The Fastest 40 Yard Dash Times Are Fun, But Do They Matter?

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The original was posted on /r/nfl by /u/TheSwede91w on 2025-02-28 16:35:32+00:00.

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Here is the list of the fastest 40 yard dashers in combine history.

• Xavier Worthy, WR: 4.21 seconds (2024)
• John Ross III, WR: 4.22 seconds (2017)
• Kalon Barnes, CB: 4.23 seconds (2022)
• Rondel Menendez, WR: 4.24 seconds (1999)
• Chris Johnson, RB: 4.24 seconds (2008)
• Jerome Mathis, WR: 4.26 seconds (2005)
• Dri Archer, RB: 4.26 seconds (2014)
• Tariq Woolen, CB: 4.26 seconds (2022)
• D.J. Turner, CB: 4.26 seconds (2023)
• Henry Ruggs III, WR: 4.27 seconds (2020)
• Stanford Routt, CB: 4.27 seconds (2005)
• Marquise Goodwin, WR: 4.27 seconds (2013)

I think it’s pretty safe to say there isn’t much of a correlation between fastest 40 yard dashes and NFL success. And, a RB being clearly the most successful one is a little funny IMO.