What was Bo Jackson's 40-yard time?

Vincent Edward "Bo" Jackson is an American former professional baseball and American football player. He is the only professional athlete in history to be named an All-Star in both baseball and football.

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Who was faster Deion or Bo?

First, the fact that he was faster than Sanders despite being 30 pounds heavier should end the argument right away. Second, we still haven't seen running backs reach the size and speed ratio that Jackson achieved. Sanders lasted longer in the NFL, but that is a direct result of the positions he and Jackson played.
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What was Bo Jackson's fastest time in the 40?

But Jackson did run at Auburn's Pro Day, with dozens of NFL scouts, coaches and general managers in attendance. They say he clocked in at a 4.16, Jackson suggests it was a 4.13. The NFL won't recognize it officially as the fastest 40 yard dash ever, but Bo knows. Jackson might just be the fastest NFL player ever.
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Is Bo Jackson faster than Usain Bolt?

There's no question that Jackson was one of the fastest running backs and greatest athletes in NFL history. There is also no question that the most official sources of the era recorded a 40-yard dash that would have pushed Jackson past Usain Bolt. But Jackson was not faster than Usain Bolt.
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What was Darrell Green's fastest 40 time?

It has been said consistently that Darrell Green recorded a time of 4.09 at the Washington Redskins' training camp in 1986. That's a hard time to swallow but Green's obvious speed has been put on display many times while he was in the NFL.
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Bo Jackson confirms he ran the fastest 40-yard dash ever (2016) | ESPN Archive



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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How fast was Jim Brown in the 40-yard dash?

Patriots coach Bill Belichick told Sports Illustrated that Brown moved as if he weighed 185 pounds. Legend has it in 1958, he ran a 4.5-second 40-yard dash wearing pads and starting from a three-point stance.
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What was Tom Brady's 40 time?

In 2000, Brady ran the 40-yard dash in 5.28 seconds. If NFL Network added him to Thursday night's video, he would've been way behind the competition. Here's the reply from Brady's personal account: Mahomes finished the 40-yard dash in 4.80 seconds, which is much better than Brady's time.
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How fast did Michael Jordan run the 40?

Michael Jordan ran a blazing 4.38 40-yard dash while at North Carolina | RSN.
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Who ran a 4.12 40-yard dash?

Several online sources say that Jackson ran a 4.12 40-yard dash at the 1986 NFL Scouting Combine, known then as the National Invitational Camp, at the Superdome in New Orleans. It was the second full league-wide Combine as we know it today, with the first taking place in Arizona in 1985.
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Who is the fastest man in NFL history?

1. Bob Hayes. Bob Hayes is the fastest player in NFL history. At the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Hayes won the 100 meter and broke the existing World Record with a time of 10.06 seconds.
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What is Jaylen Waddle 40 time?

Drafted in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft, Jaylen Waddle is all about speed. Possessing an unofficial 40-yard-dash time of 4.37 seconds, the Miami Dolphins targeted Waddle at the top of the draft primarily due to the explosiveness he would add to their offense.
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What was Terrell Owens 40 time?

He finished with a time of about 4.4 seconds, per ESPN. For comparison, Hill ran the 40-yard dash in 4.29 seconds at his pro day. A number of wide receivers in the 2022 draft class also ran the 40-yard dash in under 4.4 seconds at the NFL combine.
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What was Dak Prescott 40 time?

His unofficial results were 4.80 and 4.81 seconds in his two attempts.
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What was Emmitt Smith's 40?

GAINESVILLE -- Florida running back Emmitt Smith erased any doubts about his speed Friday morning, running the 40-yard dash in 4.52 seconds before scouts representing 17 NFL teams.
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How fast was Cliff Branch?

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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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