2020 NFL Combine

[Cruiser]

A easy; 4.28

 

[78Alum]

Proud of Henry. I can see him doing better with a great run.

 

[BamaNation]

Ruggs running again soon

 

[78Alum]

Pretty cool comparison Ruggs to Ross on Ruggs' first run.:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1233214722301976582

 

[78Alum]

I hate that he didn't get the record, but another great run by Ruggs. 4:28/4:31

 

[B1GTide]

I hate that he didn't get the record, but another great run by Ruggs. 4:28/4:31

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.

 

[Jay Hughes]

4.27 Official

 

[CoachJeff]

Ruggs is the only player in combine history with a sub 4.3 40 and 42” vertical.

 

[UAllday]

Ruggs is the only player in combine history with a sub 4.3 40 and 42” vertical.

Waddle may be the second..

 

[BamaFlum]

Ruggs just made himself quite a bit of money.

 

[FitToBeTide]

Henry's 4.27 40 comes out to 18.73 MPH, which doesn't sound all that fast, motor vehicle-wise. But that's also mach .024 , which sounds speedier. Well done, Henry.

 

[BAMAVILLE]

Pretty cool comparison Ruggs to Ross on Ruggs' first run.:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1233214722301976582

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 control

 

[bamagradinATL]

As we say in the big town of Brewton, AL...."that boy fassss!"

 

[spidermayin]

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.

 

[The Ols]

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.

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!!!

 

[bamaga]

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 QB

 

[bamamc1]

Heard on JOX this morning that Jake Fromm didn't perform too well last night. Honestly, I think he regressed during his time at uga. Good job bowl cut.

 

[TiderJack]

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.

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.

 

[RollTide_HTTR]

I saw somewhere that Hopkins and Michael Thomas both ran somehting like 4.57 at the combine. They're 2 of the best WRs in the NFL.

That said, speed can still kill. DeSean Jackson and Tyreek Hill are 2 of the best recent(ish) examples of what speed at WR can do for a team.

 

[spidermayin]

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.

How about Jarvis Landry?

"Jerry Rice ran a 4.71 40, but the greatest receiver of all time couldn't be caught in the open field. Jarvis Landry ran a 4.77 in 2014 and has put together consecutive 1,100-yard seasons. "