Top 10 Fastest 40-Yard Dash Times At The NFL Combine
The 40-yard dash has been a pivotal and highly anticipated event at the NFL Combine since 1985.
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Top 10 Fastest 40-Yard Dash Times At The NFL Combine
The 40-yard dash has been a pivotal and highly anticipated event at the NFL Combine since 1985.
It serves as a crucial measure of speed and acceleration for evaluating American football players by scouts and team personnel.
Over the years, the 40-yard dash has produced several standout performances that have etched their names into NFL Combine history.
Notable records include Chris Johnson’s lightning-fast 4.24-second dash in 2008, John Ross’s record-breaking 4.22-second sprint in 2017, and now Xavier Worthy From Texas University breaking the record this year (2024) with a 4.21 second sprint.
These remarkable feats have cemented the 40-yard dash as a defining aspect of the NFL Combine, providing a platform for athletes to showcase their exceptional speed and agility.
Check out below the Top 10 Fastest NFL Combine 40 Times.
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1. 4.21 Seconds – Xavier Worthy

NFL Combine Year: 2024
Position: WR
College: Texas
2. 4.22 Seconds – John Ross

NFL Combine Year: 2017
Position: WR
College: Washington
3. 4.23 Seconds – Kalon Barnes

NFL Combine Year: 2022
Position: CB
College: Baylor
T4. 4.24 Seconds – Chris Johnson

NFL Combine Year: 2017
Position: WR
College: Washington
T4. 4.24 Seconds – Rondel Melendez

NFL Combine Year: 2022
Position: CB
College: Baylor
T6. 4.26 Seconds – DJ Turner II

NFL Combine Year: 2008
Position: RB
College: East Carolina
T6. 4.26 Seconds – Tariq Woolen

NFL Combine Year: 2023
Position: CB
College: Michigan
T6. 4.26 Seconds – Dri Archer

NFL Combine Year: 2014
Position: RB
College: Kent State
T6. 4.26 Seconds – Jerome Mathis

NFL Combine Year: 2005
Position: WR
College: Hampton University
T10. 4.27 Seconds – Marquise Goodwin

NFL Combine Year: 2014
Position: WR
College: The University of Texas at Austin
T10. 4.27 Seconds – Henry Ruggs II

NFL Combine Year: 2020
Position: WR
College: Alabama
T10. 4.27 Seconds – Stanford Routt

NFL Combine Year: 2005
Position: CB
College: Houston
Top 10 Fastest 40-Yard Dash Times At The NFL Combine was originally published on 1075thefan.com
