Jahmyr Gibbs (born March 20, 2002), nicknamed "Sonic", is an American professional football running back for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and Alabama Crimson Tide.Gibbs was selected by the Detroit Lions in the first round of the 2023 NFL draft, where in his first NFL season he was …

Dec 5, 2024 · The 22-year-old Gibbs is known for being a speedster, which is the reason he's now also known as, "Sonic," while the 27-year-old Montgomery brings a physical style, making him worthy of being...

Jan 16, 2025 · The two are going by "Sonic and Knuckles," a modern nickname for a modern running back room. Here is how Gibbs and Montgomery got their moniker.

Nov 11, 2024 · So, with Montgomery being Knuckles, that makes Gibbs Sonic, which makes total sense if you know the video game. Montgomery is more of a power back, and Knuckles is known for his power more than...

Nov 27, 2024 · Nicknamed after the 1990s video game characters, the 22-year-old Gibbs, aka "Sonic" because of his speed, and 27-year-old backfield mate David Montgomery, tabbed as "Knuckles" for his strength,...

Dec 4, 2024 · Gibbs and Montgomery, who have 21 rushing touchdowns between them, are going by 'Sonic and Knuckles'. But how exactly did they get their moniker? Lions running backs coach Scottie Montgomery gave...

Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery join Mike Florio and Chris Simms to discuss expectations for the Lions after both coordinators left, if they’ve played the ...

Nov 28, 2024 · Twenty-two-year-old running back Gibbs has earned the nickname 'Sonic' for his speed across the turf, while the strength of Montgomery, 27, has prompted fans to christen him 'Knuckles'.

Dec 5, 2024 · The inspiration for Gibbs’ and Montgomery’s nickname comes from the classic video game Sonic the Hedgehog. The series features Sonic, a character known for his speed and quickness, and Knuckles, a character more known for his power and brute force.

Gibbs seems to be donning the identity of Sonic, the titular character in Sega's multi billion-dollar franchise and a blue hedgehog capable of running at remarkable speeds.