Antonio Gibson-WR/RB/KR/STUD-Memphis

My #1 favorite this year. Ads size and physicality to our WR core and RB rotation. We definitely lack a big back Morris or Hyde and getting one with legit sub 4.4 speed and WR experience is a dream.

Imagine him as the safety valve out of the backfield in 11 personnel

Originally posted by ChaunceyGardner:

Imagine him as the safety valve out of the backfield in 11 personnel

It's basically what McK was suppose to be

Who's lynch scouting 🧐

Yes

Originally posted by NYniner85:

Who's lynch scouting 🧐

As we all #DoOurPart and #WFH, I wanted to give you a behind-the-scenes look at where I'm getting ready for the NFL Draft. We'd love to see how you're working from home - the more @49ers red and gold the better. Tag #IGYB to share with us. #StayHome pic.twitter.com/pXmmmbuKL7

— John Lynch (@JohnLynch49ers) March 27, 2020

Lynn Bowden Jr!

Edit - is that a draft board on his computer? If so...enhance

Originally posted by saniner:

Originally posted by NYniner85:

Who's lynch scouting 🧐

As we all #DoOurPart and #WFH, I wanted to give you a behind-the-scenes look at where I'm getting ready for the NFL Draft. We'd love to see how you're working from home - the more @49ers red and gold the better. Tag #IGYB to share with us. #StayHome pic.twitter.com/pXmmmbuKL7

— John Lynch (@JohnLynch49ers) March 27, 2020

Lynn Bowden Jr!

Edit - is that a draft board on his computer? If so...enhance

Yup you're right SF met with Bowden Jr.

Is Shany building a position less offensive team like the NBA Warriors where You got to be able to master multiple positions in his scheme? I like it. Where is this kid projected to go now?

Originally posted by All22:

My #1 favorite this year. Ads size and physicality to our WR core and RB rotation. We definitely lack a big back Morris or Hyde and getting one with legit sub 4.4 speed and WR experience is a dream.

Same. He's got to be high on their boards tbh.

late second round, third round pick. looking at some of the past selections like Hurd and Deebo, its not hard to see with KS would be interested in a player like Gibson. completely different style and physical makeup but someone like Lynn Bowden has this versatility as well. As a WR, Shenault is a similar power runner with the ball in his hands getting yards after catch, but Gibson has more homerun potential. Either way, need to move back to acquire more picks to select Gibson.

Originally posted by scooterhd:

Gibson has more homerun potential. Need to move back to acquire more picks to select Gibson.

Absolutely should trade back in this deep draft. Need a 3rd rd pick.
Gibson should be our future starting RB will take him a year as a back-up + return man to learn

A RB that big, that fast who you can move out wide at any moment would be such an amazing weapon for Shanahan.

Against Arizona, I watched Jimmy throw a deep ball to Mostert running a wheel route out of the backfield on fourth and two. RB created separation. Perfect ball. Hits Mostert in the hands. Turnover on downs.

We need a guy like him, if not him.

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

I will let you know if I find a RB coach or even a team that doesn't like Memphis RB Antonio Gibson. Only one team I've spoken with sees him as a WR - all others see him as a RB. One coach likened him to a lesser version of Joe Mixon

— Lance Zierlein (@LanceZierlein) April 16, 2020

Spoke to RB coach yesterday who said he didn't really have a great feel for Antonio Gibson's vision and feel as a RB with all the stretch plays out of the gun in Memphis' offense. However, he said his Senior Bowl practice tape made him a big believer.

— Lance Zierlein (@LanceZierlein) April 16, 2020

Antonio Gibson averaged 11.7 yards after catch per reception

Most among all draft-eligible players pic.twitter.com/LJfzg4ANsc

— PFF Fantasy Football (@PFF_Fantasy) April 16, 2020

More notes on Antonio Gibson.

Averaged 19.3 yards per reception.
Averaged 11.2 yards per carry.
Gained 1,749 total yards in 2019.
Scored 13 total TDs in 2019.
Didn't fumble in his college career.

His play reminds me of a bigger Percy Harvin in Florida - that's his comp. pic.twitter.com/rrAN07gek7

— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) April 17, 2020

A RB that big, that fast who you can move out wide at any moment would be such an amazing weapon for Shanahan.

Definitely should get him.
He would be our starting RB, get ~10 carries plus 3-5 passes per game so would be more impact than a WR that will only see ~5 touches per game

Originally posted by maxsmart:

Definitely should get him.
He would be our starting RB, get ~10 carries plus 3-5 passes per game so would be more impact than a WR that will only see ~5 touches per game

Couple things wrong with this:
1. He isn't likely to beat out Mostert who has played well this year, especially in the postseason.
2. His value add over Mostert/Coleman/Breida (if any at all) is likely much lower than a WR's impact over our #2 WR whether it's Bourne or someone else.

RBs get more touches than WRs in general but teams don't value them nearly as much. You can see that in contracts. Unless you have a RB like Barkley, the OL does most of the work and should get credit for most of the rushing production not the RB.

I'm fine with picking Gibson as a future cheap replacement for one of our RBs but he isn't going to contribute much in year 1. I can't see us picking him ahead of teams that actually have a need at RB.

Gibson looks like a late 2nd round pick which we are better off using to address a need like WR, DT, CB, or OL.