Who is the Fastest Player in the 2023 NFL Draft? Top 10 by 40-Yard Dash Times

Who is the Fastest Player in the 2023 NFL Draft? Top 10 by 40-Yard Dash Times

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The 2023 NFL Draft is nearly here, and fans are anxious to see which young studs their team selects. One frequent talking point during the festivities is the class' speedsters and how they could make an impact at the next level.

With that in mind, here's what you need to know about the fastest players in the 2023 NFL Draft.

Who is the Fastest Player in the 2023 NFL Draft?

The 2023 Scouting Combine rounded up the top prospects in this year's class and put them to the test in the 40-yard dash. One player stood out from the rest, however, as Michigan cornerback DJ Turner II posted the fastest time (4.26 seconds) of all participants. Turner's 40-yard dash actually tied him for the fifth-fastest in combine history, only trailing John Ross (4.22), Kalon Barnes (4.23), Chris Johnson (4.24) and Rondel Melendez (4.24).

Check out the top 40-yard dash times from the 2023 combine below:

Player

School

Position

Time (in seconds)

DJ Turner II

Michigan

CB

4.26

Jakorian Bennett

Maryland

CB

4.30

Devon Achane

Texas A&M

RB

4.32

Trey Palmer

Nebraska

WR

4.33

Deonte Banks

Maryland

CB

4.35

Emmanuel Forbes

Mississippi State

CB

4.35

Kelee Ringo

Georgia

CB

4.36

Darius Rush

South Carolina

CB

4.36

Derius Davis

TCU

WR

4.36

Jahmyr Gibbs

Alabama

RB

4.36

Fastest Player at Each Position in 2023 NFL Draft

Though cornerbacks and skill-position players lead the class overall, there's still some serious speed at other positions. Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson led all QB combine attendees with a blazing 4.54 40-yard dash time in March. Meanwhile, Georgia offensive tackle Broderick Jones posted a 4.96 while checking in at 6-foot-5 and 311 pounds.

Here are the fastest players at each position in the 2023 Draft based on their showings at the combine.

Player

School

Position

Time (in seconds)

Anthony Richardson

Florida

QB

4.43

Devon Achane

Texas A&M

RB

4.32

Trey Palmer

Nebraska

WR

4.33

Will Mallory

Miami

TE

4.54

Nolan Smith

Georgia

DL

4.39

Owen Pappoe

Auburn

LB

4.39

D.J. Turner II

Michigan

DB

4.26

Broderick Jones

Georgia

OL

4.97

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