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2026-03-01 · By Playtime Briefing Desk
Kenyon Sadiq's record-setting 4.39-second 40-yard dash at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine marks a significant milestone, establishing him as the fastest tight end in history, surpassing Vernon Davis's 4.40 seconds from 2006. This achievement not only highlights Sadiq's exceptional athleticism but also underscores the evolving role of tight ends in the NFL, where speed is increasingly valued. In a related development, Notre Dame's Jeremiyah Love ran a 4.36-second dash, the second-fastest time among running backs at the event, further emphasizing the trend of elite speed among top prospects. Together, these performances reflect a shift in player evaluation criteria, as teams prioritize agility and quickness in their draft strategies.
Sadiq breaks the record of 4.40 seconds that was set by Vernon Davis in 2006.
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Kenyon Sadiq runs 4.39-second 40-yard dash, fastest tight end ever
Sadiq breaks the record of 4.40 seconds that was set by Vernon Davis in 2006.
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Jeremiyah Love posts second-fastest 40 time among fastest RB group in Combine history
Jeremiyah Love came into the Scouting Combine as the top running back on most lists of prospects and his 40-yard dash did not do anything to hurt that standing.
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2026 NFL combine: Jeremiyah Love runs 4.36-second 40-yard dash
Notre Dame's Jeremiyah Love impressed at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine on Saturday, running the second-best 40 time among running backs at the event.
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Jeremiyah Love runs 4.36-second 40-yard dash
Notre Dame's Jeremiyah Love is widely viewed as far and away the best running back in the 2026 NFL draft, and what he did today at the Scouting Combine only solidified that.