I second this. For football, it’s the first 20, 10, or even 5 yards that count the most. Anything beyond that is mostly just good for deep patterns (and covering deep patterns), returning kicks, and breakaway runs. Hall of fame RB Marcus Allen ran a 4.7 plus 40 yard dash. And he wasn’t that big.
I’m not against sprinters with great 100m times, but it’s usually of marginal relevance on the field. Of course, the guys with great 100m times often also have great 40 times and a quick burst off the line...
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Last edited: Aug 14, 2020