Ranking the top 5 fastest 40-yard dash by QBs in NFL combine history

Fastest 40-yard dash times in NFL Combine history by quarterbacks

Here are the fastest ever recorded 40-yad dash times by quarterbacks in NFL Combine history since switching to electronic timers in 1999.

#3 - Robert Griffin III - 4.41 seconds

Washington quarterback Robert Griffin III

Robert Griffin III impressed NFL scouts with his elite athletic abilities. He was selected with the second overall draft pick and won the Rookie of the Year award in his first season. Unfortunately, his promising career was derailed by injuries.

#4 (tied) - Brad Smith - 4.46 seconds

New York Jets wide receiver Brad Smith

Brad Smith, like Reggie McNeal, was another player who attended the Combine as a quarterback but was later converted to a wide receiver by the team that drafted him. His speed and quickness also translated well as a special teams player who returned kicks and punts.

#4 (tied) - Justin Fields - 4.46 seconds

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields

Justin Fields is the most recent quarterback to crack the top five fastest 40-yard dash times. He did so at the 2021 Combine with a scorching time of 4.46 seconds. His speed and athletic ability helped earn him a first-round draft pick.