The Washington Redskins went with versatility in the 3rd round.
Antonio Gibson, a wide receiver/running back at of Memphis, became the second draft pick of the Ron Rivera era when the Redskins selected him with the 66th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.
Over two seasons at Memphis, Gibson had 44 catches for 834 yards and 10 touchdowns. He also added 369 yards on the ground on 33 carries with four TDs. Gibson ran a 4.39 at the NFL Combine and measured at 6-foot, 228 pounds. The Redskins plan to use him all over the field.
I'll never hate on a guy that can take it to the house at any time. Works for me.
— Eric Bickel (@EBJunkies)
April 25, 2020 Louis Riddick on Antonio Gibson: "He's the ultimate Swiss-army knife weapon."
— Burgundy Blog (@BurgundyBlog)
April 25, 2020 Kyle Smith on Antonio Gibson: “He’s a Swiss Army knife”
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras)
April 25, 2020 After checking in with #Redskins sources:They view Antonio Gibson as a RB who can and will line up all over the field. They want to run more 21 personnel with him and another back on the field together. You'll see him and AP or Guice on field at same time.
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen)
April 25, 2020 I know you're not gonna believe me, but the Redskins REALLY like Antonio Gibson.Took notice of him at the Senior Bowl. Versatile and explosive.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig)
April 25, 2020 Rivera says Gibson has a skill set similar to Christian McCaffrey.. In college, lined up in backfield, in slot a lot too.
— John Keim (@john_keim)
April 25, 2020 Ron Rivera didn't shy away from comparing Antonio Gibson to Christian McCaffery. He thinks Gibson is a great fit for Scott Turner's scheme.
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras)
April 25, 2020 #Redskins essentially following the #Chiefs model for offensive weapons:Size is nice, but speed is better. Get dudes who can score and score from anywhere.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman)
April 25, 2020 Yessirrrr https://t.co/o3eS5ylyeo
— Dwayne Haskins, Jr-- (@dh_simba7)
April 25, 2020 I'm told the Redskins plan to play Memphis' Antonio Gibson as both a receiver and a back, and the expectation is that he'll practice at and learn each spot.Staff had versatile types McCaffrey and Samuel in Carolina. Hope is, Gibson will be more of a true hybrid than either.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer)
April 25, 2020 Speed for the #Redskins. #NFLDraft https://t.co/IMKJU9nxTS
— 106.7 The Fan (@1067theFan)
April 25, 2020 "I view myself as a weapon. ... Offense is somewhere I've dominated at." Antonio Gibson says he can be a weapon wherever #HTTR
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay)
April 25, 2020 Redskins draft pick Antonio Gibson on his versatility: "I'll be the gadget guy, wherever they need me I'm ready to go."
— Les Carpenter (@Lescarpenter)
April 25, 2020 Antonio Gibson broke 33 tackles on 77 career touches at Memphis and ran a 4.39 at the combine. He could legitimately be the best RB in this class but we just didn't get to see him
— Mike Renner (@PFF_Mike)
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