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2017 NFL Scouting Combine: Day 5 40-Yard dash results

By John Buhler

Mar 4, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver John Ross runs the 40 yard dash during the 2017 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 4, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver John Ross runs the 40 yard dash during the 2017 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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The quarterbacks, tight ends and wide receivers all participated in the 40-yard dash at the 2017 NFL Scouting Combine on Saturday. Here are their results.

Saturday, Mar. 4 was Day 5 of the 2017 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. This was the second day of on-field work for some of the best draft prospects looking to enter the NFL.

The highlight of today’s action in Indianapolis was definitely the 40-yard dash. It is the scouting combine’s most popular and talked about event. On Saturday, the quarterbacks, tight ends and wide receivers were all measured in the 40-yard dash.

Here are the results for their 40-yard dash trials at the 2017 NFL Scouting Combine:

Quarterbacks

  • C.J. Beathard, Iowa Hawkeyes: N/A
  • Joshua Dobbs, Tennessee Volunteers: 4.64
  • Jerod Evans, Virginia Tech Hokies: 4.80
  • Brad Kaaya, Miami Hurricanes: N/A
  • DeShone Kizer, Notre Dame Fighting Irish: 4.83
  • Trevor Knight, Texas A&M Aggies: 4.54
  • Mitch Leidner, Minnesota Golden Gophers: 4.93
  • Sefo Liufau, Colorado Buffaloes: 5.08
  • Patrick Mahomes, Texas Tech Red Raiders: 4.80
  • Nathan Peterman, Pittsburgh Panthers: 4.82
  • Cooper Rush, Central Michigan Chippewas: 4.93
  • Seth Russell, Baylor Bears: N/A
  • Mitch Trubisky, North Carolina Tar Heels: 4.67
  • Deshaun Watson, Clemson Tigers: 4.66
  • Davis Webb, California Golden Bears: 4.79

Four quarterbacks blazed in the 40-yard dash with times under 4.70. Texas A&M’s Trevor Knight led the way with a 4.54. Tennessee’s Joshua Dobbs had a 4.64, Clemson’s Deshaun Watson finished with a 4.64 and North Carolina’s Mitch Trubisky ran a 4.67.

All four of those quarterbacks were known for their mobility. It wasn’t a surprise that they ran well. A few guys didn’t do so hot, including Notre Dame’s DeShone Kizer (4.83), Virginia Tech’s Jerod Evans (4.80), and Colorado’s Sefo Liufau (5.03).

Kizer’s draft stock doesn’t drop from a slower than average 40 time. Evans and Liufau’s are negatively impacted, as mobility was a crucial part of their college quarterback game. Iowa’s C.J. Beathard, Miami’s Brad Kaaya, and Baylor’s Seth Russell didn’t run at the combine.

Tight Ends

  • Pharaoh Brown, Oregon Ducks: N/A
  • Jake Butt, Michigan Wolverines: N/A
  • Cethan Carter, Nebraska Cornhuskers: 4.68
  • Darrell Daniels, Washington Huskies: 4.55
  • Evan Engram, Ole Miss Rebels: 4.42
  • Gerald Everett, South Alabama Jaguars: 4.62
  • Cole Hikutini, Louisville Cardinals: N/A
  • Bucky Hodges, Virginia Tech Hokies: 4.57
  • O.J. Howard, Alabama Crimson Tide: 4.51
  • George Kittle, Iowa Hawkeyes: 4.52
  • Jordan Leggett, Clemson Tigers: N/A
  • David Njoku, Miami Hurricanes: 4.64
  • Scott Orndoff, Pittsburgh Panthers: 4.84
  • Hayden Plinke, UTEP Miners: 4.97
  • Michael Roberts, Toledo Rockets: 4.86
  • Eric Saubert, Drake Bulldogs: N/A
  • Adam Shaheen, Ashland Eagles: 4.79
  • Jonnu Smith, Florida International Panthers: 4.62
  • Jeremy Sprinkle, Arkansas Razorbacks: 4.69

Ole Miss’ Evan Engram straight up crushed it with his 40-yard dash time of 4.42. He’s a lock to be at worst a third-round pick. Could he be pushing for being a top-40 pick this NFL Draft? He’s forcing the conversation, that’s for sure.

Alabama’s O.J Howard (4.51), Iowa’s George Kittle (4.52), Washington’s Darrell Daniels (4.55) and Virginia Tech’s Bucky Hodges (4.57) all ran well at the combine. Pittsburgh’s Scott Orndoff (4.84), Toledo’s Michael Roberts (4.86) and UTEP’s Hayden Plinke (4.97) didn’t do so hot. Michigan’s Jake Butt and Clemson’s Jordan Leggett were among the tight ends that didn’t run at the scouting combine.

