SUMMARY
- Xavier Worthy set the record for the fastest 40-yard dash time at the NFL Combine.
- However, Bo Jackson's 40-yard dash is faster than that of Xavier Worthy's.
The NFL combine and scouting season is getting far more exciting as we see the 2024 prospects break multiple records and perform with the utmost vigor and enthusiasm. Legendary players like Patrick Mahomes and many more have lauded the players’ performances at the sprints. The second most discussed NFL prospect is Xavier Worthy.
Xavier Worthy set the record for the fastest 40-yard dash time. He finished his sprint in just 4.21 seconds. The previous record was held by John Ross. For three seasons, he played his college football at Texas. He ditched his senior year to enter the NFL draft in 2024. The Texas wide receiver made history this offseason, as he is all set to enter the league and claim all the accolades that he deserves.
OFFICIAL: 4.21
XAVIER WORTHY HOLDS THE NEW 40-YARD DASH RECORD pic.twitter.com/IrXf3WyemB
— NFL (@NFL) March 2, 2024
Xavier’s blazing sprint also gave Usain Bolt a run for his money, and he has exceeded his record by a fraction of a second. He is the fastest in the NFL combined, and this aspect will definitely garner him a lot of attention from the recruiters. Although he is still behind Bo Jackson, who recorded the swiftest run in pre-draft time. NFL’s official records are valid from 2006, and Jackson made his record in 1986; hence, it is not considered official.
Bo Jackson has recorded the fastest sprint in the pre-draft history of college football
Xavier Worthy hit the headlines for his flaring sprint performance and set a record for himself before even officially entering the NFL. Although he missed the top position in time for the fastest sprint in football by just a few fractions of seconds. Bo Jackson holds the record for the fastest pre-draft time in history. He completed his 40-yard dash at the University of Auburn in just 4.13 seconds.
Happy Birthday Bo Jackson
On his birthday in 1987 Bo goes 91 yards to the tunnel.
Bo went (18-221-2 1-14-1) setting the #Raiders single game rushing record.#RaiderNation pic.twitter.com/eS2npfgtp4— Old Time Football 🏈 (@Ol_TimeFootball) November 30, 2023
Although he is officially not confirmed by the league, as the official data is only valid since 2006, Bo Jackson has shown his prowess in baseball and football. Because of his achievements in multiple sports, he is considered one of the best athletes of all time. He entered the league in 1986 by joining hands with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In a career of four seasons, he accounted for 2782 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns.
Collegiate stats and achievements of Xavier Worthy
In 2021, Xavier joined Texas and got a kickstart in his freshman year. During his freshman year, he broke many freshman records at his college. In his first season, he recorded 12 touchdowns and had a total receiving of 981 yards. These records previously belonged to Roy Williams. Apparently, Worthy continues his streak of breaking records in his first year.
He also broke his school record for freshman year against Oklahoma. Worthy announced that he would forgo his senior year at the Longhorns and declare himself for the NFL draft in 2024. He is indeed one of the best prospects for the 2024 draft.