Jahmyr Gibbs Parents

Last Modified Nov 28, 2024 06:58 GMT
Jahmyr Gibbs Parents
Jahmyr Gibbs

Jahmyr Gibbs is number 26 of the Detroit Lions. He plays as a running back for the team. Born on March 20, 2002, he is a native of Dalton, Georgia, U.S.

Gibbs recently guided his team to a triumphant 24-23 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Wild Card matchup. He went to Dalton High School and was a standout in the state, especially during his senior year. He achieved 2,554 rushing yards and 40 touchdowns. His exceptional performance earned him recognition as the first-team all-state, the 2020 Offensive Player of the Year in Georgia's 6-A category, and a first-team All-American according to Sports Illustrated.

The running back committed to Georgia Tech in 2020. Despite playing in just seven games in his freshman season due to injury, the player received second-team freshman All-America honors by The Athletic as an all-purpose back. Additionally, he earned honorable mention all-conference recognition as a return specialist. He also led Georgia Tech in all-purpose yards (968) and scoring (seven TDs). Gibbs went on to rank second in multiple categories.

He transferred to the University of Alabama in 2022. The running back finished second in Crimson Tide single-season history for receptions by a running back with 44 and earned second-team All-American honors at the all-purpose spot by USA Today. He also received third-team All-American recognition from the Associated Press in the all-purpose slot.

Gibbs was named second-team All-SEC in 2022 as a running back and all-purpose player. He averaged 6.1 yards per carry, ranking third in the SEC and 20th nationally. He had a team-high of 926 rushing yards and seven touchdowns on 151 carries. The running back also led the Tide in receptions with 44 for 444 yards and three scores.

His other admirable performances include rushing for 206 yards and two touchdowns against Arkansas, leading with 154 rushing yards against Texas A&M. Gibbs contributed 203 all-purpose yards against Tennessee. Despite an ankle injury against Ole Miss, the player returned for the Iron Bowl, scoring a rushing touchdown and sealing the win. In the Sugar Bowl against Kansas State, he accumulated a game-high 173 all-purpose yards.

Jahmyr Gibbs Parents
Jahmyr Gibbs

Jahmyr Gibbs. Source: Instagram @_.jah1.

Jahmyr Gibbs Parents

Gibbs’s biological parents are Neka Willis and an unnamed father. His adoptive parents are Greg Ross and Dusty Ross. However, credit should be given to his grandmother, Angela Willis, as another guardian. She raised him since he was only 13 years old and is his legal guardian.

Gibbs faced many hardships throughout his early childhood. He and his grandmother had to stay at a local shelter. The shelter provided help to the small family of two with food and clothing. Dusty Ross met the Detroit’s running back at the shelter where she was volunteering. However, he wasn't adopted by the Ross family at the time. He started living with the Ross family in 2017 and was later adopted by them. His grandmother is still very much involved with Gibbs's upbringing. She still often checks up on him according to an interview she gave.

Greg Ross and Dusty Ross have four sons including Max Ross, John Ross, Ahmand Tanner, and Jahmyr Gibbs. The running back’s brother also played football. Ahmaad Tanner played for the Austin Peay State University. Max Ross, who appears to have recently graduated from high school, used to be a part of his high school football team. Josh Ross attended Georgia Tech alongside Gibbs and played on the football team with Gibbs.

Jahmyr Gibbs Father

It is unknown who Gibbs’s biological father is. However, his adoptive father is Greg Ross. Not much else is known about Greg Ross.

Jahmyr Gibbs Mother

Neka Willis is Gibbs’s biological mother. However, his adopted mother is Dusty Ross. He had another mother figure in his life which was his grandmother, Angela Willis. His grandmother was his caretaker throughout childhood and he was recently adopted by the Ross family. Before that, he had moved from home to home. The Ross family gave him a stable home which helped him pursue his passion as a football player. Dusty Ross is also quite active on her Instagram account where she always shows her support to all her sons. He Instagram is

@dustyjross.

What Nationality Are Jahmyr Gibbs’s Parents?

Gibbs is an American. Considering, that he was born and raised in America and has a biological who is American. His adoptive parents are also American.

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FAQs on Jahmyr Gibbs

A. Jahmyr Gibbs stands at 5 feet and 9 inches.  

A. Jahmyr Gibbs weighs about 200 lbs.

A. Jahmyr Gibbs wears jersey number 26 for the Detroit Lions. 

A. Jahmyr Gibbs currently has a rookie contract with the Lions.

A. Jahmyr Gibbs's average salary on his contract is $2,134,729.

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