4.3 speed

[Deuce]

I heard many times this year from some people on here that they have kids on their home town teams that run a 4.3. If you want to see a 4.3, check out the kickoff return by De'Anthony Thomas from Oregon in last nights game. I would be shocked if there are 5 kids in the entire nation in high school that are that fast. And he has run a 4.3 several times.

[Aesculus gilmus]

I just looked up this play on YouTube. What was amusing was his body language upon crossing the plane of the end zone as if he was hitting the tape of a finish line at a track meet.

http://youtu.be/JpfHVZ4_uWQ

[bobcat1]

That's awesome!

[Scoop27]

Wonder what East Bernard's Ty Slanina's is?
The ripped a lot of opponents in the playoffs with some fantastic runs
He won the hurdles last year at state

[zebrablue2]

Wonder what East Bernard's Ty Slanina's is?
The ripped a lot of opponents in the playoffs with some fantastic runs
He won the hurdles last year at state

He would be 10 yds behind this kid!!!

[Ernest T Bass]

Wonder what East Bernard's Ty Slanina's is?
The ripped a lot of opponents in the playoffs with some fantastic runs
He won the hurdles last year at state

4.6, at best.

[Old Tiger]

Back in the day Port Isabel had 10 plus kids run 4.3

[Deuce]

Back in the day Port Isabel had 10 plus kids run 4.3
Maybe in the 80's when they only used stop watches while in reality they were probably a 4.5

[Ernest T Bass]

Maybe in the 80's when they only used stop watches while in reality they were probably a 4.5

More like 4.7-4.9. 10 kids running 4.5=state championship, even in 5a.

[Old Tiger]

More like 4.7-4.9. 10 kids running 4.5=state championship, even in 5a.

Not when they're all 5'2" lol

[Ernest T Bass]

Not when they're all 5'2" lol

In 3a, that's still a state championship team.

[btex]

All those kids who run a 4.3 seem to run 4.6 when they get timed on a laser.

[Weebe]

http://espn.go.com/high-school/football/events/nike-sparq-combines/2012/test/results/_/id/113

I've linked the results from the Sparq testing that took place in Oregon for Nike's Opening in which roughly 100 of the top prospects in the nation were invited.

The fastest electronic time for a Texas kid was Plano Prestonwood's Mike Mitchell who ran a 4.45.

LaQuvionte Gonzalez and Dontre Wilson, who junior Olympians in the 4x100, ran 4.52 and 4.51 respectively.

So no, there are not many, if any kids in Texas that run true 4.3's.

The kids you hear about are likely closer to 4.6 than 4.3.

[Saggy Aggie]

http://espn.go.com/high-school/football/events/nike-sparq-combines/2012/test/results/_/id/113

I've linked the results from the Sparq testing that took place in Oregon for Nike's Opening in which roughly 100 of the top prospects in the nation were invited.

The fastest electronic time for a Texas kid was Plano Prestonwood's Mike Mitchell who ran a 4.45.

LaQuvionte Gonzalez and Dontre Wilson, who junior Olympians in the 4x100, ran 4.52 and 4.51 respectively.

So no, there are not many, if any kids in Texas that run true 4.3's.

The kids you hear about are likely closer to 4.6 than 4.3.

Mike Mitchell is an OLB and ran a 4.45?!?!? ***...

[Weebe]

A white LB at that. A physical freak.

And he just committed to Ohio State at the Army AA game today.

[Saggy Aggie]

A white LB at that. A physical freak.

And he just committed to Ohio State at the Army AA game today.

Yeah, I just can't believe an OLB ran the fastest time...

[Weebe]

Not the fastest time overall. The fastest time of the Texas kids.

[movethechain]

Mike Mitchell and his brother are both freaks. Unbelievable talent in that family.

[buckeyebob]

Mike Mitchell and his brother are both freaks. Unbelievable talent in that family.

Especially when you are on the other side of the ball.

[hollywood]

So what's a "true" 40 time? Laser timed?

[Additup]

Top 10 Fastest 40 Yard Dash Times in History (since 2000 when times were recorded electronically)
• 4.24: Chris Johnson, RB, East Carolina (2008)
• 4.28: Jerome Mathis, WR, Hampton (2005)
• 4.28: Jacoby Ford, WR, Clemson (2010)
• 4.29: Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, CB, Tennessee State (2008)
• 4.29: Stanford Routt, CB, Houston (2005)
• 4.29: Fabian Washington, CB, Nebraska (2005)
• 4:30: Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR, Maryland (2009)
• 4.30: Yamon Figurs, WR, Kansas State (2007)
• 4.30: Darrent Williams, CB, Oklahoma State (2005)
• 4.31: Tyvon Branch, CB, Connecticut (2008)
• 4.31: Justin King, CB, Penn State (2008)
• 4.31: Jonathan Joseph, CB, South Carolina (2006)
• 4.31: Aaron Lockett, WR, Kansas State (2002)
• 4.31: Santana Moss, WR, Miami (Fla.) (2001)

Here are the top unofficial times including before FAT electronic timing:
Listings in bold are new ones added since last update.
The Official Unofficial Sub 4.3 Forty Yard Dash List at Gridironstuds.com

1 Bo Jackson Auburn Tigers 4.12
2 Michael Bennett Minnesota Vikings 4.13
3 Alexander Wright Dallas Cowboys 4.14
4 Darrell Green Washington Redskins 4.15
5 Ahman Green Nebraska 4.17
6 Joey Galloway Ohio St. Buckeyes 4.18
7 Deion Sanders Florida St. Seminoles 4.21
8 Kevin Curtis Utah Utes 4.21
9 Don Beebe Buffalo Bills 4.21
10 Donte Stallworth Tennessee Vols 4.22
11 Willie Parker N.C. Tar Heels 4.23
12 Rondel Melendez Eastern Kentucky (199)4.24
13 Chris Johnson East Carolina Pirates 4.24
14 Taylor Mays USC 4.24
15 Randy Moss Marshall University 4.25
16 Michael Vick Virginia Tech Hokies 4.25
17 Jerome Mathis Hampton 4.25
18 Devin Hester University of Miami 4.27
19 Darren McFadden Arkansas Razorbacks 4.27
20 James Jett West Virginia 4.27
21 Jacoby Ford Clemson Tigers 4.27
22 Trindon Holliday LSU 4.27
22 Kevin Williams University of Miami 4.28
23 Champ Bailey Georgia Bulldogs 4.28
24 CJ Spiller Clemson Tigers 4.28
25 Raghib Ismail Notre Dame 4.28
26 Standord Routt Houston (2005) 4.29
27 Fabian Washington Nebraska 4.29
28 Laveranues Coles Florida St. Seminoles 4.29
29 James Williams Fresno St. 4.29
30 Gaston Green UCLA 4.29

[toddg]

i just ran a 4.21 to the bathroom!!

[refereedoc]

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