New England Patriots 2020 Draft: 4 big running backs to consider

HOUSTON, TX - NOVEMBER 16: Antonio Gibson #14 of the Memphis Tigers leaps over Gervarrius Owens #32 of the Houston Cougars for a touchdown in the third quarter at TDECU Stadium on November 16, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - NOVEMBER 16: Antonio Gibson #14 of the Memphis Tigers leaps over Gervarrius Owens #32 of the Houston Cougars for a touchdown in the third quarter at TDECU Stadium on November 16, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
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Antonio Gibson (Photo by Joe Murphy/Getty Images)
Antonio Gibson (Photo by Joe Murphy/Getty Images)

Antonio Gibson, Memphis at 6’0″ and 228 pounds.

Antonio Gibson is big back at 228 pounds. NFL.com says he might be tabbed as a “Big athlete

with positional versatility.”  Besides being big, he can also fly having run a 4.39 second 4-yard dash at the combine. Big and fast. Sounds good so far.

About versatility, seems that being versatile is a feature that the New England Patriots might appreciate.

According to NFL.com, Gibson’s also a kick returner. With his speed, he  could be a dangerous weapon in that special teams phase, one where any semblance of a returner was missing from New England last season. Just abysmal.

Gibson is big. Check. Versatile, can return kicks. Check. Has power. Check. He makes the grade.

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