Who is the fastest player in the NFL?

The fastest player in the NFL currently depends on the metric, but KaVontae Turpin (Cowboys) holds the top spot for in-game speed in the recent 2024 season (22.36 mph), while Xavier Worthy (Chiefs) is the fastest ever at the combine (4.21s 40-yard dash), and historically, players like Tyreek Hill and Raheem Mostert consistently reach extreme speeds in games, with Hill hitting 23.24 mph in 2016 and Mostert reaching 23.09 mph in 2020.


Who is faster than Tyreek Hill in the NFL?

While Tyreek Hill is elite, rookie WR Xavier Worthy (Chiefs) is considered faster after his record-setting 4.21s 40-yard dash in 2024, with other top contenders including DK Metcalf, De'Von Achane, and KaVontae Turpin, often ranked by top game speeds (MPH) and 40-yard dash times, but Hill's overall speed is consistently top-tier.
 

What NFL player ran 23 mph?

Jahmyr Gibbs hits 23.23 MPH on speedy rush vs. Bucs. Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs gallops through the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense for an electrifying 78-yard touchdown run.


Who ran 22 mph in the NFL?

Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs hit 22.03 mph on his 70-yard TD run -- 2nd fastest ball carrier speed recorded in the #NFL this year. That's the fastest Lions ball carrier since the 2019 season when NGS started tracking MPH.

Is DK Metcalf faster than Tyreek?

It's a close, ongoing debate, but Tyreek Hill generally holds the edge for pure top-end speed and explosive 40-yard dash times, while DK Metcalf often hits higher speeds on longer plays due to his larger frame and stride, though they are very close, with recent seasons showing Metcalf hitting slightly faster recorded top speeds in games. Hill's 4.29-second 40-yard dash beats Metcalf's 4.33, but Metcalf's recorded game speed hit 22.23 MPH to Hill's 22.01 MPH in 2023, with Metcalf also hitting 22.64 MPH in past years.
 


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Who ran a 4.38-40 time?

Several players have run a 4.38-second 40-yard dash, including recent prospects like South Carolina DB Nick Emmanwori (2025 NFL Combine) and LSU WR Ja'Marr Chase (Pro Day), as well as established stars like former RB Edgerrin James and QB Robert Griffin III, with Denzel Mims also recording this time, showing it's a benchmark for elite speed at various positions.
 

Who ran the fastest 40 yards?

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  • Xavier Worthy, WR: 4.21 seconds (2024)
  • John Ross III, WR: 4.22 seconds (2017)
  • Kalon Barnes, CB: 4.23 seconds (2022)
  • Rondel Menendez, WR: 4.24 seconds (1999)
  • Chris Johnson, RB: 4.24 seconds (2008)
  • Jerome Mathis, WR: 4.26 seconds (2005)


Who hit 23.4 mph in an NFL game?

Tyreek Hill top speed is 23.4.


Who's faster, Noah Lyles or Tyreek Hill?

Peak Tyreek runs 6.64. Lyles, at his best, runs 6.43. The difference isn't rounding error. It's an order of magnitude.

Who has a 99 speed in Madden?

Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy is the ONLY player in Madden 26 with a 99 speed rating⚡️ Worthy, 22, has already put that record-breaking 4.21 forty time on display in the NFL.

How fast was Bo Jackson?

College track and field

His best 100-meter time in high school was 10.44 seconds, but he would later run a 10.39 at Auburn. He also ran the 100-yard dash in 9.59 seconds and the 60-yard dash in 6.18 seconds.


What disability does Deion Sanders have?

Deion Sanders health history

That year, he had two toes amputated due to blood-clotting and circulation issues. He nearly lost his leg after developing compartment syndrome, but doctors were able to drain fluid and limit the damage to just two toes. In 2023, Sanders faced serious blood-clotting problems again.

How fast is CeeDee?

Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver CeeDee Lamb runs an unofficial 4.51 second 40-yard dash at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver CeeDee Lamb runs an unofficial 4.51 second 40-yard dash at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine.

Who is the fastest player in football right now?

Kylian Mbappé (Paris Saint-Germain): 36.70 km/h ⚽ Adama Traoré (FC Barcelona): 36.60 km/h ⚽ Mykhailo Mudryk (Chelsea FC): 36.60 km/h ⚽


How fast is the fastest QB?

These are the fastest 40-yard dash times by quarterbacks in NFL history, according to times from the NFL combine and various pro days:
  • Michael Vick: 4.33 seconds.
  • Lamar Jackson: 4.34 seconds*
  • Reggie McNeal: 4.40 seconds.
  • Jalen Milroe: 4.40 seconds*
  • Robert Griffin III: 4.41 seconds.
  • Anthony Richardson: 4.43 seconds.


Did Bo Jackson run a 4.13 40-yard dash?

Yes, Bo Jackson claims he ran a legendary 4.13-second 40-yard dash electronically at an Auburn Pro Day in 1986, before the official NFL Combine era, though it's debated as some stopwatch times were even faster (3.9-4.0s). While this wasn't an official Combine record, Jackson, at 230 lbs, also reportedly ran 4.19s and 4.17s in pads with the Raiders later, cementing his status as one of football's fastest players, despite debates over absolute accuracy.
 

How fast can a 12 year old run a 40-yard dash?

That being said, the average speed for 12 year olds I've tested is 15 miles per hour. Let's talk about forty-yard dash. The fastest forty by up 12 year old I've tested is a 505 full laser sprint. The average is 6.