NFL Combine 40 times tracker: Who has the fastest 40-yard dash in 2024 draft?

By | March 1, 2024
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Who would’ve thought running in a straight line for five seconds could be so entertaining?

The 40-yard dash kicks off each day at the NFL Scouting Combine with participating athletes running in the event. Whether it’s watching defensive backs and running backs blaze 40 yards in pursuit of John Ross’ 4.22-second record or seeing which linemen can boast stunning speed for their size, fans have always enjoyed watching the 40-yard dash.

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There will be four days of 40 times starting on Thursday when defensive linemen and linebackers participate in the combine, and Sporting News will be tracking all the performances.

Here’s a look at the fastest performances at the 2024 NFL Combine, including an overall tracker and breakdowns by position.

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NFL Combine 40-yard dash results 2024

Here are the fastest 40 times recorded during the 2024 NFL Combine.

The table will be updated live as 40 times are recorded over the four-day period of player workouts.

Rank Player Position School 40 time
1 Nate Wiggins CB Clemson 4.28
2 Quinyon Mitchell CB Toledo 4.33
3 Decamerion Richardson CB Mississippi State 4.34
4 Nehemiah Pritchett CB Auburn 4.36
5 Jarrian Jones CB Florida State 4.38
  Daequan Hardy CB Penn State 4.38
  Deantre Prince CB Ole Miss 4.38
8 Max Melton CB Rutgers 4.39
9 D.J. James CB Auburn 4.43
  Payton Wilson LB N.C. State 4.43

Defensive linemen

Rank Player School 40 time
1 Dallas Turner Alabama 4.46
2 Chop Robinson Penn State 4.48
3 Mohamed Kamara Colorado State 4.57
4 Jared Verse Florida State 4.58
5 Chris Braswell Alabama 4.60
6 Xavier Thomas Clemson 4.62
7 Cedric Johnson Ole Miss 4.63
8 Jalyx Hunt Houston Christian 4.64
  Laiatu Latu UCLA 4.64
10 Javontae Jean-Baptiste Notre Dame 4.66

Linebackers

Rank Player School 40 time
1 Payton Wilson N.C. State 4.43
2 Kalen DeLoach Florida State 4.47
3 Edgerrin Cooper Texas A&M 4.51
  Trevin Wallace Kentucky 4.51
5 Jordan Magee Temple 4.55
6 Edefuan Ulofoshio Washington 4.56
7 Tyrice Knight Texas-El Paso 4.63
  Nathaniel Watson Mississippi State 4.63
9 Marist Liufau Notre Dame 4.64
  Cedric Gray North Carolina 4.64

Defensive backs

Rank Player School 40 time
1 Nate Wiggins Clemson 4.28
2 Quinyon Mitchell Toledo 4.33
3 Decamerion Richardson Mississippi State 4.34
4 Nehemiah Pritchett Auburn 4.36
5 Jarrian Jones Florida State 4.38
  Daequan Hardy Penn State 4.38
  Deantre Prince Ole Miss 4.38
8 Max Melton Rutgers 4.39
9 DJ James Auburn 4.42
10 Elijah Jones Boston College 4.44

MORE: Inside the fastest 40 times ever at NFL Combine

Quarterbacks

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NFL Combine 40-yard dash schedule

  • Thursday: Defensive linemen, linebackers
  • Friday: Defensive backs, tight ends
  • Saturday: Quarterbacks, wide receivers, running backs
  • Sunday: Offensive linemen

The NFL Combine rounds for athletes often begin with the 40-yard dash. The combine events will begin at 3 p.m. ET on Thursday and Friday, and at 1 p.m. ET on both Saturday and Sunday. 

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