Who's the fastest of the fast?
NFL players are bigger, faster and stronger than ever, so it's no surprise why NFL brass, viewers, analysts and fans have their eyes set on the NFL scouting combine year after year. Athletic testing has a tendency of revealing hidden gems, and there's no more glamorous event than the 40-yard dash.
While there's always been questions over the translation from the 40-yard dash in Indianapolis to game action, if nothing else, the drill has cemented some players' draft-ability in hopes that their athleticism can translate to an NFL field.
From the hog mollies in the trenches to the burners out wide, here are the top performers for each position group and overall from the 2024 NFL scouting combine in Indy:
The 10-top results overall and players by each position are below. Players scheduled to run the 40-yard dash at the 2024 NFL combine will do so between Thursday, Feb. 29 and Sunday, Feb. 1. (Asterisks indicate unofficial times.)
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Defensive linemen are scheduled for athletic testing on Thursday, Feb. 29
Linebackers are scheduled for athletic testing on Thursday, Feb. 29
DBs are scheduled for athletic testing on Friday, March 1.
Tight ends are scheduled for athletic testing on Friday, March 1.
Quarterbacks are scheduled for athletic testing on Saturday, March 2.
Running backs are scheduled for athletic testing on Saturday, March 2.
Wide receivers are scheduled for athletic testing on Saturday, March 2.
Offensive linemen are scheduled for athletic testing on Sunday, March 3.
Special teams players (punters, kickers) are scheduled for athletic testing on Sunday, March 3.
In 2017, Washington wide receiver John Ross ran a 4.22 40-yard dash, which surpassed the record set by former NFL running back Chris Johnson in 2008. Johnson ran a 4.24 40-yard dash and was later drafted by the Titans.
For a list of the fastest 40-yard dashes of all time, visit this link.
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