Fastest 2023 NFL Combine 40-yard dash times by running back prospects
Well, it wouldn’t be a Philadelphia Eagles offseason if we didn’t discuss the NFL Combine and the running back position in some capacity, so here goes. The Birds, if no extensions were handed out to Miles Sanders or Boston Scott, would lose both to free agency. With only six picks in the coming NFL Draft, there are questions about whether or not it’s feasible to select a tailback or address other needs. Philly’s brass, however, is doing its due diligence. Among others, they’ve met with former Alabama Crimson Tide tailback and Bijan Robinson’s backup with the Texas Longhorns, Roschon Johnson.
Tailback prospects were able to showcase their skills at the most recent NFL Scouting Combine. Sure, drills are always interesting. People will discuss verticals and broad jumps, but who are we kidding? Everyone wants to know what these guys run in the 40-yard dash. Let’s take a look at some of the better showings.
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Here are the top ten 40-yard dash times posted by participating running backs at the NFL Combine.
Bijan Robinson is universally regarded as this draft class’s best running back prospect. There’s a good reason for that. It’s because he is. Here he is running the 40.
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How did he rank when compared to the other top performers? Here are the top ten official times. Click here for the full list of participants and times.
- Devon Achane, Texas A&M – 4.32 seconds
- Jahmyr Gibbs, Alabama – 4.36 seconds
- Keaton Mitchell, East Carolina – 4.37 seconds
- Deneric Prince, Tulsa – 4.41 seconds
- Chase Brown, Illinois – 4.43 seconds
- Bijan Robinson, Texas – 4.46 seconds
- Evan Hull, Northwestern – 4.47 seconds
- Tiyon Evans, Louisville – 4.52 seconds
- Zach Charbonnet, UCLA – 4.53 seconds
- Tank Bigsby – Auburn – 4.56 seconds
We sent former Bruins standout Zach Charbonnet to the Eagles during the second round in our pre-draft mock. Might Philly be paying attention? Might they be interested? Keep an eye on him as we move through Pro Days, free agency, and the pre-draft process.
He’s a threat as a runner. It will be intriguing to see how he and these other young outstanding prospects as we inch towards the end of April.
