All articles tagged with #40 yard dash
A retrospective on Randy Moss’s legendary 1998 Marshall pro day, where wind-assisted 4.25-second 40-yard dashes and a 47-inch vertical wowed NFL scouts, catapulting a previously overlooked receiver into first-round contention and setting the stage for a Hall of Fame career, after Moss skipped the combine and navigated a remarkable path from high school troubles to NFL superstardom.
Ohio State hosted its 2026 Pro Day with 17 Buckeyes from the 2025 team testing for NFL scouts in Columbus, featuring measurements and drills from 11:15 a.m. and 12 p.m. field work. Unofficial marks included CJ Donaldson around 4.72 seconds in the 40, Davison Igbinosun at 4.36, and Caden Curry at 4.54, with several others posting DNPs. NFL teams and executives were on site (Bills, Dolphins, Giants, Jets, Steelers, Commanders) as coverage captured workout videos and sights from the day.
NFL Network’s Rich Eisen participates in a Simulcam video that pits his 40-yard dash against notable prospects from the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, featuring a compilation of workouts and analyst commentary.
ESPN insider Adam Schefter highlighted team-verified 40-yard dash times for Ohio State WR Carnell Tate that ranged 4.45–4.47, faster than the official NFL Combine time of 4.52, sparking backlash over relying on team measurements and questions about bias or selective reporting amid common timing discrepancies.
At the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, average 40-yard dash times across seven of eight position groups set records, with DBs and WRs at 4.44 seconds, RBs 4.45, LBs 4.55, TEs 4.63, DL 4.83, OL 5.10; QBs averaged 4.60, the second-fastest ever, leaving analysts wondering about timing methods, training, or strategic participation.
The NFL Scouting Combine data shows more sub-4.4 and sub-4.5 times in 2026, but the gains aren’t a dramatic anomaly. Some positions posted records, yet overall trends are only modestly above the 20-year average, and we’re still waiting to see full results from o-line, kickers, and punters. In short, college players are getting faster, but not in a sweeping, game-changing way—more of a nuanced uptick than a revolution.
Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate ran an unofficial 40-yard dash of 4.54 seconds at the NFL Scouting Combine, slower than many expected and prompting a mix of reactions from scouts and analysts. While some observers cited the time as a mild setback and a potential drop in landing spots, others argued Tate’s size, reliable hands, and on-field play speed keep him in the early-round conversation; several mock drafts still project him as a high pick, though the slower time could shift where he ends up. Quotes from analysts noted the unexpected pace, but emphasized that Tate’s overall profile remains strong for the draft.
Mississippi State wide receiver Brenen Thompson posted the fastest 40-yard dash at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine with a 4.26, tying for the fifth-fastest ever, signaling elite straight-line speed but not a guaranteed predictor of NFL success.
At the NFL Scouting Combine, Ohio State defensive back Lorenzo Styles posted a 4.27-second 40-yard dash—the fastest by any Buckeye at the Combine—and showcased elite speed that could boost his draft stock; the piece also notes teammate Sonny Styles set an OSU linebacker vertical-jump record and mentions Styles’ kickoff-return TD as a sign of his playmaking potential.
At the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, 10 running backs ran the 40-yard dash with Arkansas's Mike Washington leading at 4.33 seconds, followed by Jeremiyah Love (Notre Dame) at 4.36 and Demond Claiborne (Wake Forest) at 4.37; Jam Miller (Alabama) clocked about 4.42–4.43, Eli Heidenreich (Navy) around 4.44–4.45, with Seth McGowan (Kentucky) and Jadarian Price (Notre Dame) at 4.49, Adam Randall (Clemson) at 4.50, Robert Henry (UTSA) at 4.52, and Emmett Johnson (Nebraska) at 4.56. The RBs kicked off Saturday’s drills, with quarterbacks and wide receivers still to come on the docket.
Arkansas RB Mike Washington Jr. ran a 4.33-second 40-yard dash at the NFL combine, the fastest by a running back since 2024, drawing tears of joy and highlighting a 2025 season with 1,070 rushing yards and strong testing that could lift his draft stock.
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love ran an official 4.36-second 40-yard dash at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, the second-fastest among running backs and aligning with Jahmyr Gibbs’ 2023 mark. He sat out the vertical and broad jumps but impressed in drills, finishing Indy with a flip to close. Love said 4.3 is good and he would have liked a faster time, but plans to skip Notre Dame’s pro day while supporting teammates. Coming off 1,372 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns as a junior and a third-place finish in the 2025 Heisman voting, his draft destination remains highly speculative.
At the NFL Scouting Combine, Taylen Green shattered the QB vertical leap record with 43.5 inches and posted the fastest quarterback 40-yard dash of 4.36 seconds, showcasing elite athletic upside despite his mixed two-year stint at Arkansas after Boise State.
Jeremiyah Love posted a 4.36-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine, the second-fastest among running backs in a historic five-RB group that also included Arkansas’ Mike Washington Jr. (4.33). Love rushed for 1,372 yards and 18 touchdowns on 199 carries for Notre Dame this season, and his speed could boost his draft stock ahead of April.
Live updates from the 2026 NFL Combine showcase Taylen Green's historic unofficial 40-yard dash (4.37) and record vertical/broad jumps for a QB, strong sub-4.4s showings among running backs, and top WR Omar Cooper Jr.'s status as a premier YAC threat, along with other standout performances and notable participations.