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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.
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.
Besides Xavier Worthy, who else tops the charts of the 40-yard dash? And how have they performed in the NFL? Let's take a look.
The fastest official time in the 40-yard dash is held by former Texas receiver Xavier Worthy, who broke the record on Saturday with a mark of 4.21 seconds. The previous record was set by ...
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
In September 1992, Sports Illustrated reported Kaufman to have recently been timed at 4.22 seconds in the 40-yard dash, with teammate Jason Shelley commenting, "Nobody runs with Napoleon." [ 7 ] By the fall of 1994 , coaches reported his 40-yard dash time to be 4.3 seconds, while being able to bench-press 420 pounds.
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)
Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane (28) breaks free for a 76-yard touchdown run against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens ...