2017 NFL Scouting Combine: Day 6 40-Yard dash results
By John Buhler
The defensive front-seven players ran the 40-yard dash at the 2017 NFL Scouting Combine. Here is how the defensive linemen and linebackers did in the 40.
Day 6 of the 2017 NFL Scouting Combine was full of excitement. Only the defensive players remain in Indianapolis, but don’t worry, they did not disappoint. In their final day of work at the scouting combine, the defensive linemen and linebackers showed what they had on the Lucas Oil Stadium carpet.
Yes, the defensive front-seven players got to show the NFL scouts how fast they are by running the popular 40-yard dash. Initial quickness is more important that 40-yard speed for defensive linemen. However, 40-yard speed could be important in evaluating if a linebacker can factor in pass defense.
Here is how the defensive front-seven players did at the 40-yard dash at the scouting combine.
Defensive Linemen
- Montravius Adams, Auburn Tigers: 4.87
- Jonathan Allen, Alabama Crimson Tide: 5.00
- Derek Barnett, Tennessee Volunteers: 4.88
- Tarell Basham, Ohio Bobcats: 4.70
- Tashawn Bower, LSU Tigers: 4.82
- Caleb Brantley, Florida Gators: 5.14
- Fadol Brown, Ole Miss Rebels: 4.94
- Josh Carraway, TCU Horned Frogs: 4.74
- Taco Charlton, Michigan Wolverines: 4.92
- Chunky Clements, Illinois Fighting Illini: N/A
- Bryan Cox Jr., Florida Gators: 4.89
- Keionta Davis, Chattanooga Mocs: N/A
- Dylan Donahue, West Georgia Wolves: 4.75
- Ken Ekanem, Virginia Tech Hokies: 4.88
- Myles Garrett, Texas A&M Aggies: 4.64
- Ryan Glasgow, Michigan Wolverines: 5.13
- Davon Godchaux, LSU Tigers: 5.27
- Daeshon Hall, Texas A&M Aggies: 4.76
- Charles Harris, Missouri Tigers: 4.82
- Trey Hendrickson, Florida Atlantic Owls: 4.65
- Treyvon Hester, Toledo Rockets: N/A
- Jaleel Johnson, Iowa Hawkeyes: 5.38
- D.J. Jones, Ole Miss Rebels: 5.04
- Jarron Jones, Notre Dame Fighting Irish: 5.33
- Nazair Jones, North Carolina Tar Heels: 5.11
- Tanoh Kpassagnon, Villanova Wildcats: 4.83
- Harvey Langi, BYU Cougars: N/A
- Carl Lawson, Auburn Tigers: 4.67
- Jeremiah Ledbetter, Arkansas Razorbacks: 4.84
- Malik McDowell, Michigan State Spartans: 4.85
- Takkarist McKinley, UCLA Bruins: 4.59
- Avery Moss, Youngstown State Penguins: 4.79
- Al-Quadin Muhammad, Miami Hurricanes: 4.88
- Noble Nwachukwu, West Virginia Mountaineers: 4.83
- Ifeadi Odenigbo, Northwestern Wildcats: 4.72
- Larry Ogunjobi, Charlotte 49ers: 4.97
- Carroll Phillips, Illinois Fighting Illini: 4.64
- Ejuan Price, Pittsburgh Panthers: 4.84
- Elijah Qualls, Washington Huskies: 5.13
- Haason Reddick, Temple Owls: 4.52
- Derek Rivers, Youngstown State Penguins: 4.61
- Isaac Rochelle, Notre Dame Fighting Irish: 4.89
- Garrett Sickels, Penn State Nittany Lions: 4.90
- Tanzel Smart, Tulane Green Wave: 5.24
- Dawuane Smoot, Illinois Fighting Illini: 4.77
- Pita Taumoepenu, Utah Utes: 4.67
- Vincent Taylor, Oklahoma State Cowboys: 5.07
- Solomon Thomas, Stanford Cardinal: 4.69
- Dalvin Tomlinson, Alabama Crimson Tide: 5.19
- Stevie Tu’ikolovatu, USC Trojans: 5.45
- Eddie Vanderdoes, UCLA Bruins: 4.99
- Charles Walker, Oklahoma Sooners: 4.96
- Demarcus Walker, Florida State Seminoles: N/A
- Carlos Watkins, Clemson Tigers: N/A
- Tim Williams, Alabama Crimson Tide: 4.68
- Jordan Willis, Kansas State Wildcats: 4.53
- Deatrich Wise, Arkansas Razorbacks: 4.92
- Chris Wormley, Michigan Wolverines: N/A
Three defensive linemen finish their 40-yard dashes in under 4.60 seconds. Those guys were Temple’s Haason Reddick at 4.52, Kansas State’s Jordan Willis at 4.53, and UCLA’s Takkarist McKinley at 4.59.
