How fast is Calvin Johnson?

Calvin Johnson Jr., is a former American football wide receiver who played in the National Football League for nine seasons with the Detroit Lions. He played college football at Georgia Tech, where he twice received first-team All-American honors, and was selected by the Lions second overall in the 2007 NFL Draft.

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What is DK Metcalf's 40-yard dash?

DK Metcalf's 40 time of 4.68 seconds out of high school was nothing to write home about. It's not slow. It's not blazing fast.
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Is DK Metcalf fast?

DK Metcalf went fast on Monday Night Football. Really fast. During his 84-yard touchdown against the New Orleans Saints, Metcalf hit 21.31 MPH down the right sideline. It's behind only his famous chasedown of Budda Baker when Metcalf topped out at 22.6 MPH.
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Who ran a 4.35 40-yard dash?

Tyreek Hill, Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver

Frankly, he might be the best wide receiver in 2022. Hill didn't run at the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine due to a domestic violence arrest, which also pushed him down to the 165th pick. But at the West Alabama Pro Day, multiple scouts clocked HIll at a 4.29 40-yard dash.
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Why did Calvin Johnson retire?

During his speech, Johnson spoke about some of the injuries that plagued him during his career and forced him into an early retirement. He specifically cited a back injury that he suffered as a rookie and that lingered throughout his entire career.
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Who's the largest player in the NFL?

INDIANAPOLIS -- It's official: Daniel Faalele is a giant. The Minnesota offensive tackle had his measurements taken Friday at the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine, and the numbers are a sight to behold: Height: 6-foot-8. Weight: 384 pounds(!)
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Do the Lions still owe Calvin Johnson?

Johnson didn't thank the Lions at his Hall of Fame ceremony, despite Detroit being the only team he ever played for. Most of this stems from a dispute over $1.6M the Lions made Johnson pay back after he retired.
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How fast was Bo Jackson's 40-yard?

Here's what we know: Someone in an official scouting capacity timed Bo Jackson at 4.12 seconds in the 40-yard dash sometime before the 1986 draft.
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How fast is tyreek Hill mph?

Next Gen Stats recorded that Hill's top speed on that play was 22.6 MPH, the fastest mark set in his career. For reference, the viral play in which Seattle Seahawks wideout DK Metcalf chased down Arizona Cardinals cornerback Budda Baker during an interception return registered a top speed (from Metcalf) of 22.64 MPH.
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How fast is deebo Samuel?

South Carolina wide receiver Deebo Samuel run an official 4.48 40-yard dash at 2019 combine.
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How fast is Usain Bolt 40-yard?

Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt shows off his super speed as he runs the 40-yard dash at the Super Bowl, which would be a record for NFL players at the combine.
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What is John Ross's 40 time?

Who ran the fastest 40-yard dash in NFL Scouting Combine history? The record-holder for the fastest 40 time at the NFL Scouting Combine since 1999, when an electronic clock was first used at the event, is John Ross III. In 2017, the wide receiver ran the 40-yard dash in a record-setting 4.22 seconds.
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Who was faster Bo or Deion?

Both times were faster than Hall of Fame cornerback and two-sport star Deion Sanders' official time of 4.27 in 1989. These truly are amazing, fast times turned in by great athletes. However, the fastest pre-draft 40-yard dash time may very well have been turned in by another two-sport star – Bo Jackson.
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How fast was Cliff Branch?

College career

In 1971, he had 13 catches for 330 yards and 3 touchdowns along with 9 carries for 235 yards and 4 touchdowns. In track, Branch set an NCAA championship meet record in the 100 meters with a time of 10.0 seconds at the 1972 NCAA championships semifinal in Eugene, Oregon.
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How fast was Herschel Walker?

Herschel Walker

The spring before winning the Heisman, Walker clocked a personal-best 10.23 and went as low as a 10.10 with the aid of the wind. He also ran the 55-meter dash in 6.11 seconds. All these numbers make Walker, arguably, the fastest Heisman winner despite weighing a solid 220 pounds.
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What is Michael Vick's 40 time?

1 overall pick, Vick blazed through the 40-yard dash in 4.33 seconds. The time is not considered official, according to NFL Combine Results, but it would rank faster than any other quarterback time since 2006, the first year the NFL made 40 times official.
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How much money does Detroit owe Calvin Johnson?

Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. If Hall of Fame receiver Calvin Johnson seems cold toward his former team, the Detroit Lions, it's because he is: Johnson alleges that the team owes him a frosty $1.6 million.
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Did the Lions retire number 81?

The Lions announced today that newly signed wide receiver Anquan Boldin will wear No. 80 this season. Boldin has worn No. 81 throughout his NFL career, in stops with the Arizona Cardinals, Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers, but the Lions decided not to issue that uniform number, out of respect for Johnson.
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Will Calvin Johnson make the Hall of Fame?

Newnan's own Calvin Johnson is now known as NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver Calvin Johnson. He will be one of several stars inducted during Sunday night's ceremony at the NFL Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.
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