John Ross at NFL Combine (ImageL YouTube)
Out of the myriad drills at the NFL Combine, the 40-yard dash is always the most notable.
It makes perfect sense: Football is a game of speed, and what better way to gauge a player’s speed than watching him run 40 yards in a too-small spandex outfit?
A few tenths of a second can be the difference between moving up a few rounds and not getting drafted. It’s a vicious game, but one we love to watch.
Well, below are some of the best 40-yard dash showings the NFL Combine has ever seen.
Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter!
A week of sports news in your in-box.
We find the sports news you need to know, so you don't have to.
Be careful, though: you may break the sound barrier just by watching.
John Ross broke the 40-yard dash record with an unofficial time of 4.22:
Japan earned a valuable draw against the Netherlands in the FIFA World Cup, securing an…
Algeria's appearance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has created one of the tournament's more…
Lionel Messi delivered one of the most memorable performances of the 2026 FIFA World Cup…
Jamie Foxx is one of comedy’s biggest stars, and he recently reminded sports fans why…
Joel Bitonio announced his retirement last week, closing the book on a remarkable 12-year career…
The Giannis Antetokounmpo situation remains one of the biggest stories in the NBA, as speculation…