Fastest Players at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine

As the saying goes- speed kills! The biggest draw to the Combine every year is the 40-yard dash where fans and teams are able to watch some of the most impressive athletic feats take place and satisfy their need for speed. This year brought us a ton of prospects with high expectations in this event, like Henry Ruggs III attempting to break the 4.22-second record and watching the unbelievably athletic 300+ pound linemen run sub-5.0 second times.

Before we dig into the fastest times here are a few quick notes about the fastest times at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine:

Two players ran under 4.30 seconds
One was a wide receiver and one was a cornerback
12 players ran under 4.40 seconds
Six wide receivers, three cornerbacks, one safety, one running back, and one linebacker

Now let’s dive into the results of the fastest players at the Combine. Below I have created two tables. The first illustrates the five fastest overall players, while the second identifies the fastest player at each position. It is always amazing to see the results and to compare the different positions. I have also linked the videos of their attempts, so check those out and hold on to your hats!

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Five Fastest Players at the Combine

Position	Player, School	Time (Seconds)
WR	Henry Ruggs III, Alabama	4.27
CB	Javelin Guidry, Utah	4.29
WR	Quez Watkins, Southern Miss	4.35
Safety	L’Jarius Sneed, Louisiana Tech	4.37
WR	Denzel Mims, Baylor	4.38

Fastest Player at Each Position

Position	Player, School	Time (Seconds)
QB	Cole McDonald, Hawaii	4.58
WR	Henry Ruggs III, Alabama	4.27
TE	Albert Okwuegbunam, Missouri	4.49
RB	Jonathan Taylor, Wisconsin	4.39
OL	Tristan Wirfs, Iowa	4.85
DL/Edge	James Smith-Williams, N.C. State	4.60
LB	Isaiah Simmons, Clemson	4.39
DB	Javelin Guidry, Utah	4.29