A poster wrote that Blessuan Austin is similar to the Rutgers DB's on the Patriots. Devin and Jason McCourty are much faster. Devin is 31 and he is the second fastest player in the NFL.
According to the NFL's Next Gen Stats, McCourty reached a top speed of 22.05 mph on his 85 yard interception return. The second fastest by a ball carrier this season. Devin is faster than Tyreek Hill.
The 5 fastest players are Dalvin Cook, Devin McCourty, Saquon Barkley, Kalen Ballage, and Minkah Fitzpatrick. Cook's top speed is 22.07, and Barkley's max speed is 21.91.
Many players run extraordinarily fast 40-yard dash times and are not among the NFL's fastest players. John Ross is an egregious example.
That’s a good point about running with pads.
I’ve brought that up in the past - let’s see the player’s time wearing a helmet and pads, and starting from a stand up position.
In other words, like playing in a game...
If there was a published stat for the 30-40 yd split that would probably give this number. I’ve been interested for a long time even in seeing the 10-20 yd splits since, as you mention, players are never starting in that sprint stance.
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the pressure or adrenaline of the game really makes a difference.
That’s a good point about running with pads.
I’ve brought that up in the past - let’s see the player’s time wearing a helmet and pads, and starting from a stand up position.
In other words, like playing in a game...
That should be tested at the combine. Very important.
Austin is recovering from injury. He’s got excellent size, long arms and the movement skills to play in the NFL.
Giants should look at both of these guys late. Hampton is the safer move. But both really could be 2 steals.