birthday.
Jahmyr Gibbs on the Verge of Making History — Closing in on Barry Sanders’ Legendary Record before age 24
