Who is the Fastest Player in the 2023 NFL Draft? Top 10 by 40-Yard Dash Times

The 2023 NFL Draft is nearly here, and fans are anxious to see which young studs their team selects. One frequent talking point during the festivities is the class' speedsters 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 2023 NFL Draft.
Who is the Fastest Player in the 2023 NFL Draft?
The 2023 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 Michigan cornerback DJ Turner II posted the fastest time (4.26 seconds) of all participants. Turner's 40-yard dash actually tied him for the fifth-fastest in combine history, only trailing John Ross (4.22), Kalon Barnes (4.23), Chris Johnson (4.24) and Rondel Melendez (4.24).
Check out the top 40-yard dash times from the 2023 combine below:
Player | School | Position | Time (in seconds) |
---|---|---|---|
DJ Turner II | Michigan | CB | 4.26 |
Jakorian Bennett | Maryland | CB | 4.30 |
Devon Achane | Texas A&M | RB | 4.32 |
Trey Palmer | Nebraska | WR | 4.33 |
Deonte Banks | Maryland | CB | 4.35 |
Emmanuel Forbes | Mississippi State | CB | 4.35 |
Kelee Ringo | Georgia | CB | 4.36 |
Darius Rush | South Carolina | CB | 4.36 |
Derius Davis | TCU | WR | 4.36 |
Jahmyr Gibbs | Alabama | RB | 4.36 |
Fastest Player at Each Position in 2023 NFL Draft
Though cornerbacks and skill-position players lead the class overall, there's still some serious speed at other positions. Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson led all QB combine attendees with a blazing 4.54 40-yard dash time in March. Meanwhile, Georgia offensive tackle Broderick Jones posted a 4.96 while checking in at 6-foot-5 and 311 pounds.
Here are the fastest players at each position in the 2023 Draft based on their showings at the combine.
Player | School | Position | Time (in seconds) |
---|---|---|---|
Anthony Richardson | Florida | QB | 4.43 |
Devon Achane | Texas A&M | RB | 4.32 |
Trey Palmer | Nebraska | WR | 4.33 |
Will Mallory | Miami | TE | 4.54 |
Nolan Smith | Georgia | DL | 4.39 |
Owen Pappoe | Auburn | LB | 4.39 |
D.J. Turner II | Michigan | DB | 4.26 |
Broderick Jones | Georgia | OL | 4.97 |
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