Other notable times from the defensive linemen’s 40-yard dash include Tennessee’s Derek Barnett at 4.88, Texas A&M’s Myles Garrett at 4.64, and Auburn’s Carl Lawson at 4.67.
Seven defensive linemen did not run at the scouting combine. A few of those notable absences included Florida State’s Demarcus Walker, Clemson’s Carlos Watkins, and Michigan’s Chris Wormley.
Linebackers
- Ryan Anderson, Alabama Crimson Tide: 4.78
- Alex Anzalone, Florida Gators: 4.63
- Kendell Beckwith, LSU Tigers: N/A
- Vince Biegel, Wisconsin Badgers: 4.67
- Ben Boulware, Clemson Tigers: N/A
- Tyus Bowser, Houston Cougars: 4.65
- Blair Brown, Ohio Bobcats: 4.65
- Jayon Brown, UCLA Bruins: 4.70
- Riley Bullough, Michigan State Spartans: N/A
- Zach Cunningham, Vanderbilt Commodores: 4.67
- Jarrad Davis, Florida Gators: N/A
- Kevin Davis, Colorado State Rams: 4.91
- Brooks Ellis, Arkansas Razorbacks: 4.79
- Devonte’ Fields, Louisville Cardinals: 4.72
- Reuben Foster, Alabama Crimson Tide: N/A
- Ben Gedeon, Michigan Wolverines: 4.75
- Connor Harris, Lindenwood Lions: 4.73
- Keith Kelsey, Louisville Cardinals: 4.92
- Marquel Lee, Wake Forest Demon Deacons: N/A
- JoJo Mathis, Washington Huskies: N/A
- Raekwon McMillan, Ohio State Buckeyes: 4.61
- Matt Milano, Boston College Eagles: 4.67
- Hardy Nickerson, Illinois Fighting Illini: 4.78
- Jabrill Peppers, Michigan Wolverines: 4.46
- Jalen Reeves-Maybin, Tennessee Volunteers: N/A
- Duke Riley, LSU Tigers: 4.58
- Tanner Vallejo, Boise State Broncos: 4.67
- Anthony Walker Jr., Northwestern Wildcats: 4.65
- T.J. Watt, Wisconsin Badgers: 4.69
Two of the linebackers eclipsed the 4.60 threshold in the 40-yard dash. Michigan’s Jabrill Peppers ran the fastest time for linebackers at a 4.46, but identifies himself as a safety. LSU’s Duke Riley ran an impressive 4.58 in his 40-yard dash.
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Other notable 40 times include Vanderbilt’s Zach Cunningham at 4.67, Ohio State’s Raekwon McMillan at 4.61, and Wisconsin’s T.J. Watt at 4.69. Eight linebackers didn’t run the 40-yard dash at the scouting combine. Some of those absences include Clemson’s Ben Boulware, Alabama’s Reuben Foster, and Tennessee’s Jalen Reeves-Maybin.