John Ross’ NFL Combine 40-yard dash record remains untouched.
Back in 2017, the Washington wide receiver sped to a lightning-fast 4.22 seconds, breaking East Carolina’s nine-year record, which ran back Chris Johnson (4.24 seconds). Last year, Baylor defender Kalon Barnes came close with a time of 4.23 seconds to be just a fraction of a second off Ross’ time.
This year’s class should have some players who could match Ross’s record. Texas A&M running back Devon Achane ran early, and Cincinnati wide receiver Tyler Scott posted a stunning 4.2 time in the 40s as a freshman.
Whether anyone matches Ross’ record or not, the event remains one of the most watched events in the combine. Watching the best collegiate football players try to set the fastest time possible is always a highlight of the four-day practice, and it’s sure to be entertaining again in 2023.
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The Sporting News tracks the fastest performances at the 2023 NFL Combine, including an overall tracker and breakdowns by position.
2023 NFL Draft 40 times
Here are the 30 fastest times recorded during the 2023 NFL Combine.
The table will be updated when 40 times are recorded in the four days of player training.
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linebacker
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defensive backs
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quarterbacks
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wide receiver
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tight ends
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Offensive Linemen
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NFL Combine 40-Yard Dash Schedule
- Thursday: Defensive linemen, linebackers
- Friday: Defenders, Special Teams
- Saturday: Quarterbacks, wide receivers, tight ends
- Sunday: Running backs, offensive linemen
The NFL athlete combine rounds typically have the 40-yard dash as the first event on the schedule. Events begin at 3:00 p.m. ET on Thursdays and Fridays and at 1:00 p.m. ET on Fridays and Saturdays. Defensive players will practice on the first two days of the combine before offensive players complete practice on Saturday and Sunday.
