Fastest 40 times from running backs on Day 4 at the 2023 NFL Combine

After watching most other groups run the 40-yard dash, the running back contingent at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine was ready to put their stamp on things.

Emanating live from Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, many ball carriers upped their draft stock. Leading the way was EXPLAIN

All times listed below are unofficial.

Fastest RB 40-yard dashes from 2023 NFL Scouting Combine:

Devon Achane, Texas A&M Aggies — 4.32 seconds

Jahmyr Gibbs, Alabama Crimson Tide — 4.36 seconds

Keaton Mitchell, ECU Pirates — 4.38 seconds

Deneric Prince, Tulsa Golden Hurricane —  4.41 seconds

Chase Brown, Illinois Fighting Illini — 4.43 seconds

Bijan Robinson, Texas Longhorns — 4.47 seconds

Evan Hull, Northwestern Wildcats — 4.47 seconds

Tiyon Evans, Louisville Cardinals — 4.52 seconds

Zach Charbonnet, UCLA Bruins — 4.54 seconds

Tank Bigsby, Auburn Tigers — 4.56 seconds

Roschon Johnson, Texas Longhorns — 4.59 seconds

Cam Peoples, Appalachian State — 4.61 seconds

Kenny McIntosh, Georgia Bulldogs — 4.62 seconds

SaRodorick Thompson Jr., Texas Tech Red Raiders — 4.67 seconds

Tavion Thomas, Utah Utes — 4.75 seconds

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 year’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.