Worldmetrics Report 2024
Last Updated: June 20, 2024
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In this post, we present a comprehensive overview of 40-yard dash time statistics across different levels of football, from high school all the way to the NFL. These statistics shed light on the average performances expected from various positions, factors influencing these times, and notable records in the realm of sprinting in football. Read on to gain insights into the significance of 40-yard dash times in evaluating player speed and performance on the field.
With sources from: nfl.com, cbssports.com, usafootball.com, ncaa.com and many more
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In high school, a good 40-yard dash time for a running back is about 4.5 to 4.6 seconds.
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College running backs typically run the 40-yard dash in 4.5 to 4.6 seconds.
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Linebackers usually have an average 40-yard dash time of around 4.7 to 4.8 seconds.
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40-yard dash times can be influenced by the athlete's technique and starting stance.
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Safeties usually average a 40-yard dash time of between 4.5 and 4.6 seconds.
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The average 40-yard dash time for NFL draft prospects is generally around 4.7 seconds.
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A strong correlation exists between lower 40-yard dash times and higher drafting positions in the NFL.
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The average 40-yard dash time for a high school football player is around 4.8 seconds.
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The fastest 40-yard dash time ever recorded at the NFL Combine is 4.22 seconds by John Ross in 2017.
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Defensive linemen typically have 40-yard dash times around 4.8 to 5.0 seconds.
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The average 40-yard dash time for an NFL cornerback is about 4.4 to 4.5 seconds.
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In 2021, the average 40-yard dash time for NFL linebackers at the combine was 4.72 seconds.
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The average 40-yard dash time for an NFL wide receiver is between 4.4 and 4.5 seconds.
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The average 40-yard dash time for NFL offensive linemen is about 5.1 to 5.3 seconds.
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The difference between electronically timed and hand-timed 40-yard dashes can be up to 0.24 seconds.
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Female collegiate soccer players run an average 40-yard dash in about 5.2 to 5.5 seconds.
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"The average 40-yard dash time for a high school football player is around 4.8 seconds."
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"The fastest 40-yard dash time ever recorded at the NFL Combine is 4.22 seconds by John Ross in 2017."
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"Defensive linemen typically have 40-yard dash times around 4.8 to 5.0 seconds."
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"The average 40-yard dash time for an NFL cornerback is about 4.4 to 4.5 seconds."
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"In 2021, the average 40-yard dash time for NFL linebackers at the combine was 4.72 seconds."
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"The average 40-yard dash time for an NFL wide receiver is between 4.4 and 4.5 seconds."
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"The average 40-yard dash time for NFL offensive linemen is about 5.1 to 5.3 seconds."
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"The difference between electronically timed and hand-timed 40-yard dashes can be up to 0.24 seconds."
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"Female collegiate soccer players run an average 40-yard dash in about 5.2 to 5.5 seconds."
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Interpretation
In conclusion, 40-yard dash times vary across different positions and levels of play, with running backs and safeties generally posting faster times compared to linebackers and offensive linemen. Technique and starting stance play a significant role in these timings. Notably, there is a correlation between faster 40-yard dash times and higher draft positions in the NFL, highlighting the importance of speed in evaluating player potential. The historic fastest time at the NFL Combine stands at 4.22 seconds, achieved by John Ross in 2017. These statistics underscore the significance of speed in football and the impact it can have on player performance and recruitment processes.
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