The record time to run a 40-yard dash in the NFL’s Scouting Combine is the proud property of a Central High School alum.
Xavier Worthy, a standout wide receiver for the Texas Longhorns and Fresno native, edged out a seven-year-old record time during Saturday’s drills.
Driving the news: Worthy clocked in an official time of 4.21 seconds in the 40-yard dash, beating John Ross III’s previous record official time of 4.22 seconds.
Worthy reached a speed of 24.21 mph during his record-breaking run.
The record time came on the back of an impressive first attempt, with the Longhorn standout clocking in at 4.25 seconds and recording the fastest 10-yard split of the weekend at 1.45 seconds.
Worthy had an impressive season with the Texas Longhorns, recording 75 receptions, 1,014 yards, and five touchdowns.
Watch it:
OFFICIAL: 4.21
XAVIER WORTHY HOLDS THE NEW 40-YARD DASH RECORD pic.twitter.com/IrXf3WyemB— NFL (@NFL) March 2, 2024
What they’re saying: Worthy’s performance won plaudits from NFL vets, including speedster Tyreek Hill.
😂😂😂 my bad 4.22…. https://t.co/LAEvPiHNty— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) March 2, 2024
4.2 is crazy sheesh— Ty Hill (@cheetah) March 2, 2024
Young fella @XavierWorthy got ROLLERS 🏃🏾♂️🔥🔥 😳 4:22 sheeeeeeeeesh— Desean Jackson (@DeSeanJackson10) March 2, 2024
Wow flying 🔥— Derwin James Jr (@DerwinJames) March 2, 2024
Ouweeeeeee X!!!— Nino (@qdiggs6) March 2, 2024
That was one of the coolest moments in Combine history. @XavierWorthy #NFLCombine— Scott Hanson (@ScottHanson) March 2, 2024
