2024 NFL Scouting Combine: Fastest 40-yard dash times for linebackers

Thursday evening, it was the linebackers’ turn at the 40-yard dash during the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. NFL Draft hopefuls were looking to improve their stock in the event, and some of them turned in impressive times.

There were 19 linebackers preparing to participate in the 40-yard dash – the third position group to run during Thursday’s workouts. The headliner of the group was Payton Wilson, who turned in the best time of the day at 4.44 seconds.

Here’s a look at the full list of times for linebackers the 40-yard dash. All times are unofficial.

Payton Wilson, NC State – 4.44 seconds

Dallas Turner, Alabama – 4.47 seconds

Edgerrin Cooper, Texas A&M – 4.52 seconds

Trevin Wallace, Kentucky – 4.52 seconds

Kalen DeLoach, Florida State – 4.55 seconds

Jordan Magee, Temple – 4.55 seconds

Edefuan Ulofoshio, Washington – 4.56 seconds

Curtis Jacobs, Penn State – 4.58 seconds

Chris Braswell, Alabama – 4.64 seconds

Nathaniel Watson, Mississippi State – 4.64 seconds

The rest of the 40-yard dash times for linebackers at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine

Cedric Gray, North Carolina – 4.66 seconds
Tyrice Knight, UTEP – 4.66 seconds
Marist Liufau, Notre Dame – 4.66 seconds
Gabriel Murphy, UCLA – 4.69 seconds
Darius Muasau, UCLA – 4.72 seconds
Easton Gibbs, Wyoming – 4.74 seconds
Aaron Casey, Indiana – 4.80 seconds
Khalid Duke, Kansas State – 4.80 seconds
Maema Njongmeta – 4.94 seconds