Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Antonio Gibson

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 23, 2026

How Antonio Gibson built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Antonio Gibson is an American professional football running back and kickoff returner currently playing for the New England Patriots in the NFL. He began his college career at East Central Community College before transferring to Memphis in 2018. While at Memphis, he excelled as a return specialist and wide receiver, earning AAC special teams player of the year honors in 2019. Gibson was drafted as a running back by the Washington Football Team in the third round of the 2020 NFL draft, where he played for four seasons. He then joined the Patriots.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2012: Alfred Morris' Achievement

In 2020, Antonio Gibson became the first Washington rookie since Alfred Morris in 2012 to record 1,000 yards from scrimmage.

2016: Enrolled at East Central Community College

In 2016, Antonio Gibson enrolled at East Central Community College and played football.

2018: Transfer to Memphis

In 2018, Antonio Gibson transferred to Memphis to play college football after playing for East Central Community College for two years.

2018: Transfer to University of Memphis

In 2018, Antonio Gibson transferred to the University of Memphis after playing football at East Central Community College.

2019: AAC Special Teams Player of the Year

In 2019, Antonio Gibson was named American Athletic Conference (AAC) special teams player of the year. He also received conference honors for both return specialist and wide receiver positions.

July 22, 2020: Signed Rookie Contract with Washington

On July 22, 2020, Antonio Gibson signed his four-year rookie contract with the Washington Redskins.

2020: Finished Season Leading Rookies in Rushing Touchdowns

Antonio Gibson finished the 2020 season leading all rookies in rushing touchdowns with 11. He was also the first Washington rookie to record 1,000 yards from scrimmage since Alfred Morris in 2012.

2020: Drafted by Washington Football Team

In 2020, Antonio Gibson entered the NFL draft as a running back and was selected by the Washington Football Team in the third round.

2020: Invited to Senior Bowl

In 2020, Antonio Gibson was invited to the Senior Bowl as a running back, where he recorded 68 rushing yards on 11 carries.

January 5, 2022: Reactivated from COVID-19 Reserve List

On January 5, 2022, Antonio Gibson was placed back on the active roster after being on the COVID-19 reserve list.

2022: Named New Kick Returner

In the 2022 preseason, Antonio Gibson was announced as the team's new kick returner. He also lost his starting running back position to Brian Robinson Jr., but regained it later in the season.

2023: Gibson's 2023 Season Performance

In the 2023 season, Antonio Gibson had 65 carries for 265 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown, along with 48 receptions for 389 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns.