One of the top running backs in modern times is the explosive Detroit Lions star who celebrates a birthday on March 20.

A flat-lay photograph of a Honolulu blue Detroit Lions jersey displayed on a grey wooden deck. The jersey features the number '0' in a modern silver-and-white font on the chest and shoulders. The sleeves are accented with wide silver bands containing the 'LIONS' wordmark and team logo. A silver Nike 'Swoosh' is visible on the shoulders, and an NFL Shield sits at the base of the V-neck collar.

Jahmyr Gibbs [2002]

Representing the modern era, the dynamic former Alabama and Georgia Tech standout was born in Dalton, Georgia. A first-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, Gibbs quickly became a cornerstone of the Detroit Lions' offense, earning Pro Bowl honors as a rookie for his dual-threat capability.

So far in his early NFL career Jahmyr is averaging over five yards per run, and 13 rushing TDs each season.