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3 unusual facts about 40-yard dash


CFL Evaluation Camp

The 40-yard dash is another popular event at the evaluation camp.

Shamawd Chambers, wide receiver from Wilfrid Laurier led all athletes running an electronically timed 4.42 40-yard dash.

EA Sports Active NFL Training Camp

In NFL Training Camp, players perform various drills that are commonly performed in the NFL Scouting Combine, such as the 40-yard dash.


Vontaze Burfict

Burfict entered the NFL Combine rated as the No. 3 inside linebacker, behind Luke Kuechly and Dont'a Hightower, but his "disappointing" performance—including a 5.09 sec in the 40-yard dash, slowest among linebackers—caused some analysts to project him as a third day (Rd. 4-7) draft pick.


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Buddy Landel

At the time, his sister was dating Barry Orton (aka Barry O), and she introduced him to Buddy, he was 6'2 220 his sophomore year in high school, Buddy had a 4.6 time in the 40 yard dash which at his size at 16 years old attracted college interest.