Fastest 40-Yard Dash Times in NFL Combine History ...Middle East

It’s one of everyone’s favorite parts of the NFL Combine. Watching the fastest players sprint across the field for the 40-yard dash. Throughout the history of the combine, a lot of buzz goes to speed and who will clock in with the quickest time. What is the NFL Combine 40-yard dash record? Let’s look at some of the best times over the years.

Who Ran the Fastest 40-Yard Dash at the NFL Combine?

Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy ran a 4.21 40-yard dash at the 2024 NFL Combine which is an NFL record. He broke wide receiver John Ross’ fastest official 40 time from 2017. Ross ran the dash in 4.22 seconds. Ross was drafted number nine overall in the 2017 NFL Draft. Worthy was the 28th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

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Bo Jackson and the 4.16 40-Yard-Dash

If you ask football fans about players and their 40 times, many will bring up legendary running back Bo Jackson. Stories are still told and mostly embellished about his speed. There are claims he ran the event in 4.16 seconds back in 1986. 

There was no official timing back then, so we will never know. Official electronic timing started in the year 1999. Regardless, some scouts considered Jackson one of the best prospects in NFL history.

Deion Sanders is said to be one of the fastest football players and athletes of all time. He reportedly ran the 40 in 4.2 seconds at the 1989 NFL Combine.

Top 10 Fastest 40 Times in Combine History

Who are the fastest players the combine has seen? These college prospects showed off how fast they were before making their way to the NFL Draft. Here’s a list of the top 10 fastest 40-yard dash times since electronic timers were introduced in 1999.

Which Positions Run the 40 at the Combine?

All of the positions are welcome to participate in the 40-yard dash. The most pressure seems to fall on wide receivers, cornerbacks, and running backs. These skill positions rely heavily on speed so a bad 40 time might impact what a team thinks of a player while evaluating their talent.

How the 40-Yard Dash Works?

The 40-yard dash is a test of speed that measures a player’s ability to sprint 40 yards as fast as possible. At the NFL Combine, the 40-yard dash is run indoors with electronic timing. Players are timed from the moment they start running to the moment they cross the finish line. 

The players begin in a track stance at the starting line. The timer begins after a player’s first movement rather than having a sound start the player. This helps those competing get comfortable and start when ready.

The timing is accurate to the hundredth of a second. The 40-yard dash is an important test for all players, but it’s particularly crucial for players who play positions that require speed, such as running backs, wide receivers, and defensive backs.

Average Times Based on Position

Wide receivers, cornerbacks, and running backs typically are at the top of the list with the fastest times. They average 4.48, 4.48, and 4.49 seconds respectively. Free safety is next on the list with 4.53 seconds.

The slowest average time goes to offensive tackles and guards who clock in with an average of 5.32 and 5.37 seconds. Check out the average time by position.

What is the Best 40-yard Dash by a QB?

Michael Vick ran a 4.33-second 40-yard dash in 2001 which is tied for the record for a quarterback. Vick was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2001 draft by the Atlanta Falcons. In 2012, Robert Griffin III also ran a 4.33. He was drafted second overall that year by the Washington Redskins (now Commanders).

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