The University of Michigan’s men’s basketball team has a chance to make history on Monday, as they take on UConn for the 2026 national championship – but Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs doesn’t have a rooting interest.

In fact, Gibbs gave a perfect WWE-themed answer when asked about who he would be rooting for by the Lions’ social media team, and wrestling fans will certainly appreciate what he had to say.

Detroit Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs Invokes WWE Legend Randy Orton

When asked by the Lions’ social media team who he was rooting for, he answered neither and also gave a birthday shoutout to WWE legend Randy Orton in the process.

“Jah! Who are you rooting for in the Final Four?” the Lions’ social media team asked.

“Nobody but fun fact I learned Randy Orton’s birthday when I was 8 and never forgot it since and today marks that day. Happy birthday Randy Orton,” Gibbs replied.

Gibbs is a well-known WWE fan, having attended Wrestlemania 41 and also a live taping of WWE Raw when it came through Detroit.

Gibbs, who was the 12th overall pick by the Lions in the first round of the 2023 NFL draft, has become one of the integral parts of Detroit’s offensive attack. In fact, Gibbs’ emergence helped allow the Lions to deal David Montgomery to the Houston Texans, and receive offensive lineman Juice Scruggs, a 2026 fourth-round draft pick and a 2027 seventh-rounder in return this past March.

But could he line up at wide receiver?

Will Jahmyr Gibbs Line Up At Wide Receiver For The Lions?

Don’t be surprised to see it happen at some point, according to head coach Dan Campbell.

“Gibbs, we didn’t view Gibbs as a runner, he was a weapon,” Campbell said. “We felt like Gibbs, this guy is gonna explode. Yes, he’s a runner, he can run all schemes, he can run inside, outside, the perimeters, but he also can be lethal out of the backfield, and we’re not even there yet. We feel like this guy can play some receiver. He’s dynamic and he’s a difference-maker. They don’t come around often.”

Lions fans have already seen Gibbs’ talent on the field, and that could result in more recognition in the upcoming season.

According to a prediction madeby Pro Football Talk’s Michael David Smith late last month, Gibbs is betting favorite to win the league’s 2026 Offensive Player of the Year award.

“Gibbs’ odds to win Offensive Player of the Year are +700,” Smith wrote. “The next-best odds go to Falcons running back Bijan Robinson at +800, followed by Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase at +900, Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua and 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey at +1000, Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba at +1100 and Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson at +1200.”

He continued:

“It was already clear that Gibbs was the No. 1 running back in Detroit, but when the Lions traded running back David Montgomery to the Texans, it left no doubt that the plan is for Gibbs to get a big workload this season. New Lions offensive coordinator Drew Petzing is expected to give Gibbs plenty of opportunities to make plays with the ball in his hands.”