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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.
Mar 4, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver John Ross runs the 40 yard dash during the 2017 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Suggs was an impressive defensive end for Arizona State, but when Suggs ran the 40-yard dash in a relatively slow 4.83 seconds, he was downgraded by NFL scouts. However, despite his lackluster performance at the NFL Combine, Suggs later became an elite defender for the Baltimore Ravens, including 12.0 sacks during his rookie season. [25]
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) 2. WR John Ross ...
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
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 ...
The former Texas wide receiver set an NFL Combine record with a 40-yard dash time of 4.21 seconds. He narrowly bested John Ross, who ran a 4.22 in 2017. Worthy's speed is undeniable, even for some ...