How does the fastest 40-yard dash in NFL Combine history compare to Usain Bolt's record?

The 40-yard dash is one of the flagship events at the NFL Combine. It is a test of speed and explosiveness, and we've witnessed some stunning performances over time.

The fastest 40-yard dash in NFL Combine history belongs to wide receiver Xavier Worthy, with the Texas Longhorns alum crossing the finish line in 4.21 Seconds. Surprisingly, Usain Bolt's record in the 40-yard dash doesn't stand well when compared to Worthy's.

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Fastest 40-yard dash in NFL Combine history

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As mentioned above, Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy holds the record for the fastest 40-yard dash in Combine history. Worthy ran the dash in a staggering 4.21 seconds at the 2024 NFL Combine.

Coming into the Combine, people knew that Worthy was a speedster. But it's unlikely that anyone could have predicted that he'd break John Ross' record of 4.22 seconds. Worthy was a versatile player in college, playing both the cornerback and wide receiver positions. The Fresno, California native broke John Ross' seven-year-long record.

The Kansas City Chiefs drafted Worthy in Round one of the 2024 NFL draft by trading up one place for the star wide receiver. He promptly signed a four-year, $13.8 million contract.

Worthy was one of the biggest positives for the Chiefs from the 2024 season. He impressed everyone with not just his speed but development in his game in his rookie season. Worthy's fast development into arguably the future WR1 solidifies Chiefs' deep-field threat. The Chiefs WR recorded 59 catches, 638 receivng yards and scored six touchdowns.

What is Usain Bolt's 40-yard dash record?

Usain Bolt is the fastest man in recorded history. The Jamaican superstar holds the record in the 100-meter dash (9.58 seconds) and 200-meter dash (19.19 seconds). Bolt also won eight Olympic Gold Medals and retired from professional sprinting in 2017.

However, that didn't stop Bolt from tying the NFL 40-yard sprint record in 2019 wearing sweats and sneakers and he did so in 4.22 Seconds at an NFL event. It's even more impressive, considering he wasn't wearing running spikes.

Fastest 40-yard dash times in NFL Combine history

Here's a look at the fastest 40-yard dash performances in the history of the NFL Combine

• 1 - Xavier Worthy, WR (2024) - 4.21 seconds
• 2 - John Ross, WR (2017) - 4.22 seconds
• 3 - Kalon Barnes, CB (2022) - 4.23 seconds
• T4 - Chris Johnson, RB (2008) - 4.24 seconds
• T4 - Rondel Menendez, WR (1999) - 4.24 seconds
• T5 - DJ Turner, CB (2023) - 4.26 seconds
• T5 - Tariq Woolen, DB (2022) - 4.26 seconds
• T5 - Jerome Mathis, WR (2005) - 4.26 seconds
• T6 - Marquise Goodwin, WR (2013) - 4.27 seconds
• T6 - Stanford Routt, CB (2005) - 4.27 seconds
• T6 - Henry Ruggs III, WR (2020) - 4.27 seconds
• T7 - Tyquan Thornton, WR (2022) - 4.28 seconds
• T7 - Jacoby Ford, WR (2010) - 4.28 seconds
• T7 - J.J. Nelson, WR (2015) - 4.28 seconds
• T7 - Jalen Myrick, CB (2017) - 4.28 seconds