We had a big day at the NFL Combine this afternoon because finally someone has broken Chris Johnson’s 40 yard dash record. You thought a 4.24 was fast? How does a 4.22 sound? This comes from John Ross, a wide receiver out of Washington who ran so fast he actually injured himself.
John Ross has beaten Chris Johnson's 40 yard dash record 💨 pic.twitter.com/xoRFdH3W98
— Abdul Memon (@abdulamemon) March 4, 2017
The fastest #NFLCombine 40 times ever. A venerable who's who of #NFL greats. pic.twitter.com/xOTu3T7JeV
— Damon Amendolara (@DAonCBS) March 4, 2017
Nike has already signed him
BREAKING: Nike has signed John Ross, who just broke Chris Johnson's 40 yard dash record. pic.twitter.com/61fH8mCVWy
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) March 4, 2017
Also, the big story this week was Adidas offering an island (yes, an actual island) to anyone who could break the record while wearing their cleats. Whoops!
Nike with the troll job
On an island all by yourself.
Record. Broken. ⏱💨
Welcome to the family, @WatchJRoss https://t.co/RNcMZIwj66
— Nike Football (@usnikefootball) March 4, 2017
John Ross on why he didn't wear Adidas shoes and attempt to win island "I can't swim and I don't own a boat" pic.twitter.com/mTXwe3ezhT
— gifdsports (@gifdsports) March 4, 2017
Here’s John Ross’ NFL Draft Scouting Report from NFL.com
Ross is an instant-impact weapon who scored 23 touchdowns in just 112 touches. He should be able to step right in as a kick returner and a slot receiver, but teams with speed at tight end might utilize him outside to create extreme vertical stress on opposing safeties. If his knees check out as healthy, Ross is a likely first-round pick with the rare ability to become a high-volume slot receiver or a lesser-targeted, high-yield deep-ball threat.
