Who is the fastest wide receiver in the 2024 NFL Draft?
The 2024 NFL Draft Class was one of the fastest groups ever, with Xavier Worthy of Texas leading the class with a record 40 time of 4.21 seconds.
We recorded verified 40 yard dash times from 313 receivers in the 2024 class, including players from all levels of college football. Times were recorded at the NFL Combine, CFL combine, or a verified pro day time.
Among the top receiver prospects, everyone other than Marvin Harrison Jr. ended up running a 40.
The fastest verified times are:
1st – Xavier Worthy
40 Time: 4.21
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 165 pounds
Other Athletic Measurables: 41″ Vertical, 131″ Broad Jump
Division of Football: FBS
Measured At: NFL Combine
2nd – Tyler Harrell, Miami (FL)
40 Time: 4.25
Height: 6’1″
Weight: 193 pounds
Other Athletic Measurables: 33.5″ Vertical, 123″ Broad Jump, 7.14 cone drill, 4.20 shuttle
Division of Football: FBS
Measured At: Pro Day
T-3rd – Brian Thomas Jr., LSU
40 Time: 4.33
Height: 6’3″
Weight: 209 pounds
Other Athletic Measurables: 38.5″ Vertical, 126″ Broad Jump
Division of Football: FBS
Measured At: NFL Combine
T-3rd – Mason Tipton, Yale
40 Time: 4.33
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 179 pounds
Other Athletic Measurables: 37″ Vertical, 125″ Broad Jump, 7.05 cone drill, 4.22 shuttle
Division of Football: FCS
Measured At: Pro Day
T-3rd – Coleton Beck, Virginia Tech
40 Time: 4.33
Height: 6’0″
Weight: 188 pounds
Other Athletic Measurables: 37.5″ Vertical, 120″ Broad Jump, 7.08 cone drill, 4.25 shuttle
Division of Football: FBS
Measured At: Pro Day
6th – Adonai Mitchell, Texas
40 Time: 4.34
Height: 6’2″
Weight: 205 pounds
Other Athletic Measurables: 39.5″ Vertical, 136″ Broad Jump
Division of Football: FBS
Measured At: NFL Combine
7th – Isaiah Wooden, Southern Utah
40 Time: 4.35
Height: 5’7″
Weight: 176 pounds
Other Athletic Measurables: 44.5″ Vertical, 125″ Broad Jump, 6.90 cone drill, 4.52 shuttle
Division of Football: FCS
Measured At: Pro Day
8th – Devontez Walker, North Carolina
40 Time: 4.36
Height: 6’2″
Weight: 193 pounds
Other Athletic Measurables: 40.5″ Vertical, 134″ Broad Jump, 4.30 shuttle
Division of Football: FBS
Measured At: NFL Combine
9th – Ahmarean Brown, South Carolina
40 Time: 4.37
Height: 5’8″
Weight: 170 pounds
Other Athletic Measurables: 35″ Vertical, 120″ Broad Jump, 7.13 cone drill, 4.29 shuttle
Division of Football: FBS
Measured At: Pro Day
T-10th – Malik Nabers, LSU
40 Time: 4.38
Height: 6’0″
Weight: 199 pounds
Other Athletic Measurables: 42″ Vertical, 129″ Broad Jump
Division of Football: FBS
Measured At: Pro Day
T-10th – Jacob Cowing, Arizona
40 Time: 4.38
Height: 5’9″
Weight: 168 pounds
Other Athletic Measurables: 36″ Vertical, 119″ Broad Jump, 7.02 cone, 4.32 shuttle
Division of Football: FBS
Measured At: NFL Combine
Other Notable Times
An incredible SIX players narrowly missed the cut, finishing 1/100th of a second shy of 10th place.
Those six were Ladd McConkey, Roman Wilson, Xavier Legette, Anthony Gould, Rashad Jordan, and Praise Olatoke. Each ran a 4.39.
Other top prospects to note:
- Ricky Pearsall: 4.41 (Combine)
- Troy Franklin: 4.41 (Combine)
- Rome Odunze: 4.45 (Combine)
- Malachi Corley: 4.56 (Pro Day)
- Keon Coleman: 4.61 (Combine)
Fastest WRs Visualization
Top wide receivers in the class are depicted by their school’s logo, including Marvin Harrison Jr., Malik Nabers, Rome Odunze, Brian Thomas Jr., Adonai Mitchell, Xavier Worthy, Keon Coleman, Ladd McConkey, Ricky Pearsall, Troy Franklin, Malachi Corley, Roman Wilson, Xavier Legette, Devontez Walker, Malik Washington, Ja’Lynn Polk, Jermaine Burton, Johnny Wilson, Javon Baker, Tahj Washington, Jalen McMillan, Luke McCaffrey, Cornelius Johnson, Jamari Thrash, Brenden Rice, Xavier Weaver, Anthony Gould, Ryan Flournoy, Bub Means, Ainias Smith, Jalen Coker, Jacob Cowing, Isaiah Williams, Lideatrick Griffin, Jha’Quan Jackson, Devaughn Vele, Tayvion Robinson, Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint.
Don’t worry too much about the trendline here, it is heavily skewed by low end prospects who both ran slow and are undersized. The further to the top left, the better.
Click here to check out our official 2024 draft wide receiver rankings.
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