Any idea on Barkate’s ….

[LuCane]

Can anyone tell me what the 40 times are for those IU WRs?

Becker is very, very fast.

Sarratt is not at all.

Cooper is a short area guy.

 

[OBLIVION]

Can anyone tell me what the 40 times are for those IU WRs?

Omar Cooper Jr. hasn't recorded a 40 time that I've seen.

Elijah Sarratt runs around a 4.5 to 4.6

Charlie Becker runs around 4.4

 

[CanesLifer2]

Ability to separate >>> straight line speed.

Barkate isn't slow, but he's not a pure speed guy. But he's excellent at maintaining his speed through his breaks.

Jacobs and Vaughn are both plenty fast.

Correct. Look at guys like Puka Nacua, or Cooper Kupp where their 40 times we’re not good at all, but they are always open. (Kupp in his prime I mean)

I’m not saying this kid is them but affirming your statement that the ability to separate is not predicated on speed

 

[canecrazy23]

Speed/40 times? We know he was Mensah’s favorite target at Duke but is he like Restrepo- good route runner not so much a speedster?

4.69 40
Faster than Restrepo.

 

[Miami04]

One of the knocks on our wr position last year is that we didnt have a true WR1 with speed. Wondering if Barkate or any of the wr we picked up in the portal are speed guys

Is this a racist thing? Be honest.

 

[BigDikDaddyFromCincinnati]

4.305

Laser timed and wind aided?

 

[Ispyin]

Found it

Seems slow

 

[Cribby]

This guy is multiple ticks fast than X. The only reason this is a question is because of their pigments. And one is Hispanic lol . They’re just light so we must compare.

 

[Rickd]

Speed/40 times? We know he was Mensah’s favorite target at Duke but is he like Restrepo- good route runner not so much a speedster?

Remember Jerry Rice? He was a 4.71 forty guy ... that worked his *** off, ran perfect routes, excelled at contested catches, and LEARNED how to get separation. Barkate is similar in that regard ... he runs "smart" and knows how to use his skills. Pure speed? He has been clocked between 4.56 - 4.67 from all that I have seen in a casual search. BUT he runs "smart" and works his *** off, with the result that he was one of the THE top WR's in the country in 2025 and was wanted by many when he entered the portal (including ND). Lucky to have the man.

 

[RozayCane]

Man he ain’t coming here to be the speed guy.. catch and score TDs. And take pressure off Baby Jesus

 

[Cribby]

He's not 4.8 like Restrepo lol

Maybe 4.6

I was told 4.55 - 4.6 range. I wish people knew how fast that looked when you run great routes. People have no clue.

 

[rvalenza]

Becker is very, very fast.

Sarratt is not at all.

Cooper is a short area guy.

If Becker runs a 4.3 he's going top 15! 6-4, 200 lbs with great hands, production and 4.3 speed?

 

[L A M P]

The South Carolina guy is supposedly a 4.44 guy

High point catch is impressive. Acceleration to outrun the safety can't be taught! (top right video)

Posted youtube video bc twitter link won't show the play I'm speaking on.

 

[JayCane20]

I was told 4.55 - 4.6 range. I wish people knew how fast that looked when you run great routes. People have no clue.

Yep... he's top speed very quickly and in and out of his breaks. Looks like he's running full speed when he catches a slant or an our right out of his break.

 

[ShadowSpring]

We have 3 WR who average over 15 ypc. That's the most important number.

 

[pacusmc]

Enough to get him over a thousand yards in each of the last 2 seasons.

 

[JHallCanes]

He’s really fast for a white guy, but overall, he’s slow.

 

[QuattroCane]

Idk...but hes a high motor guy.

A real grinder, lunch-pail, heady, sneaky-fast type of guy, reminds me of Wes Welker...

 

[QuattroCane]

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[tinman_96]

“more quick than fast”
“A real glider”
“A guy who catches corners off guard on his speed”
“sneaky fast”