Where did players with fastest 40-yard dash times go to high school?

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Mar 1, 2026 - 23:25
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Where did players with fastest 40-yard dash times go to high school?

As exciting as it is watching defensive stars compete in the 40-yard dash at every NFL Combine, the offensive position groups are typically what people key in on.

Whether it be wanting to see if your future quarterback has wheels, what skill guy takes the fastest time or how offensive linemen fare with their straight line speed, everyone tunes in to see who posted the fastest 40 times.

For many of these players, their journey to this moment started years ago when they were trying to make a name for themselves on the high school scene.

We've taken a look at what defensive prospects posted the fastest 40 times in this year's combine. Here's a look at their offensive counterparts and the fastest times for each position group.

NFL combine 40 times: Quarterbacks

Taylen Green

Taylen Green #10 of the Arkansas Razorbacks is sacked in the second half by Josiah Trotter #40 of the Missouri Tigers at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium on November 29, 2025 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Tigers defeated the Razorbacks 31-17.

High School: Lewisville (TX)

College: Arkansas

NFL combine 40-yard dash time: 4.36

Haynes King

Dec 27, 2025; Orlando, FL, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets quarterback Haynes King (10) looks to pass against the BYU Cougars in the first quarter during the Pop-Tarts Bowl at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

High School: Longview (TX)

College: Georgia Tech

NFL combine 40-yard dash time: 4.46

Jalon Daniels

Nov 8, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Kansas Jayhawks quarterback Jalon Daniels (6) against the Arizona Wildcats in the first half at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

High School: Lawndale (CA)

College: Kansas

NFL combine 40-yard dash time: 4.65

Luke Altmyer

Luke Altmyer #9, Illinois Fighting Illini (Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images)

High School: Starkville (MS)

College: Illinois

NFL combine 40-yard dash time: 4.72

Joe Fagnano

Jan 27, 2026; Frisco, TX, USA; West quarterback Joe Fagnano (12) drops back to pass the ball against the East during the second half at the Ford Center at the Star. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

High School: Williamsport Area (PA)

College: UConn

NFL combine 40-yard dash time: 4.83

NFL combine 40 times: Running backs

Mike Washington Jr.

Feb 28, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Arkansas running back Mike Washington Jr. (RB20) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

High School: Cicero-North Syracuse (NY)

College: Arkansas

NFL combine 40-yard dash time: 4.33

Jeremiyah Love

Feb 28, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (RB11) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

High School: Christian Brothers College (MO)

College: Notre Dame

NFL combine 40-yard dash time: 4.36

Demond Claiborne

Oct 4, 2025; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies linebacker Kaleb Spencer (3) and linebacker Jaden Keller (24) prepare to tackle Wake Forest Demon Deacons running back Demond Claiborne (1) during the first quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images

High School: King William (VA)

College: Wake Forest

NFL combine 40-yard dash time: 4.37

Jam Miller

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Jam Miller.

High School: Tyler Legacy (TX)

College: Alabama

NFL combine 40-yard dash time: 4.42

Eli Heidenreich

Naval Academy running back Eli Heidenreich.

High School: Mt. Lebanon (Pittsburg, PA)

College: Navy

NFL combine 40-yard dash time: 4.44

NFL combine 40 times: Wide receivers

Deion Burkes

Deion Burks #4, Oklahoma Sooners (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

High School: Belleville (MI)

College: Oklahoma

NFL combine 40-yard dash time: 4.30

Jeff Caldwell

Nov 22, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats wide receiver Jeff Caldwell (9) catches a pass for a touchdown against the BYU Cougars in the second half at Nippert Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

High School: Butler Traditional (Louisville, KY)

College: Cincinnati

NFL combine 40-yard dash time: 4.31

Zachariah Branch

ATHENS, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 6: Zachariah Branch #1 of the Georgia Bulldogs warms up prior to the game against the Austin Peay Governors at Sanford Stadium on September 6, 2025 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

High School: Bishop Gorman (Las Vergas, NV)

College: Georgia

NFL combine 40-yard dash time: 4.35

Malik Benson

Oregon Ducks wide receiver Malik Benson warms up before the game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at SHI Stadium.

High School: Lansing (KS)

College: Oregon

NFL combine 40-yard dash time: 4.37

Chris Brazzell II

Tennessee wide receiver Chris Brazzell II (17) yells in celebration after scoring a touchdown during a NCAA football game between Tennessee and Georgia at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee, on September 13, 2025.

High School: Midland Legacy (TX)

College: Tennessee

NFL combine 40-yard dash time: 4.37

NFL combine 40 times: Tight ends

Kenyon Sadiq

Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Feb. 27, 2026.

High School: Skyline (Idaho Falls, ID)

College: Oregon

NFL combine 40-yard dash time: 4.38

RJ Maryland

RJ Maryland of the Southern Methodist Mustangs can't make the catch.

High School: Southlake Carroll (TX)

College: SMU

NFL combine 40-yard dash time: 4.51

Eli Stowers

Vanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Feb. 27, 2026.

High School: Denton Guyer (TX)

College: Vanderbilt

NFL combine 40-yard dash time: 4.51

Jaren Kanak

Oklahoma Sooners tight end Jaren Kanak (12) runs after a reception during a first-round College Football Playoff game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Friday, Dec. 19, 2025. Alabama won 34-24.

High School: Hays (KS)

College: Oklahoma

NFL combine 40-yard dash time: 4.52

Matthew Hibner

Nov 22, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; SMU Mustangs tight end Matthew Hibner (88) is tackled by Louisville Cardinals defensive back Corey Gordon (24) during the first half at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

High School: Lake Braddock (Burke, VA)

College: SMU

NFL combine 40-yard dash time: 4.57

NFL combine 40 times: Offensive linemen

Spencer Fano

Oct 11, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Utes offensive lineman Spencer Fano (55) celebrates a touchdown against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the third quarter at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

High School: Timpview (Provo, UT)

College: Utah

NFL combine 40-yard dash time: 4.91

Max Iheanachor

Max Iheanachor #58, Arizona State Sun Devils (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images)

High School: King/Drew (Los Angeles, LA)

College: Arizona State

NFL combine 40-yard dash time: 4.91

Jalen Farmer

Sep 28, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Kentucky Wildcats offensive lineman Jalen Farmer (52) blocks Mississippi Rebels linebacker TJ Dottery (6) during the first half at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

High School: Eastside (Covington, GA)

College: Kentucky

NFL combine 40-yard dash time: 4.93

Monroe Freeling

Monroe Freeling #57, Georgia Bulldogs (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

High School: Oceanside Collegiate Academy (Mount Pleasant, SC)

College: Georgia

NFL combine 40-yard dash time: 4.93

Jager Burton

Kentucky’s quarterback Zach Calzada (5) celebrates with teammate Jager Burton (62) scoring a touchdown against Toledo Saturday afternoon at Kroger Field.
August 30, 2025

High School: Frederick Douglass (Lexington, KY)

College: Kentucky

NFL combine 40-yard dash time: 4.94

Enrique Cruz

Kansas redshirt senior offensive lineman Enrique Cruz Jr. (77) pushes against a sled during practice at the Murfin Family Practice Fields on Aug. 8, 2025.

High School: Willowbrook (Villa, IL)

College: Kansas

NFL combine 40-yard dash time: 4.94

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY High School Sports Wire: NFL combine results: Fastest 40-yard dash times for offensive players

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