"He's so fast the video hangs" - NFL Fans stunned Derius Davis posts fastest 40-yard time among WRs in 2023 NFL Combine
TCU wide receiver Derius Davis has had one of the most impressive combines thus far. The 5 ft 8 wide out ran a 4.36 40-yard dash at the combine, impressing many scouts and teams.
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4.37u is the fastest of the day so far.
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Davis had the second-fastest 40 time after LSU'a Trey Palmer ran a 4.33 40-time.
These WRs are MOVIN'
@HuskerFBNation's Trey Palmer with a 4.33u.
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Davis had the fastest 10-yard split with a time of 1.46.
He's recorded over 1,400 yards and nine touchdowns and returned three special teams touchdowns. The 22-year-old spent five seasons with the team, but will only be 22 at the beginning of the season.
He may have boosted his draft stock with the combine he had. Any team could view him as a good special-teamer or slot receiver.
NFL Fans react to Derius Davis' lightning fast 40-yard dash time
Many were impressed with how fast Davis ran the 40-yard dash. Some even suggested their team select him in the draft.
Here's how fans reacted:
@NFL @TCUFootball @nflnetwork He's so fast the video hangs. 🤣
@NFL @TCUFootball @nflnetwork Damn I just turn my head for a few seconds and he done
Bro always have the jets turned on twitter.com/NFL/status/163…
Al Davis just sat up like the Undertaker twitter.com/nfl/status/163…
Not surprised, I’d love the Chargers to nab him as a primary returner twitter.com/nfl/status/163…
@NFL @TCUFootball @nflnetwork He’s going to the KC Chiefs to replace Mecole Hardman lol
God damn homie is moving twitter.com/PFF_College/st…
@PFF_College Chiefs are selecting him in the 7th round lol
@PFF_College Video makes him look even faster than 4.37 lol. He was moving
Many argued the fastest player in CFB.
If this time holds up at the top — argument over. twitter.com/nfl/status/163…
Could Derius Davis' teammate Quentin Johnson be the first wide receiver taken in the 2023 NFL Draft?
While Davis helped his draft stock and name rise, he won't be one of the first few wide receivers taken in the draft.
His teammate Quentin Johnson could be one of the first wide receivers taken in the draft. He has the ideal size of 6 ft. 4 inches and 215 lbs.
He had a breakout season this past year as he recorded 60 receptions for 1,069 yards and six touchdowns. In his first two seasons combined, he only recorded 55 catches for 1,069 yards and eight touchdowns.
Despite a lack of production in the national championship vs. Georgia, where he recorded one catch for three yards, he's still slated to be one of the top wide out prospects.
Other top wide receiver prospects include Jordan Addison, Zay Flowers, and Josh Downs.