Who Is the Fastest Player in the 2024 NFL Draft? Top 9 by 40-Yard Dash Times

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Who Is the Fastest Player in the 2024 NFL Draft? Top 9 by 40-Yard Dash Times

The 2024 NFL Draft is nearly here, and fans are anxious to see which young athletes will join their favorite team. One frequent talking point during the event is the class' fastest runners and how they could make an impact at the next level.

With that in mind, here's what you need to know about the fastest players in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Who Is the Fastest Player in the 2024 NFL Draft?

The 2024 NFL Scouting Combine rounded up the top prospects in this year's class and put them to the test in the 40-yard dash. One player stood out from the rest, however, as Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy posted the fastest time (4.21 seconds) of all participants. Worthy's time wasn’t just the fastest of this year's NFL Draft prospects — it is also now the fastest time in NFL combine history.

Here is a list of the top 40-yard dash times in the 2024 NFL Combine:

Player	School	Position	Time (in seconds)
Xavier Worthy	Texas	WR	4.21
Nate Wiggins	Clemson	CB	4.28
Issac Guerendo	Lousiville	RB	4.33
Quinyon Mitchell	Toledo	CB	4.33
Brian Thomas Jr.	LSU	WR	4.33
Adonai Mitchell	Texas	WR	4.34
Decamerion Richardson	Mississippi State	CB	4.34

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Fastest Player at Each Position in 2024 NFL Draft

Though cornerbacks and skill-position players lead the class overall, there's still some serious speed at other positions. Here are the fastest players at each position in the 2024 Draft based on their showings at the combine.

Player	School	Position	Time (in seconds)
Kedon Slovis	BYU	QB	4.55
Isaac Guerendo	Louisville	RB	4.33
Xavier Worthy	Texas	WR	4.21
Devin Culp	Washington	TE	4.47
Nate Wiggins	Clemson	CB	4.28
Payton Wilson	NC State	LB	4.43
Braden Fiske	Florida State	DT	4.78

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