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WATCH: Mekhi Garner runs out of bounds during 40-yard dash attempt

On3-Social-Profile_GRAYby:On3 Staff Reportโ€ข03/03/23
Mekhi Garner, LSU Tigers cornerback
LSU cornerback Mekhi Garner attempts to get in position for an open-field tackle in the SEC Championships Game against Georgia. (Kevin C. Cox / Getty Images)

At the NFL Combine the 40-yard dash is king, especially for skill position players. The further away from the ball you are, the faster you need to be.

So a good 40-yard dash can often make or break a Combine performance.

Unfortunately for LSU star Mekhi Garner, a mistake out of the blocks in his 40-yard dash ruined his time. Garner actually pulled up running out of bounds on one attempt.

Following his errant start, Garner was given a chance to run the 40-yard dash again.

His two recorded times, unofficially, clocked in at 4.55 and 4.63. Unfortunately a bad start can often throw a player off for multiple attempts and that appeared to be the case with Garner.

Thatโ€™ll make a better showing at LSUโ€™s Pro Day in a couple weeks a necessity.

Garner had a productive season at LSU in 2022, tallying 43 tackles, 1.5 tackles for a loss and eight passes defended.

More on the 2023 NFL Draft

The 2023 NFL Draft is set to take place from Thursday, April 27 through Saturday, April 29 in Kansas City, Missouri. The event will be held at the plaza just outside of Union Station.

Round 1 of the NFL Draft is set to begin at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, Apr. 27. Rounds 2-3 will begin at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, Apr. 28, and Rounds 4-7 will begin at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, Apr. 29. The draft will be broadcasted throughout the weekend on both ESPN and NFL Network.

To be eligible for the NFL Draft, players must be at least three years removed from their final year of high school while having used up their collegiate eligibility. Underclassmen are able to request league approval to become eligible for the draft, as are players who have graduated prior to using up all of their collegiate eligibility. 100 underclassmen were approved for last yearโ€™s draft. 73 of those 100 underclassmen were granted special eligibility while 27 of them were underclassmen who had completed their college degrees.

The 2023 NFL scouting combine will take place from Feb. 28 through March 6 in Indianapolis.