Washington receiver John Ross breaks NFL combine’s 40 record
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Washington wide receiver John Ross ran the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis today.
INDIANAPOLIS >> Washington receiver John Ross III has run the 40-yard dash in a record-setting 4.22 seconds at the NFL scouting combine.
Ross completed the feat on his first attempt Saturday, breaking Chris Johnson’s record of 4.24 seconds in 2008.
While Ross was winding down, he appeared to hurt his left leg. The NFL Network reported that Ross wouldn’t do any more drills during the workout because of sore calves.
Ross told the league’s television network he felt good but “got tight at the end.”
One player who was impressed after hearing the time was Texas A&M defensive end Myles Garett, who just shook his head. Garrett is the current favorite to be picked first overall in April’s draft.
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FAST TIMES
The five fastest 40-yard dashes at the combine since 2003 with name, size, college, position, time and draft position:
1. John Ross III, (5-foot-10, 188 pounds) Washington WR; 4.22 seconds in 2017; (draft position TBD)
2. Chris Johnson (5-11, 195), East Carolina RB; 4.24 in 2008; Tennessee Titans-1st Round (24th overall).
3. Dri Archer (5-8, 173), Kent State WR, 4.26 in 2014; Steelers-3rd round (97th overall).
4. Marquis Goodwin (5-9, 183), Texas WR, 4.27 in 2013; Bills-3rd round (159th overall).
5. (tie) Jacoby Ford (5-9, 190) Clemson WR, 4.28 in 2010; Raiders-4th round (108th overall).
DeMarcus Van Dyke, (6-1, 185) Miami CB, 4.28 in 2011, Raiders-3rd round (81st overall).
J.J. Nelson, (5-11, 161) Alabama WR, 2015, Cardinals-5th round (159th overall).
