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Originally Posted by Donger
These statistics are interesting. How much difference does .05 seconds really make when judging these guys and how does that translate to play on the field?
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It makes *some* difference, but it's position dependent.
40 times are most important for defensive backs and WRs, because they have to run the farthest in a "straight" line.
It's far less important for lineman, of which the 10 yard split is far more important.
Deion ran the fastest 40 every recorded at the combine, and he was obviously a great a cover corner.
However, Brandon Flowers ran a very pedestrian 40 (4.58) and yet is a very good NFL corner.
There are exceptions to every rule, but it's generally a good barometer for their absolute upside.