At those speeds, over that short a distance, it is luck. Ruggs ran plenty fast to secure the spot as the fastest person in this draft, which is all that matters.I hate that he didn't get the record, but another great run by Ruggs. 4:28/4:31
Waddle may be the second..Ruggs is the only player in combine history with a sub 4.3 40 and 42” vertical.
He ran that so effortlessly that it almost didn't seem like he was running that fast lol that young man has speed AND good controlPretty cool comparison Ruggs to Ross on Ruggs' first run.:
While you are absolutely correct, it's a big hit with the fans and it makes some of these kids a good bit of extra money...and Rich Eisen raises a ton of cash for charity because of it. That alone makes it worth the time...Run Rich Run!!!You know it's always fun to watch these guys try to reach those 40 records and we're always hyped when someone runs a sub 4.3. Same with any other drill. We're always like "OMG, that guy jumped 50 inches". But, if you look at the list of people that have combine records, how many of those guys made it to the pro bowl. Just a little perspective. Jerry Rice ran a 4.71 40 yard dash. The 40 is one of the most overrated drills in the history of football.
Tom Brady has the slowest time at the combine . That worked out pretty well. But, with the new emphasis put on speed in today’s NFL, fast guys will be a premium moving forward. With Hardman and Hill, KC just proved that speed kills! Well, plus a great QBYou know it's always fun to watch these guys try to reach those 40 records and we're always hyped when someone runs a sub 4.3. Same with any other drill. We're always like "OMG, that guy jumped 50 inches". But, if you look at the list of people that have combine records, how many of those guys made it to the pro bowl. Just a little perspective. Jerry Rice ran a 4.71 40 yard dash. The 40 is one of the most overrated drills in the history of football.
Jerry had field speed that was pretty much unmatched. I don't have stats to back this up but I would imagine most WR's running 4.7+ don't make it in the league or don't stick around long so it is not quite as overrated as you would think.You know it's always fun to watch these guys try to reach those 40 records and we're always hyped when someone runs a sub 4.3. Same with any other drill. We're always like "OMG, that guy jumped 50 inches". But, if you look at the list of people that have combine records, how many of those guys made it to the pro bowl. Just a little perspective. Jerry Rice ran a 4.71 40 yard dash. The 40 is one of the most overrated drills in the history of football.
How about Jarvis Landry?Jerry had field speed that was pretty much unmatched. I don't have stats to back this up but I would imagine most WR's running 4.7+ don't make it in the league or don't stick around long so it is not quite as overrated as you would think.