Wide Receivers

  • Rodney Adams, South Florida Bulls: 4.44
  • Quincy Adeboyejo, Ole Miss Rebels: 4.42
  • Victor Bolden Jr., Oregon State Beavers: 4.54
  • Kendrick Bourne, Eastern Washington Eagles: 4.68
  • Billy Brown, Shepherd Rams: 4.70
  • Noah Brown, Ohio State Buckeyes: N/A
  • K.D. Cannon, Baylor Bears: 4.41
  • Jehu Chesson, Michigan Wolverines: 4.47
  • Stacy Coley, Miami Hurricanes: 4.45
  • Amara Darboh, Michigan Wolverines, 4.45
  • Corey Davis, Western Michigan Broncos: N/A
  • Robert Davis, Georgia State Panthers: 4.44
  • Malachi Dupre, LSU Tigers: 4.52
  • Travin Dural, LSU Tigers: 4.57
  • Amba Etta-Tawo, Syracuse Orange: 4.49
  • Isaiah Ford, Virginia Tech Hokies: 4.61
  • Shelton Gibson, West Virginia Mountaineers: 4.50
  • Chris Godwin, Penn State Nittany Lions: 4.42
  • Kenny Golladay, Northern Illinois Huskies: 4.50
  • Chad Hansen, California Golden Bears: 4.53
  • Keon Hatcher, Arkansas Razorbacks: 4.64
  • Carlos Henderson, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs: 4.46
  • Krishawn Hogan, Marian Knights: 4.56
  • Mack Hollins, North Carolina Tar Heels: 4.53
  • Bug Howard, North Carolina Tar Heels: 4.58
  • Zay Jones, East Carolina Pirates: 4.45
  • Cooper Kupp, Eastern Washington Eagles: 4.62
  • Jerome Lane, Akron Zips: 4.60
  • Keevan Lucas, Tulsa Golden Hurricane: 4.55
  • Josh Malone, Tennessee Volunteers: 4.40
  • Gabe Marks, Washington State Cougars: 4.56
  • Isaiah McKenzie, Georgia Bulldogs: 4.42
  • Drew Morgan, Arkansas Razorbacks: 4.74
  • Speedy Noil, Texas A&M Aggies: N/A
  • Zach Pascal, Old Dominion Monarchs: 4.55
  • James Quick, Louisville Cardinals: 4.60
  • Michael Rector, Stanford Cardinal: 4.42
  • Josh Reynolds, Texas A&M Aggies: 4.52
  • Jalen Robinette, Air Force Falcons: 4.62
  • Darreus Rogers, USC Trojans: N/A
  • Fred Ross, Mississippi State Bulldogs: 4.51
  • John Ross, Washington Huskies: 4.22
  • Travis Rudolph, Florida State Seminoles: 4.65
  • Curtis Samuel, Ohio State Buckeyes: 4.31
  • Artavis Scott, Clemson Tigers: 4.61
  • Ricky Seals-Jones, Texas A&M Aggies: 4.69
  • JuJu Smith-Schuster, USC Trojans: 4.54
  • Jamari Staples, Louisville Cardinals: 4.51
  • ArDarius Stewart, Alabama Crimson Tide: 4.49
  • Ryan Switzer, North Carolina Tar Heels: 4.51
  • Taywan Taylor, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers: 4.50
  • Trent Taylor, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs: 4.63
  • Noel Thomas, Connecticut Huskies: 4.63
  • Greg Ward Jr., Houston Cougars: N/A
  • Dede Westbrook, Oklahoma Sooners: N/A
  • Kermit Whitfield, Florida State Seminoles: 4.44
  • Mike Williams, Clemson Tigers: N/A
  • Bob Williams, Florida State Seminoles: 4.57

Two wideouts destroyed the scouting combine with their impressive 40-yard dash times. Washington’s John Ross set a NFL Scouting Combine record for the 40 with a 4.22, breaking Chris Johnson’s record. Since he was wearing Nikes over Adidas, there will be Ross Island.

Ohio State’s Curtis Samuel burnt it up with a great 4.31 in his 40 time. He may have issues of sticking with an NFL team for long periods due to the Reggie Bush, Percy Harvin, “what position is he?” prototype. However, this 40 time pushes him into the conversation of a day two draft pick.

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Notable wideouts that didn’t run at the combine include Western Michigan’s Corey Davis, Clemson’s Mike Williams, Houston’s Greg Ward Jr., and Oklahoma’s Dede Westbrook.

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