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Who is the fastest WR in college?

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Mia Kelly

Published Jan 07, 2026

Jaylen Hall, WR, Western Kentucky

After scoring an absurd seven times on 12 catches in 2020, Hall set career-best marks with 46 receptions and 752 yards in 2021. Hall is taking his 4.32-second speed, per David Goricki of the Detroit News, to Western Kentucky.

Who is the fastest wide receiver in college football 2022?

2022 NFL draft: 8 fastest WR from Day 1 of the scouting combine

  • Tyquan Thornton, Baylor-4.28 seconds. Scott Sewell-USA TODAY Sports.
  • Calvin Austin III, Boise State-4.32 seconds. Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports.
  • Danny Gray, SMU-4.33 seconds. ...
  • Bo Melton, Rutgers-4.34 seconds. ...
  • Christian Watson, North Dakota State-4.36 seconds.

Who is the fastest wide receiver in the 2021 draft?

1. WR Anthony Schwartz, Auburn: 4.26 seconds. Not many fans are talking about Auburn wide receiver Anthony Schwartz, but they probably should be. The spritely receiver clocked a 40-yard dash time of 4.26 seconds!

Who is the fastest player in college football this year?

1. Kalon Barnes, CB, Baylor. The former Baylor defensive back officially clocked the fastest time at the 2022 Combine, a shade under the record 4.22 time set by Washington receiver John Ross in 2017.

Who won best WR in college football?

Addison won the Biletnikoff Award as college football's most outstanding receiver in 2021, finishing with 1,593 receiving yards and 17 touchdowns on a school-record 100 receptions for the ACC champions.

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What college has the best receivers?

The Ohio State Buckeyes earned the No. 1 spot as “Wide Receiver U” based on their combination of quality and quantity, as well as college and NFL production. The Buckeyes have a long history of producing NFL talent at wide receiver, with Hall of Famer Cris Carter and All-Pros David Boston and Terry Glenn as well.

Who is the fastest receiver in the 2022 draft?

Jameson Williams (Alabama), 6-foot-1, 179 pounds

He's the fastest receiver in the draft and has been said to have hit 23 mph in practice per Alabama's GPS tracking system.

How Fast Is Arian Smith?

The 6-foot, 185-pounder from Bradley, Fla., earned the invitation after posting a time of 10.10 seconds at the NCAA East Prelims. He will be joined at the championship by his Georgia track teammate, Matthew Boling, who clocked a time of 10.09 seconds.

How Fast Is Lamar Jackson?

Lamar Jackson reportedly ran a 4.34 40-yard dash in 2017 at Louisville's “speed day.” He never ran the 40 at the Combine or a pro day, though.

Who's faster Tyreek Hill or DK Metcalf?

His top speed of 22.6 mph came against the Minnesota Vikings in 2019, when Hill was on the Kansas City Chiefs. When it comes to 40 times, Hill has the advantage. Hill ran a 4.29 in the 40-yard-dash, while Metcalf ran a 4.33.

Who ran a 3.9 40-yard dash?

Bo Jackson, former Los Angeles Raiders running back

But the Bo Jackson 40 time is its own tale. Some suggested he broke the 4.0 barrier, posting a 3.9 time at the NFL Combine. But that's a tall tale. Raiders' beat writer Jerry Knaak tracked down the truth, Jackson never attended the 1986 NFL Scouting Combine.

How Fast Is Devon Achane?

According to Recruiting Analytics, Achane reached a top speed of 22.2 miles per hour on the return. That's really fast.

Who is the best WR in 2022?

Ranking the 10 best WR values, situations in the 2022 NFL Draft: Skyy Moore lands with Patrick Mahomes

  1. Skyy Moore, Kansas City Chiefs. ...
  2. Treylon Burks, Tennessee Titans. ...
  3. Jameson Williams, Detroit Lions. ...
  4. Garrett Wilson, New York Jets. ...
  5. Jalen Tolbert, Dallas Cowboys. ...
  6. Drake London, Atlanta Falcons.

Who are the top 10 wide receivers in the 2022 NFL draft?

NFL Draft 2022 wide receiver rankings

  • Chris Olave, Ohio State (6-0, 187 pounds) ...
  • Garrett Wilson, Ohio State (5-11, 183 pounds) ...
  • Jameson Williams, Alabama (6-1, 179 pounds) ...
  • Drake London, USC (6-4, 219 pounds) ...
  • Jahan Dotson, Penn State (5-10, 178 pounds) ...
  • Treylon Burks, Arkansas (6-2, 225 pounds)

What is the fastest 40 time ever?

1: John Ross, 4.22 seconds in 2017.

Who has the fastest 40-yard dash ever?

The fastest recorded 40 yard split on record belongs to Olympian Maurice Greene. During his World Record 60 meter run of 6.33, a mark that still exists, Green crossed the 40 yard mark at 4.18. Remembering that .

How Fast Is Jameson Williams?

In 2021 against Texas A&M, Miami, Southern Mississippi, LSU and Arkansas, he looked like a burner, with 4.39 40-yard dash speed and the ability to take the top off a defense.

How fast did Deion Sanders run the 40-yard dash?

Deion Sanders is known as one of the greatest cornerbacks to ever play the game of football. On top of that Sanders has one of the most memorable 40-yard dashes of all time. At the 1989 NFL combine Deion Sanders ran an unofficial 40-yard dash of 4.27 seconds.

What college is WR university?

Clemson's receivers have shirts they wear to workouts with "WRU" emblazoned across the front, a little nod to the pedigree of their position.

What college has the most quarterbacks in NFL?

Purdue University

15 Purdue QBs went on to the NFL; Purdue is tied for first with Alabama in producing Super Bowl winning quarterbacks. According to ESPN.com, Purdue QBs have won (and started) more NFL games than any other school; thrown for the most touchdowns and yards in the NFL.

Is Jordan Addison in transfer portal?

Biletnikoff Award-winning receiver Jordan Addison's officially entered the transfer portal on Tuesday after two years at Pitt.

Did Jordan Addison transfer?

Pittsburgh All-American wide receiver Jordan Addison entered the transfer portal on Tuesday, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel. Sports Illustrated confirmed Thamel's initial report. Addison has not ruled out a potential return to the Panthers' program.