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Jahmyr Gibbs emerges as top pick for 2026 Fantasy Football drafts

CBS NFL • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 2:28 PM

Last updated Jul 30, 2026

Jahmyr Gibbs emerges as top pick for 2026 Fantasy Football drafts
Summary

Jahmyr Gibbs is positioned as the leading candidate for the first overall pick in 2026 Fantasy Football drafts, surpassing Bijan Robinson. With an average draft position of 1.62 against Robinson's 1.94, Gibbs has secured a competitive edge. Stats indicate that Gibbs has accumulated the most touchdowns for players under 24 in NFL history, with 49. He has consistently outperformed Robinson in fantasy points despite having fewer touches. Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell announced Gibbs will serve as the team's primary running back following David Montgomery's trade, a shift that could amplify Gibbs' scoring opportunities in the season ahead.

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  • •Jahmyr Gibbs leads average draft position at 1.62.
  • •He scored the most touchdowns by a player under 24 with 49.
  • •Gibbs averaged more fantasy points per touch than Robinson.
  • •David Montgomery's trade opens up more opportunities for Gibbs.
  • •Gibbs led all non-QBs in fantasy points with 729.8 over the last two seasons.
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  • 2:28 PMCBS NFL — It's a league-losing mistake to you pass on Jahmyr Gibbs as the No. 1 pick in 2026 Fantasy Football drafts
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Gibbs is a much easier choice than people realize

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