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South Alabama (4–3, Sun Belt). Tight end. 2026 season, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Rod Gibbs is a tight end for South Alabama (4–3). Among receivers and tight ends this season he's 443rd in receiving TDs (1), 492nd in catches (12), 602nd in receiving yards (100), in 6 games. This week: Louisiana Tech at South Alabama.

Receiving yards100602nd of 682 receivers and tight ends
Catches12492nd of 682 receivers and tight ends
Yards per catch8.3635th of 675 receivers and tight ends
Receiving TDs1443rd of 506 receivers and tight ends

Bio

Who is Rod Gibbs?

Position
Tight end
Class
Senior
Height
6-4
Weight
250 pounds
Number
No. 9
Hometown
Atlanta, GA

From the 2026 roster, the 247Sports recruiting composite and the transfer portal, all via CollegeFootballData.com.

The season

Rod Gibbs's receiving stats

He's 443rd of 506 receivers and tight ends in receiving TDs (1) and 492nd of 682 receivers and tight ends in catches (12).

StatSeasonNational rank
Receiving yards100602nd of 682
Catches12492nd of 682
Yards per catch8.3635th of 675
Receiving TDs1443rd of 506

The season

Rod Gibbs's receiving efficiency and big plays

He's 641st of 657 receivers and tight ends in explosive catches (16+ yards) (1).

StatSeasonNational rank
Explosive catches (16+ yards)1641st of 657

Ranks are among every FBS receivers and tight end with the stat this season. Rates need a minimum sample (50 dropbacks for passing rates, 20 carries, 8 catches). From the play-by-play.

Career

Rod Gibbs's career stats

SeasonTeamCatchesRec ydsYds/catchRec TDRush yds
2024South Alabama144.00—
2025South Alabama6528.71—
2026South Alabama121008.3126
Career191568.2226

Past seasons (back to 2022) from CollegeFootballData.com; 2026 from the play-by-play, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Advanced

Rod Gibbs's advanced stats by season

SeasonTeamEPA/playPass EPA/playRush EPA/playExplosive catchesTotal EPAUsage
2024South Alabama-0.17-0.17——-0.22%
2025South Alabama+0.57+0.57——6.32%
2026South Alabama+0.74+0.55+3.2111.1%10.33%

EPA per play is the expected points a player adds on each of his plays (0 is average; glossary). Success means the play stayed on schedule: half the yards to go on first down, 70% on second, all of them on third or fourth. Explosive means a run of 12+ yards or a completion of 16+, as a share of his throws, carries or catches. Usage is the share of his team's plays that went to him. EPA and usage leave out garbage time; success and explosive rates count every play. From CollegeFootballData.com and cfbfastR.

Game log

Rod Gibbs's game log, 2026

WeekOpponentResultReceiving yardsCatchesReceiving TDsExplosive catches (16+ yards)
1vs. SE LouisianaW 39–1418200
2at TulaneL 24–286100
3South Alabama35201
4at KentuckyL 21–4514300
6at Arkansas StateW 56–4916210
8at MarshallL 13–2011200

FAQ

Questions about Rod Gibbs

What position does Rod Gibbs play?

Rod Gibbs plays tight end for South Alabama, which is 4–3 this season.

Where is Rod Gibbs from, and what year is he?

Rod Gibbs is a senior tight end for South Alabama, listed at 6-4 and 250 pounds, from Atlanta, GA.

How tall is Rod Gibbs, and how much does he weigh?

Rod Gibbs is listed at 6-4 and 250 pounds on South Alabama's 2026 roster.

What year is Rod Gibbs?

Rod Gibbs is a senior.

What are Rod Gibbs's career stats?

Over 3 seasons (2024–2026), Rod Gibbs has 19 catches for 156 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Who does Rod Gibbs play for?

South Alabama (4–3, Sun Belt), where he plays tight end and wears No. 9.

How did Rod Gibbs play in his last game?

Week 8 at Marshall: 11 receiving yards, 2 catches. South Alabama lost 13–20.

What are Rod Gibbs's stats this season?

100 receiving yards, 12 catches, 8.3 yards per catch, 1 receiving TDs, 1 explosive catches (16+ yards) in 6 games, through Oct 24, 2026.

How does Rod Gibbs rank nationally?

Among FBS receivers and tight ends: 443rd of 506 in receiving TDs, 492nd of 682 in catches, 602nd of 682 in receiving yards.

When does Rod Gibbs play next?

South Alabama hosts Louisiana Tech Sat, Oct 31, 3:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The numbers' pick: Louisiana Tech.

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