Factoid 433 - Which position is the fastest at the NFL Combine?

Wide receivers and cornerbacks average the fastest times with 4.55 seconds in the 40 yard dash followed by running backs at 4.59 seconds in the 40 yard dash. (This data is from an NFL Combine scouting report from 2008 to 2012.) Below is a list with average times by position.

• Wide receiver - 4.55
• Cornerback - 4.55
• Running back - 4.59
• Safety - 4.62
• Outside Linebacker - 4.74
• Tight End - 4.77
• Fullback - 4.80
• Inside Linebacker - 4.80
• Quarterback - 4.87
• Defensive End - 4.88
• Defensive Tackle - 5.13
• Offensive Center - 5.30
• Offensive Tackle - 5.32
• Offensive Guard - 5.36