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7 Fastest 40-yard dash times in NFL Combine history

By Michael Johnson

NFL Scouting Combine: John Ross #12 of the New York Giants looks toward the sideline against the Dallas Cowboys during an NFL game at AT&T Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
NFL Scouting Combine: John Ross #12 of the New York Giants looks toward the sideline against the Dallas Cowboys during an NFL game at AT&T Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) /
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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – DECEMBER 15: Tariq Woolen #27 of the Seattle Seahawks looks toward the sideline during the second quarter of a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lumen Field on December 15, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Christopher Mast/Getty Images) /

5. Tariq Woolen, CB, 4.26 seconds (2022)

Tariq Woolen, nicknamed “Riq the Freak” in college and “Avatar” by his new teammates in Seattle, is a highly athletic cornerback with rare size and speed. His 4.26 second 40-yard dash time at the 2022 NFL Combine set a record for his position and size, 6-foot-4 and 205 pounds, and his 42-inch vertical jump showcased his explosive athleticism. While he has only played cornerback for two years and is still raw, his elite traits and potential make him a highly intriguing prospect for teams to develop.

4. Chris Johnson, RB, 4.24 seconds (2008)

The lone running back on this list is Chris Johnson, who ran the second-fastest 40-yard dash time in combine history in 2008, recording an impressive 4.24 seconds. His lightning-fast speed translated well to the NFL, where he had a successful career as a running back. Johnson rushed for over 1,000 yards in each of his first six seasons in the league, earning three Pro Bowl selections and a First-Team All-Pro nod in 2009.

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