Dalton’s Jahmyr Gibbs Is Now the Highest-Paid Running Back in NFL History

Before he was breaking Barry Sanders’ records in Detroit, Jahmyr Gibbs was breaking off runs on Friday nights in Dalton, Georgia. Now he’s officially the highest-paid running back in NFL history, and North Georgia has every reason to claim him as one of its own.

A Record-Breaking Deal

The Detroit Lions signed Gibbs to a three-year, $67.5 million contract extension that can max out at $75.75 million, including $51.5 million guaranteed. The deal averages $22.5 million a year, edging out the extension Atlanta’s Bijan Robinson had signed just days earlier and making Gibbs the highest-paid running back in NFL history by average annual value.

It’s the kind of contract that gets earned, not given. Through his first three NFL seasons, Gibbs racked up 49 total touchdowns, the most by any player in league history through their first three years, passing Detroit legend Barry Sanders’ mark of 47. He’s added 5,029 yards from scrimmage across that stretch and made the Pro Bowl in each of his three seasons. The Lions didn’t just reward potential here, they paid for production.

The Dalton Roots

Before Georgia Tech, before Alabama, before Detroit, Gibbs was a Dalton High School Catamount. He closed out his high school career with 4,882 rushing yards and 70 touchdowns, numbers that earned him first-team all-state honors, Georgia’s 6-A Offensive Player of the Year, and a spot on Sports Illustrated’s All-American team. Those are the kind of numbers that make it clear the talent was never really in question, it was just a matter of how far it would take him.

For a lot of young athletes across Whitfield County and North Georgia, Gibbs’ story is proof of exactly what’s possible from a Friday night in Dalton. A hometown running back is now the highest-paid player at his position in the history of the NFL, and that’s the kind of story that sticks with a community.

Gear Up North Georgia’s Next Great Athlete

Every great NFL career starts with a kid on a local field somewhere, and Dalton and North Georgia have already proven they can produce that kind of talent. Whether it’s a youth football league in Whitfield County or a high school program building toward its own Friday night moments, The Athletic Shop is proud to outfit teams throughout North Georgia with the same level of quality that top programs wear.

We build custom football uniforms through official Adidas and Under Armour uniform builders, along with practice gear, coaches’ apparel, and team spirit wear for the whole program.

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FAQs About Jahmyr Gibbs’ Contract

Q: How much is Jahmyr Gibbs’ new contract worth?
A: Gibbs signed a three-year, $67.5 million extension with the Detroit Lions that can max out at $75.75 million, including $51.5 million guaranteed.

Q: Where did Jahmyr Gibbs go to high school?
A: Gibbs starred at Dalton High School in Dalton, Georgia, where he rushed for 4,882 yards and 70 touchdowns.

Q: Is Jahmyr Gibbs the highest-paid running back in NFL history?
A: Yes. His extension’s $22.5 million average annual value makes him the highest-paid running back in NFL history.

Q: Does The Athletic Shop outfit teams in North Georgia?
A: Yes. We build custom football uniforms and team gear for youth, school, and club programs throughout North Georgia, including Whitfield County.