Fans missed out on a chance to watch burners like Anthony Schwartz, Ja’Marr Chase and Rondale Moore tear up the turf in pursuit of John Ross’ 2017 record of 4.22 seconds last season as schools held pro days in an effort to give their athletes a chance to have miniature combines.
No one from last year’s group reached the record, with Schwartz posting the fastest time in the field at 4.27 seconds.
This year’s competition was without one of the draft’s fastest runners, as Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams is still recovering from a torn ACL suffered in the national championship game. But several other speedsters made great runs at Ross’ record, including Baylor cornerback Kalon Barnes (4.23) and UTSA cornerback Tariq Woolen (4.26), both of whom produced top-five all-time finishes in the 40-yard dash.
In all, three players produces sub-4.3 times, while 31 players produced sub-4.40 times. If speed kills, then this class is full of killers.
The Sporting News tracked the fastest performances at the 2022 NFL Combine, including an overall tracker and breakdowns by position.
2022 NFL Draft 40 times
Here are the fastest 40 times recorded during the 2022 NFL Combine.
The table will be updated as 40 times are recorded over the four-day period of player workouts.
NFL COMBINE RECORDS: Top marks for 40-yard dash, bench press, other drills
Those are the top 20 40 times overall. Here is a breakdown by each position group from the 2022 NFL Combine.
Tight ends
Quarterbacks
Wide receivers
Offensive linemen
Running backs
Defensive linemen
Linebackers
Specialists
Cornerbacks
Safeties
NFL Combine 40-yard dash schedule
Thursday: Tight ends, quarterbacks, wide receivers Friday: Offensive linemen, running backs Saturday: Defensive linemen, linebackers Sunday: Kickers, defensive backs
Each day, the running portion of the combine will be the first on the schedule. Those events will begin at 4 p.m. ET on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and will open at 2 p.m. for defensive backs on Sunday. Kickers will have their workout session from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Sunday.