NFL Twitter loses its mind after Chris Olave runs 4.26s 40-yard dash
NFL Twitter had their jaws on the floor after Ohio State’s Chris Olave posted a blazing fast 40-yard-dash time that ranks among the best ever.
UPDATE: The NFL released the official times for the receivers at the NFL Combine with Olave at 4.39 seconds, considerably slower than the unofficial time.
Did Chris Olave just make himself a Top 10 draft pick?
The Ohio State wide receiver definitely made himself the talk of Indianapolis on Thursday with a ridiculously quick 40-yard dash time.
Check out the stunning display of speed:
https://twitter.com/NFLonCBS/status/1499556600897581063
Olave’s unofficial time was faster than anyone who ran in the 2021 NFL Combine. Only John Ross, Donte’ Stallworth and Chris Johnson were faster.
Chris Olave’s 40-yard dash had NFL Twitter stunned
Ohio State quarterback CJ Stroud is very familiar with that speed.
Cali speed! @chrisolave_
— CJ Stroud (@CJ7STROUD) March 4, 2022
Fellow Buckeyes were also impressed.
https://twitter.com/julian_040/status/1499554588822843406
https://twitter.com/PCampbell21/status/1499554719018196992
https://twitter.com/MarvHarrisonJr/status/1499554328432062482
Even LeBron James chimed in on the incredible run.
WOW!!!! ⭐️ https://t.co/rd7ykK37QC
— LeBron James (@KingJames) March 4, 2022
The rest of Twitter was part shocked, part humbled and part wishful.
And just like that, Chris Olave is a top-15 pick. #NFLDraft
— Bryan Perez (@BryanPerezNFL) March 4, 2022
https://twitter.com/nflnetwork/status/1499556822545571840
https://twitter.com/NFL/status/1499555645674205201
https://twitter.com/ochocinco/status/1499556041943658501
The over/under on Chris Olave's 40 was 4.33 so a great time was expected.
— Dane Brugler (@dpbrugler) March 4, 2022
But he was even faster than most thought. https://t.co/ZrT7TQhqLv
Chris Olave running a 4.26 with his route running ability is SCARY
— dr. jxke 🧸 (@cantguardjake) March 4, 2022
Chris Olave at the combine pic.twitter.com/yQKXIQ0FGx
— Pickswise (@Pickswise) March 4, 2022
https://twitter.com/theleviedwards/status/1499554433440657413
Raiders fans hoping Chris Olave slips in the draft and they can get him at 22 can't be happy with that 4.26
— Adam Hill (@AdamHillLVRJ) March 4, 2022
REALLY want Dallas to grab Chris Olave at No. 24 if they move on from Amari Cooper.
— Marcus Mosher (@Marcus_Mosher) March 4, 2022
Chris Olave just ran a 4.26 40.
— Adam Rank (@adamrank) March 4, 2022
So, I guess he's *not* falling to the Bears in Round 2.
me trying to find a way to get chris olave to the bears pic.twitter.com/5ilxKhAB1B
— Dave (@dave_bfr) March 4, 2022
Olave has been considered one of the top wide receiver prospects in the draft this year from the get-go. People knew he was fast. It just was a surprise he’s that fast. It changes the equation on his overall evaluation knowing he has that kind of jets along with his other skills.
Olave finished his senior season at Ohio State with 936 yards and 13 touchdowns on 65 catches. In total, he racked up 2,702 yards and 35 touchdowns during his tenure in Columbus.
CBS Sports’ four most recent mock drafts had Olave going as high as No. 11 and as low as No. 32. Expect the updates from after the Combine to take that 40 time into account. Before it’s all said and done, Olave could be the top wide receiver off the board.
Tyquan Thornton just broke the Combine 40 record. dark. Next