It is that time of year where the top prospects come together in Indianapolis to participate in the NFL Scouting Combine. One of the most popular events, if not the most popular, is the 40-Yard Dash. There will be some contenders trying to crack the all-time fastest 40 list this year. During the 2022 NFL Combine, 2 players, Kalon Barnes (DB, Baylor) and Tarik Woolen (DB, UTSA) cracked the Top 5 all-time fastest 40 list.

Update: The fastest 40-Yard Dash Times of the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine

• DJ Turner II, DB, Michigan – 4.26 seconds
• Jakorian Bennett, DB, Maryland – 4.30 seconds
• Trey Palmer, WR, Nebraska – 4.33 seconds
• Deonte Banks, DB, Maryland – 4.35 seconds
• Emmanuel Forbes, DB, Mississippi State – 4.35 seconds

Will any prospect on our “To Watch” list crack the Top 5 all-time list? Will a prospect we don’t have listed crack the all-time list? Or will no prospect in 2023 make the all-time list?

2023 Prospects to watch in the 40-Yard Dash

• Devon Achane, RB, Texas A&M
• Derius Davis, WR, TCU – 4.36 seconds
• Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Alabama
• Jalin Hyatt, WR, Tennessee – 4.40 seconds
• Keaton Mitchell, RB, East Carolina
• Trey Palmer, WR, Nebraska – 4.33 seconds
• Darius Rush, CB, South Carolina – 4.36 seconds
• Tyler Scott, WR, Cincinnati – 4.44 seconds
• DJ Turner II, DB, Michigan – 4.26 seconds

NFL Combine 40-Yard Dash Times: Fastest Ever

• John Ross, 2017 NFL Combine – 4.22 seconds
• Kalon Barnes, 2022 NFL Combine – 4.23 seconds
• Chris Johnson, 2008 NFL Combine – 4.24 seconds
• Tarik Woolen, 2022 NFL Combine – 4.26 seconds
• Henry Ruggs, 2020 NFL Combine – 4.26 seconds
• Dri Archer, 2014 NFL Combine – 4.26 seconds
• Jerome Mathis, 2005 NFL Combine – 4.26 seconds

• 2023 NFL Scouting Combine