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Here's a full list of the fastest 40-yard dash times in the NFL combine since electronic timekeeping began in 1999: Xavier Worthy, WR: 4.21 seconds (2024) John Ross III, WR: 4.22 seconds (2017)
The 40-yard dash is a sprint covering 40 yards (36.576 m). It is primarily run to evaluate the speed and acceleration of American football players by scouts, particularly for the NFL draft but also for collegiate recruiting. A player's recorded time can have a heavy impact on his prospects in college or professional football.
The fastest NFL combine 40-yard dash by a quarterback was set by Michael Vick in 2001, when Vick ran a 4.33-second 40-yard dash. The time was later tied by Robert Griffin III in 2012.
Fastest NFL combine 40-yard dash times. 1. Xavier Worthy, 2024: 4.21 seconds (drafted 28th overall, Kansas City Chiefs) 2. John Ross III, 2017: 4.22 seconds (drafted eighth overall, Cincinnati ...
Xavier Worthy on Saturday oficially broke the fastest 40-yard dash record in the NFL combine with a 40 time of 4.21. ... Texas WR Xavier Worthy runs blazing 4.21 — the fastest official 40-yard ...
Ross finished with a 4.22, but strained his calves while pulling up at the end of his run. The calf injuries hindered his ability to complete all the set combine drills or run his second attempt at the 40-yard dash. [17] [18] Ross' 4.22 40 yard dash time would stand as the NFL Combine record for 7 years, broken by Xavier Worthy in 2024 with a 4 ...
John Ross held the previous 40-yard dash record, clocking a 4.22-second time at the 2017 NFL Combine. That led the Cincinnati Bengals to select him with the ninth overall pick in that year's draft
Fastest 40-yard dash times at NFL combine. Here are the fastest 40-yard dash times in the history of the NFL combine, according to NFL.com:. 1. WR Xavier Worthy: 4.21 seconds (2024)