Meet the Lions fan who pulled Jahmyr Gibbs into the stands post touchdown

Detroit — After Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs scored a touchdown last week, he leaped into the arms of Roseville's Katie Six, who said it's an unforgettable highlight.

It happened on Oct. 30 after the rookie rusher scored a third-quarter touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Six, 29, was standing front row beside friends when she saw Gibbs running toward them. Out of excitement, she bent over the guard railing and the next thing she knew, he jumped up toward her.

She says she didn't have any trouble getting hold of the 5-foot-9, 200-pound running back. The moment is going viral on social media and has become known as a “Lions Leap.” She believes excitement gave her the strength to pull him up into their row.

"We saw him coming towards us. When I replay the video, I laugh at how far my arms were thrown out in the video," Six said. "I think it was just a lot of adrenaline in the moment. Just being in that moment is crazy."

"He just runs up, hops up, and cheers with us in the stands. There were so many emotions going through me at that time; it's kind of all just a blur, but it was definitely an awesome moment. "

Six and Gibbs don't know each other and she doesn't believe he said anything, but they were just enjoying the moment. His fellow teammates came to assist his leap back down to the field.

During her days, Six bartends in Harrison Township and does eyelash extensions as a hobby. Six has sat in the same seat for more than a couple of games. Her boyfriend has had season tickets to the Lions for the last 12 years and "Nothing more than a few high-fives have ever happened," she said.

"It's been crazy after the game. Everyone's so happy for us, calling and texting and blowing up on socials. Seeing how many people are excited for us and seeing it spread is great," Six said.

Lions won the game 14-26. She's excited for the next one hoping Gibbs says hello: "We'll be there on Nov. 19th."

srahal@detroitnews.com