a proven Buffalo defender with big-play instincts and downhill tackling
In the 2004 season, J.J. Gibson showed up as a tone-setting DB for Buffalo, posting a career-high 14 tackles against Marshall while also adding an interception and a fumble recovery; another game that season had him leading the unit with nine tackles. He also became just the second UB player to reach 200 career solo stops, which screams reliability, range, and sustained production. That profile fits a defense looking for a tough, instinctive back-end presence who plays with urgency and can create turnovers, not just rack up routine stops.
