Denard Robinson said hed run something pretty fast in the 40-yard dash at the NFL combine today, and the Michigan quarterback-turned-wide receiver didnt disappoint.
Robinson ran an official 4.43-second 40, tied for the seventh fastest time among receivers on a speedy day at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Robinson clocked a handheld 4.34 seconds by NFL Network in his first attempt, after one false start, and a handheld 4.45 on his second after two false starts. Five players officially ran sub-4.4s.
Texas receiver Marquise Goodwin, a four-time All-American in track, threatened Chris Johnsons combine record (4.24 seconds) with a 4.27-second 40, West Virginias Tavon Austin and Texas A&Ms Ryan Swope both ran 4.34, and TCUs Josh Boyce and Oklahomas Kenny Stills both ran 4.38.
Source: Detroit Free Press
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