Antonio Gibson

Antonio Gibson

24-Year-Old Running BackRB
Washington Commanders
2022 Fantasy Outlook
As expected, Gibson's production took a step forward in his second season, but the gains mostly came from volume as his efficiency with his touches wasn't at the level of his rookie campaign. Part of the issue was the offense around him. Washington had a mediocre offensive line and one of the more toothless passing attacks in the league, so while Gibson saw a big increase in opportunities, efficiency was another matter. While he finished third in the league with 47 red-zone carries, he only managed to score a touchdown on seven of them even as players with comparable red-zone volume like Austin Ekeler and Damien Harris were racking up double-digit TDs. Gibson's 4.0 yards per carry was a big drop-off from his 4.7 mark in 2020, and the difference largely came behind the line of scrimmage. He gained only 2.1 yards per carry before contact, losing half a yard in that metric from the season prior. The Commanders head into the season with at least two new starters along the offensive line and Carson Wentz replacing Taylor Heinicke under center, but Gibson is is on track to head the team's backfield out of the gate, with third-round pick Brian Robinson -- who had been pushing for a key role -- starting the season on the NFI list and slated to miss at least four games. Read Past Outlooks
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#126.16
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$Signed a four-year, $4.93 million contract with Washington in July of 2020.
Participating in OTAs
RBWashington Commanders
May 24, 2023
Gibson (knee/foot) was spotted practicing Wednesday, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Gibson played through a foot fracture last December but then missed the final two weeks of the season after spraining his knee. He had surgery on his foot in the first week of January and seems to be back healthy for spring practices. The Commanders didn't add competition for Gibson's passing-down role this offseason, as the lone new face in the backfield at the start of OTAs is a sixth-round pick, Chris Rodriguez, who caught 20 passes in 40 games at Kentucky. Brian Robinson may get another shot as the lead runner, but Gibson is also a candidate for that role if anything goes wrong, having averaged 214 carries for 916 yards and nine touchdowns over his first two pro seasons. The 2020 third-round pick then had career highs for targets, catches, receiving yards and yards per target in 2022, but it was accompanied by new lows for carries, rushing yards, rushing touchdowns and yards per carry.
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Antonio Gibson's 2022 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Broken Tackle %
    The number of broken tackles divided by rush attempts.
  • Positive Run %
    The percentage of run plays where he was able to gain positive yardage.
  • % Yds After Contact
    The percentage of his rushing yards that came after contact.
  • Avg Yds After Contact
    The average rushing yards he gains after contact.
  • Rushing TD %
    Rushing touchdowns divided by rushing attempts. In other words, how often is he scoring when running the ball.
  • Touches Per Game
    The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) he is averaging per game
  • % Snaps w/Touch
    The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) divided by offensive snaps played.
  • Air Yards Per Game
    The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
  • Air Yards Per Snap
    The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
  • % Team Air Yards
    The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
  • % Team Targets
    The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
  • Avg Depth of Target
    Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
  • Catch Rate
    The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Drop Rate
    The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Avg Yds After Catch
    The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
  • % Targeted On Route
    Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
  • Avg Yds Per Route Run
    Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.
Broken Tackle %
7.4%
 
Positive Run %
85.9%
 
% Yds After Contact
55.9%
 
Avg Yds After Contact
2.0
 
Rushing TD %
2.0%
 
Touches Per Game
13.0
 
% Snaps w/Touch
41.7%
 
Air Yards Per Game
3.2
 
Air Yards Per Snap
0.10
 
% Team Air Yards
1.1%
 
% Team Targets
11.2%
 
Avg Depth of Target
0.8 Yds
 
Catch Rate
79.3%
 
Drop Rate
3.4%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
6.7
 
% Targeted On Route
23.2%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
1.41
 
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33730%
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Antonio Gibson's measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 2"
 
Weight
220 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.39 sec
 
Vertical Jump
35.0 in
 
Broad Jump
118 in
 
Bench Press
16 reps
 
Hand Length
8.63 in
 
Arm Length
31.13 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2021
2020
A third-round pick in last year's draft, Gibson is best known for elite speed (4.39 40). The Memphis product needs very little space to explode for a big gain, and his larger frame allows him to bully his way through contact on occasion as well. The rest of his skill set as a running back is unpolished, but he was still good enough to take over the starting role in Washington almost immediately, and the team's offensive struggles in general didn't hamper his production. Gibson's versatility was also evident in his receiving numbers, though given how he was used in college (originally playing WR), more might have been expected in that area. As long as J.D. McKissic is on the roster, it will be tough for Gibson to carve out a larger role on passing downs. The big question heading into 2021 is whether he's ready to handle a huge rushing workload. Washington's offensive line is solid, but not one of the top units in the league, and Gibson isn't particularly adept at creating for himself. Ryan Fitzpatrick's arrival should steady the offense as a whole, but the veteran QB's track record indicates his arrival will do more to benefit Terry McLaurin than Gibson. Given the state of the Washington depth chart, Gibson should at least dominate early downs, but his ceiling could be capped until he gets a chance at a true three-down role.
Good luck finding a player comp for Gibson, a 228-pounder with 4.39 speed who spent two seasons at Memphis and touched the ball only seven times during the first of those campaigns. The community college transfer quickly worked his way from obscurity to third-round draft status, with his 2019 season yielding 38-735-8 through the air and 33-369-4 on the ground - good for second on his team in both rushing and receiving yards. Just for good measure, Gibson averaged 28 yards on 23 kick returns, adding a 13th TD on special teams. While his combine workouts were otherwise average, a 4.39 40 from a man his size will inevitably turn a lot of heads. With Adrian Peterson let go by the team in advance of Week 1, it's now possible that GIbson handles a key role for the team out of the gate, though veteran Peyton Barber could also get carries, and the team still has J.D. McKissic for passing downs. Gibson is the one with three-down potential, even if it doesn't materialize right away.
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Has surgery on foot
RBWashington Commanders
Foot
January 6, 2023
Gibson (knee) underwent surgery Thursday to address a fracture in his foot, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.
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Shut down for Week 18
RBWashington Commanders
Knee
January 5, 2023
Washington placed Gibson (knee/foot) on injured reserve Thursday, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.
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Not practicing
RBWashington Commanders
Knee
January 4, 2023
Gibson (knee/foot) didn't practice Wednesday, Ethan Cadeaux of NBC Sports Washington reports.
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Ruled out
RBWashington Commanders
Knee
December 30, 2022
Gibson (knee/foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Browns, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
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Missing third straight practice
RBWashington Commanders
Knee
December 30, 2022
Gibson (knee/foot) is not participating in the portion of Friday's practice open to the media, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
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