Fastest 40 times from QBs on Day 3 at the NFL Combine
One of the most intriguing groups in the 2023 NFL Draft, the quarterbacks stepped up to show off their speed in the 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine on Saturday. There were some surprises, too.
As part of a huge day, former Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson stole the show with a 4.44u in his lone run. Of course, there was no need to try again after such an impressive showing. In addition, fresh off a national championship appearance, former TCU quarterback Max Duggan put on quite the show with a 4.52u 40-yard dash — beating out former Louisville star Malik Cunningham by 0.02 seconds, unofficially.
All times are unofficial.
The fastest QB 40 yard dashes from 2023 NFL Combine
Anthony Richardson, Florida — 4.44 seconds
Max Duggan, TCU — 4.52 seconds
Malik Cunningham, Louisville — 4.54 seconds
Dorian Thompson-Robinson, UCLA — 4.56 seconds
Clayton Tune, Houston — 4.64 seconds
Stetson Bennett, Georgia — 4.67 seconds
Tyson Bagent, Shepherd — 4.79 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.