The 2022 Ranking of the Most Fastest NFL Players

November 4, 2022

The NFL has been home to some of the most talented athletes around the globe for decades. Which player is the fastest in the NFL?

Next Gen Stats gives the NFL specific speed information on various in-game play types. This information is used extensively in NFL Betting, Fantasy Football, Scouting, and many other areas.

Fastest NFL Players

All times are based upon ball carriers and are clocked using NFL Next Gen Stats 2022 season.

Also Read: Ranking of Oldest NFL Players

Rank Player Play Speed

Rank	Player	Play	Speed (MPH)
1	Kenneth Walker	74-yard rushing TD	22.09
2	Breece Hall	62-yard rushing TD	21.87
3	Devin Duvernay	103-yard kickoff return TD	21.6
4	Tariq Woolen	40-yard interception TD	21.58
5	Rashod Bateman	75-yard receiving TD	21.48
6	Tutu Atwell	54-yard reception	21.46
7	Chase Claypool	12-yard rush	21.46
8	Rashaad Penny	32-yard rush	21.44
9	Jalen Reagor	25-yard punt return	21.25
10	Justin Fields	6-yard rush	21.23

NFL Combine: Fastest 40-Yard Dash Times

John Ross is still the best-known player of all time, five years after running a 4.22 40 yard dash in Indianapolis.

Here are the fastest 40-yard dashes ever recorded at the NFL Combine.

Rank	Player	40 Time
1	John Ross	4.22
2	Kalon Barnes	4.23
3	Chris Johnson	4.24
4	Rondel Melendez	4.24
5	Dri Archer	4.26
6	Tariq Woolen	4.26
7	Jerome Mathis	4.26
8	Marquise Goodwin	4.27
9	Stanford Routt	4.27
10	Henry Ruggs III	4.27