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.

Feb 23, 2024 · Here are the fastest 40-yard dashes of all time at the NFL scouting combine, according to NFL.com. 1. Xavier Worthy, WR, Texas — 4.21 seconds (2024) 2. John Ross, WR, Washington — 4.22...

Mar 1, 2023 · The players' typical 40-yard dash times by position are listed below: Wide receivers - 4.48 seconds. Cornerbacks - 4.48. Running backs - 4.49. Free Safety - 4.53. Strong Safety - 4.55....

Sep 30, 2024 · Learn about the average 40 yard dash time by age and how age, training, and physical development impact speed performance.

Mar 3, 2024 · Here, we’ve laid out the top 40-yard dash results, organized by position. Scroll through and see who’s impressed with the fastest 40-yard dash times at the Combine! Make sure to bookmark this page, as we’ll update the results in real time as they come in.

Mar 1, 2024 · 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 III: 4.22 seconds (2017) 3. CB...

Feb 27, 2024 · Different positions have their own standards for what constitutes a good 40-yard dash time and what lags behind. So let's look at some average times by position, as well as some of the...

Mar 3, 2023 · Turner is tied for the fifth-fastest 40-time in the history of the event. As such, let's take a look at the all-time top 10 40-yard dash times: DJ Turner recently ran the fifth-best 40-yard...

See who has the fastest 40-yard dash times and records from the 2024 NFL Combine. View prospect results overall, by position and across years.

Oct 25, 2024 · Xavier Worthy holds the NFL record for the fastest 40 yard dash time ever at 4.21 seconds, set at the 2024 NFL Combine.. Here’s a quick overview of the fastest official times ever. History of...