2025 NFL Scouting Combine: Top 10 fastest 40-yard dash times for tight ends

The second day of workouts at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine ended with the tight ends. They were the final group to run the 40-yard dash, and the fastest times are in.

The tight end position is considered one of the deepest in this year’s NFL Draft, and Terrance Ferguson led the way for those who participated in the 40-yard dash. He came in at an unofficial 4.63 seconds, just ahead of Joshua Simon. It was also 0.1 second away from the Top 10 fastest 40-yard dashes ever by a tight end at the NFL Scouting Combine.

However, there were still some strong showings as Friday’s events winded down. Here are the fastest 40-yard dash times for tight ends at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine.

1. Terrance Ferguson, Oregon – 4.63 seconds

After a standout career at Oregon, Terrance Ferguson cemented himself as the fastest tight end at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine. He came in at 4.63 seconds to lead the group who ran the 40-yard dash.

Ferguson was an instrumental part of Oregon’s success in its first year in the Big Ten, which ended with a conference title. He set new career-highs with 43 receptions for 591 yards while hauling in three touchdowns as a senior.

2. Joshua Simon, South Carolina – 4.65 seconds

After four years at Western Kentucky, Joshua Simon spent his final two seasons at South Carolina. He became a top weapon for the Gamecocks in 2024, and his 40-yard dash time was second among tight ends at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine.

Simon had a career year as a fifth-year senior as one of LaNorris Sellers’ top targets. He hauled in 40 receptions for 519 yards and seven touchdowns, and has an interesting case for evaluators in a deep tight end class.

3. CJ Dippre, Alabama – 4.69 seconds

With a 4.69-second 40-yard dash, CJ Dippre came in as the third-fastest tight end during Friday’s Combine events. He’s coming off a solid college career at two schools.

Dippre spent two years at Alabama after starting his college career at Maryland. During his time in Tuscaloosa, he totaled 27 receptions for 443 yards as a safety net for Jalen Milroe.

T4. Gavin Bartholomew, Pitt – 4.70 seconds

During his time at Pitt, Gavin Bartholomew was the epitome of consistency. He was a key part of the passing game, and his 4.70-second 40-yard dash showed the speed he brings.

Bartholomew hauled in four receptions this past season while totaling 322 yards. All told, during his four years at Pitt, he had 1,257 yards and 11 touchdowns on 105 career catches.

T4. Thomas Fidone, Nebraska – 4.70 seconds

An important piece of the Nebraska offense the last two seasons, Thomas Fidone will look to move up the draft boards after his 2025 NFL Scouting Combine performance. He tied with CJ Dippre for the third-fastest tight end in the 40-yard dash at 4.70 seconds.

Fidone had a career-high 373 yards this past season, but didn’t find the end zone. That came after he had four touchdowns in 2023 while totaling 260 yards.

6. Harold Fannin Jr., Bowling Green – 4.71 seconds

One of the more intriguing prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft, Harold Fannin Jr. checked in with a 4.71-second 40-yard dash. The Bowling Green product continues to try and separate himself in this year’s tight end class.

Fannin was a finalist for the Mackey Award as the best tight end in college football after a huge year at Bowling Green. He led the nation with 1,555 receiving yards while adding 10 touchdowns, which proves his ability in the passing game as a receiver.

T7. Jalin Conyers, Texas Tech – 4.74 seconds

At 4.74 seconds, Jalin Conyers tied for seventh among tight ends in the 40-yard dash. That came after an impressive senior season at Texas Tech in 2024.

Conyers started his college career at Arizona State, spending three years in Tempe before making his way to Lubbock. He tied his career-high with five receptions with Texas Tech this past year while adding 30 receptions for 320 yards.

T7. Mitchell Evans, Notre Dame – 4.74 seconds

As Notre Dame made a run to the national championship this past season, Mitchell Evans played a key role after he came all the way back from injury. In the 40-yard dash, he came in at 4.74 seconds to become one of the 10 fastest tight ends at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine.

Evans was on pace for a monster 2023 season before suffering an ACL injury. He had 422 receiving yards in eight games, and he had 423 yards in 16 games this past year as he worked his way back from the ailment.

9. Jake Briningstool, Clemson – 4.75 seconds

Jake Briningstool spent four years at Clemson, but emerged as a key playmaker the last two seasons. That helped him enter the conversation in this year’s tight ends class, and his 4.75-second 40-yard dash ranked in the Top 10 at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine.

Briningstool turned in the best numbers of his career this past season, totaling 530 yards and seven touchdowns. He played a key role in Clemson’s College Football Playoff appearance and will look to continue his success at the next level.

10. Moliki Matavao, UCLA – 4.81 seconds

In his second year at UCLA in 2024, Moliki Matavao turned in the best numbers of his career. He also rounded out the Top 10 fastest times for tight ends at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine at 4.81 seconds.

Matavao recorded 506 receiving yards and two touchdowns for UCLA. He started his college career at Oregon before two years with the Bruins.

Rest of 40-yard dash times for tight ends

Jackson Hawes, Georgia Tech – 4.82 seconds
Gunnar Helm, Texas – 4.84 seconds
Bryson Nesbit, North Carolina – 4.88 seconds
Robbie Ouzts, Alabama – 4.91 seconds

The 2025 NFL Scouting Combine runs through the weekend at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. From there, the sprint is on to Green Bay for the NFL Draft April 24-26.