Catch up on the 2018 NFL Combine’s fastest 40-yard dash times in 40 seconds
Let’s check in on the speediest NFL draft prospects in Indianapolis.
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In physics, speed is a scalar quantity. At the NFL Combine, speed seems to correlate with the scales.
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The lighter players — running backs, wide receivers and defensive backs — tend to be the fastest in the 40-yard dash.
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So let’s check out all of the 2018 lowest times at each position — and eventually overall.
We’ll see if any of the prospects jockeying for position in the 2018 NFL Draft can best wide receiver John Ross’ record-setting time of 4.22 seconds from last year.
Check back for updates as the Combine continues through the weekend.
Running Backs
Fastest OFFICIAL 40 times for RBs at #NFLCombine2018:
— CollegeFootball 24/7 (@NFLDraft) March 2, 2018
1. Nyheim Hines, NCST, 4.38
2. Saquon Barkley, PSU, 4.40
T3. Kalen Ballage, ASU, 4.46
T3. Rashaad Penny, SDSU, 4.46
5. Derrius Guice, LSU, 4.49
Check out Nyheim Hines’ dash:
of @TheNyNy7 ’s 4️⃣0️⃣#NFLCombine @nflnetwork #PackPros #1Pack1Goal pic.twitter.com/cWwtITGKpU
— NC State Football (@PackFootball) March 2, 2018
Wondering how Saquon Barkley would have done in a race against Alvin Kamara, Leonard Fournette or Ezekiel Elliott? You’re in luck.
40-yard dash SIMULCAM!@A_kamara6 vs. @_fournette vs. @EzekielElliott vs. @saquonb21.
— NFL (@NFL) March 2, 2018
And the winner is...#NFLCombine
: @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/WQ3ppgNxKo
Visit NFL.com for complete running back results.
Offensive Linemen
The large lads on the offensive line may not put up the lowest raw numbers, but speed plus size is a combination NFL scouts are always watching for. Leading the way on Friday, renowned 2016 Piesman Trophy winner Brian O’Neill of Pitt burned his way to the fastest time in his group.
Fastest OFFICIAL 40 times for all OL at #NFLCombine2018:
— CollegeFootball 24/7 (@NFLDraft) March 2, 2018
1. Brian O'Neill, Pitt, 4.82
2. Des Harrison, W. Georgia, 4.90
T3. Kolton Miller, UCLA, 4.95
T3. Joe Noteboom, TCU, 4.96
5. Connor Williams, Texas, 5.05
The fastest 40 by any OL today.
— NFL (@NFL) March 2, 2018
Brian O'Neill (@Pitt_FB) runs a 4.80u 40-yard dash!#NFLCombine
: @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/URVr15jgS7
Visit NFL.com for complete offensive linemen results.
Quarterbacks
Scheduled to run on Saturday.
Wide Receivers
Scheduled to run on Saturday.
Tight Ends
Scheduled to run on Saturday.
Defensive Linemen
Scheduled to run on Sunday.
Linebackers
Scheduled to run on Sunday.
Defensive Backs
Scheduled to run on Monday.