Top 40 times since 1986...

[Uom2001]

I count 4 Canes. For some reason I thought P. Dorsett was #1 but guess he finished #2 or 3... Think Miami leads by far...

NFL combine 2023: Fastest 40-yard dash time in Indianapolis each year since 1986, with a new second best

A year-by-year breakdown of every combine's fastest NFL prospect, with the second-fastest ever in 2022

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1986: Bo Jackson, 4.13*
1987: Rod Woodson, 4.33
1988: Gaston Green, 4.29
1989: Deion Sanders, 4.27*
1990: James Williams 4.34
1991: Randal Hill, 4.34
1992: Rico Smith, 4.33
1993: John Morton, 4.39
1994: Andre Coleman, 4.41
1995: Joe Aska, 4.42
1996: Leeland Mcelroy, 4.35
1997: Yatil Green, 4.35
1998: Tony Simmons, 4.35
1999: Rondel Melendez, 4.24
2000: R. Jay Soward and Antwan Harris, 4.34
2001: Santana Moss, 4.31
2002: Aaron Lockett, 4.31
2003: Kevin Garrett, 4.31
2004: Carlos Francis, 4.31
2005: Jerome Mathis, 4.26
2006: Tye Hill, 4.30
2007: Yamon Figurs, 4.30
2008: Chris Johnson, 4.24
2009: Darrius Heyward-Bey, 4.30
2010: Jacoby Ford, 4.28
2011: Demarcus van Dyke, 4.28
2012: Josh Robinson, 4.33
2013: Marquise Goodwin, 4.27
2014: Dri Archer, 4.26
2015: J.J. Nelson, 4.28
2016: Keith Marshall, 4.31
2017: John Ross, 4.22
2018: Donte Jackson, 4.32
2019: Zedrick Woods, 4.29

 

[CashMoneyCane]

When you don't separate hand vs. laser timed, it's just dumb.

It's like comparing an Oklahoma team from the 50's that had 200 scholarship players to a team now.

 

[Saviorcane]

A lot of the fastest guys never did squat in the NFL.

 

[Caneillac]

It’s dumb they even put times on there that are “Unverifiable”.

 

[Uom2001]

A lot of the fastest guys never did squat in the NFL.

Haha, I noticed that as well...
I recall Yatil suffering injuries as a Dolphin, I thought (hoped) the Dolphins finally got a Hurricanes NFL great but turned out a bust after coming out early. Been discussed before but it is sorta crazy how a team like the Canes have put out such top level NFL talent yet the Dolphins have benefited little and in the same city. V. Carey the only guy that played up to near his draft spot during the run? Thrill Hill didn’t pan out...

 

[MyKidIsLoggedIn2MyAccount]

A shame Yatil had injuries. Guy was physically tremendous.

 

[CashMoneyCane]

Haha, I noticed that as well...
I recall Yatil suffering injuries as a Dolphin, I thought (hoped) the Dolphins finally got a Hurricanes NFL great but turned out a bust after coming out early. Been discussed before but it is sorta crazy how a team like the Canes have put out such top level NFL talent yet the Dolphins have benefited little and in the same city. V. Carey the only guy that played up to near his draft spot during the run? Thrill Hill didn’t pan out...

Yatil had injuries. Getting injured doesn't make you a bust.

Weird they also got Jammi German around the same time, and his career was cut I think before it even started.

 

[rustywalkedaway]

I was tired of the JT as Tyreek Hill crap before the combine. Are we now done?

He is not that gifted and he is a head case. 4.45 is fast, but at that size and weight, with his almost non-existent college production, as a realistic pro? C'mon man.

What Jeff Thomas ran at the NFL Combine

The Miami wide receiver had the fifth-best odds out of any invitee to clock the fastest time this week.

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[305to954]

I count 4 Canes. For some reason I thought P. Dorsett was #1 but guess he finished #2 or 3... Think Miami leads by far...

NFL combine 2023: Fastest 40-yard dash time in Indianapolis each year since 1986, with a new second best

A year-by-year breakdown of every combine's fastest NFL prospect, with the second-fastest ever in 2022

www.cbssports.com

1986: Bo Jackson, 4.13*
1987: Rod Woodson, 4.33
1988: Gaston Green, 4.29
1989: Deion Sanders, 4.27*
1990: James Williams 4.34
1991: Randal Hill, 4.34
1992: Rico Smith, 4.33
1993: John Morton, 4.39
1994: Andre Coleman, 4.41
1995: Joe Aska, 4.42
1996: Leeland Mcelroy, 4.35
1997: Yatil Green, 4.35
1998: Tony Simmons, 4.35
1999: Rondel Melendez, 4.24
2000: R. Jay Soward and Antwan Harris, 4.34
2001: Santana Moss, 4.31
2002: Aaron Lockett, 4.31
2003: Kevin Garrett, 4.31
2004: Carlos Francis, 4.31
2005: Jerome Mathis, 4.26
2006: Tye Hill, 4.30
2007: Yamon Figurs, 4.30
2008: Chris Johnson, 4.24
2009: Darrius Heyward-Bey, 4.30
2010: Jacoby Ford, 4.28
2011: Demarcus van Dyke, 4.28
2012: Josh Robinson, 4.33
2013: Marquise Goodwin, 4.27
2014: Dri Archer, 4.26
2015: J.J. Nelson, 4.28
2016: Keith Marshall, 4.31
2017: John Ross, 4.22
2018: Donte Jackson, 4.32
2019: Zedrick Woods, 4.29

