Fastest 40 times from running backs on Day 4 at the 2023 NFL Combine
After watching most other groups run the 40-yard dash, the running back contingent at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine was ready to put their stamp on things.
Emanating live from Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, many ball carriers upped their draft stock. Leading the way was EXPLAIN
All times listed below are unofficial.
Fastest RB 40-yard dashes from 2023 NFL Scouting Combine:
Devon Achane, Texas A&M Aggies — 4.32 seconds
Jahmyr Gibbs, Alabama Crimson Tide — 4.36 seconds
Keaton Mitchell, ECU Pirates — 4.38 seconds
Deneric Prince, Tulsa Golden Hurricane — 4.41 seconds
Chase Brown, Illinois Fighting Illini — 4.43 seconds
Bijan Robinson, Texas Longhorns — 4.47 seconds
Evan Hull, Northwestern Wildcats — 4.47 seconds
Tiyon Evans, Louisville Cardinals — 4.52 seconds
Zach Charbonnet, UCLA Bruins — 4.54 seconds
Tank Bigsby, Auburn Tigers — 4.56 seconds
Roschon Johnson, Texas Longhorns — 4.59 seconds
Cam Peoples, Appalachian State — 4.61 seconds
Kenny McIntosh, Georgia Bulldogs — 4.62 seconds
SaRodorick Thompson Jr., Texas Tech Red Raiders — 4.67 seconds
Tavion Thomas, Utah Utes — 4.75 seconds
More on the 2023 NFL Draft
The 2023 NFL Draft is set to take place from Thursday, April 27 through Saturday, April 29 in Kansas City, Missouri. The event will be held at the plaza just outside of Union Station.
Round 1 of the NFL Draft is set to begin at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, Apr. 27. Rounds 2-3 will begin at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, Apr. 28, and Rounds 4-7 will begin at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, Apr. 29. The draft will be broadcasted throughout the weekend on both ESPN and NFL Network.
To be eligible for the NFL Draft, players must be at least three years removed from their final year of high school while having used up their collegiate eligibility. Underclassmen are able to request league approval to become eligible for the draft, as are players who have graduated prior to using up all of their collegiate eligibility. 100 underclassmen were approved for last year’s draft. 73 of those 100 underclassmen were granted special eligibility while 27 of them were underclassmen who had completed their college degrees.
The 2023 NFL scouting combine will take place from Feb. 28 through March 6 in Indianapolis.