I see a whole lotta bust

 

[CashMoneyCane]

A lot of the fastest guys never did squat in the NFL.

Same could be said for the strongest and the most "talented."

How many "all-time great" CFB players did jack in the league?

I can think of one, specific gator.

 

[Xander]

It's a shame they couldn't give Bo a 4:03, now it'll never happen

 

[OldhamA]

It’s dumb they even put times on there that are “Unverifiable”.

Dumb, but understandable.

They want to add to the mystique of certain 'legends'.

 

[JD08]

A shame Yatil had injuries. Guy was physically tremendous.

It seemed like he could catch about anything if it was within 6 feet of him.

 

[rvalenza]

I was tired of the JT as Tyreek Hill crap before the combine. Are we now done?

He is not that gifted and he is a head case. 4.45 is fast, but at that size and weight, with his almost non-existent college production, as a realistic pro? C'mon man.

What Jeff Thomas ran at the NFL Combine

The Miami wide receiver had the fifth-best odds out of any invitee to clock the fastest time this week.

247sports.com

Totally agree! Everyone said he was supposed to be the fastest guy on the field. That did not pass the eyeball test. I do hope he gets his life together.

 

[Caneillac]

Dumb, but understandable.

They want to add to the mystique of certain 'legends'.

Exactky, that’s what makes it even dumber IMO.

 

[caneman73]

40 speed does not equal football fast

 

[getcaned]

straight line speed just isnt a commodity if you cant move and elude. fast is fast but rarely do they get to show it unless they break away anymore. KJ will be great in the league JT not so much

 

[CaneTheGaytors]

Two fastest human beings I have ever seen on a football field are Bo Jackson and Darrell Green. Deion Sanders was also a burner.

I’ll never forget Bo’s run against the Seahawks on MNF. Dude looked like he was shot out of a cannon.

 

[MyKidIsLoggedIn2MyAccount]

Yatil had injuries. Getting injured doesn't make you a bust.

Weird they also got Jammi German around the same time, and his career was cut I think before it even started.

I always say this about Greg oden etc. if injuries wrecks a guy then give him a break. Now would he be better than Durant or Bowie better than mj in their respective drafts had they not been injured is a different discussion but more than likely not.

 

[Home Slice]

I count 4 Canes. For some reason I thought P. Dorsett was #1 but guess he finished #2 or 3... Think Miami leads by far...

NFL combine 2023: Fastest 40-yard dash time in Indianapolis each year since 1986, with a new second best

A year-by-year breakdown of every combine's fastest NFL prospect, with the second-fastest ever in 2022

www.cbssports.com

1986: Bo Jackson, 4.13*
1987: Rod Woodson, 4.33
1988: Gaston Green, 4.29
1989: Deion Sanders, 4.27*
1990: James Williams 4.34
1991: Randal Hill, 4.34
1992: Rico Smith, 4.33
1993: John Morton, 4.39
1994: Andre Coleman, 4.41
1995: Joe Aska, 4.42
1996: Leeland Mcelroy, 4.35
1997: Yatil Green, 4.35
1998: Tony Simmons, 4.35
1999: Rondel Melendez, 4.24
2000: R. Jay Soward and Antwan Harris, 4.34
2001: Santana Moss, 4.31
2002: Aaron Lockett, 4.31
2003: Kevin Garrett, 4.31
2004: Carlos Francis, 4.31
2005: Jerome Mathis, 4.26
2006: Tye Hill, 4.30
2007: Yamon Figurs, 4.30
2008: Chris Johnson, 4.24
2009: Darrius Heyward-Bey, 4.30
2010: Jacoby Ford, 4.28
2011: Demarcus van Dyke, 4.28
2012: Josh Robinson, 4.33
2013: Marquise Goodwin, 4.27
2014: Dri Archer, 4.26
2015: J.J. Nelson, 4.28
2016: Keith Marshall, 4.31
2017: John Ross, 4.22
2018: Donte Jackson, 4.32
2019: Zedrick Woods, 4.29

We used to be fast. Nice to see some Canes in the list. Would love us to croot this type of speed again and coach it up.