But NFL Combine 40 times sure are fun. Shaq Evans, UCLA: 13 reps Florida State Seminoles safety Jammie Robinson runs the 40-yard dash at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Mike Davis, Texas: 10 reps When he took part in the 40-yard dash, he showed why his athleticism has made up for other physical questions. Isaiah Burse, Fresno State: 16 reps Hill ran a 4.29 second 40-yard dash at his Pro Day. Ravens OLB Coach Rob Leonard is leaving for Las Vegas. While he had only two catches of 40-plus yards, Snead hauled in 14 of 20 or more. So the Ravens dialed up their trusty chain-mover, Willie Snead IV. If you are located in Massachusetts, you are able to take advantage of the FanDuel Massachusetts promo code and earn a bonus as well. He taught him how much time he should spend at the team facility, before practice, after practice, working on specific routes over and over to perfect the timing. "That emotion was the whole 2017 season right there. Jarvis Landry, LSU: 12 reps Hester ran a 4.26 40 at the 2006 NFL Combine. [65] He was released on August 30, 2022, and signed to the practice squad the next day. Finding fast players to put on the field is, in some ways, as important as selecting players of size and strength. The following is a list of the 25fastest NFLplayers of all time. Mississippi State Bulldogs linebacker Willie Gay Jr. runs the 40-yard dash at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. Head Coach John Harbaugh loved it. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Snead's biggest production so far this season was seven catches for 60 yards in Tennessee. Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie has made an immediate impact in the NFL, already being known as being one of the best shut-down corners. In New Orleans, Snead was surrounded by some of the best offensive minds in the game. NFL Network's Emmanuel Sanders reacts to being 0.02 seconds off on his prediction of Michigan Wolverines cornerback DJ Turner's 4.26-second 40-yard dash time. The 5-9 speedster will compete for snaps at running back this fall and hes got a chance to see the field because of his legitimate 4.4 speed. The tender allowed the Saints to match any contract offer given to Snead. Recent RotoWire Articles Featuring Willie Snead. Marcus Lucas, Missouri: 104 Nick Saban and Alabama was interested, but not enough to offer a scholarship. Josh Huff, Oregon: 4.45 , 4.47, 4.51 When looking at Willie Snead 's athletic profile and workout metrics, it's easy to see how he went overlooked in both 2015 fantasy drafts and the 2014 NFL Draft. It was around 6 a.m. and Snead was driving home from a night out in New Orleans. Jacoby Ford is a long and detailed resume as a track athlete. Odell Beckham, LSU: 102 Selected in the 12th round of the 1989 NFL Draft by the New York Jets, Snead III played two years with the Jets and Houston Oilers before finishing in the Canadian Football League. Snead had 100+ receiving yards in nine games, a school record, and tied with Vanderbilt's Jordan Matthews for the most such games that year. He finished the season with 106 receptions for 1,516 yards and 15 touchdowns, setting the Ball State single-season receiving record in all three categories. Chris Johnson (RB) - 4.24 seconds (2008) Retired from football in 2001, T-4. Green reportedly recorded a time of 4.09 at the Washington Redskins training camp in 1986. The Saints added Michael Thomas and Coby Fleener this offseason, and top target Brandin Cooks isn't going anywhere, so Snead's ceiling is modest, especially in non-PPR leagues. Johnson ran a 4.24 40-yard dash at the 2008 NFL Combine. Marqise Lee, USC: 38 Mike Wallace came into the league ready to produce. The Greensboro (N.C.) Page High School product has enrolled in school and will be a true freshman this season. Ike Taylor took a unique path to get to the NFL. What a difference a year can make.". Jared Abbrederis, Wisconsin: 30.5 The four-time Pro Bowler used his instant acceleration to run by defenders and would-be tacklers. Albert Wilson, Georgia State: 103 Josh Huff, Oregon: 14 reps Jeff Janis, Saginaw Valley State: 20 reps Garrett Wilson broke out of his slump this past weekend and should continue to see plenty of targets with Corey Davis injured and Elijah Moore benched. Booked. Oakland / Los Angeles Raiders (1972-1985). Like any Ravens receiver, there's some risk involved in Snead that isn't necessarily in his control. Injuries have hampered his college career thus far, but he showed flashes in his first season at ECU in 2019, and he could be a breakout candidate after a stellar offseason thus far. Ryan Grant, Tulane: 911 But Snead didn't have Colston's 6-foot-4 height (Snead is 5-foot-11). Gault, a member of the Chicago Bears Super Bowl XXChampionshipteam,finished his 11 NFL seasons with 333 receptions for 6,635 yards. The following year, he snagged 72 passes for 895 yards and four scores. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. 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Another pundit says Baltimore is a potential landing spot for Jalen Ramsey. He worked out for several NFL teams before decided to play for the 49ers. In his first season in the NFL, Jacoby Ford already holds the Raiders record for the most kickoff returns for a touchdown in a season at 3. Hester is a three-time Pro Bowl selection (2006, 2007, and 2010) as one of the most-feared return specialists in the game. Mississippi State Bulldogs linebacker Willie Gay Jr. runs the 40-yard dash at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. However, NFL.com said he did not, listing Holliday's times at 4.27 and 4.32. Jared Abbrederis, Wisconsin: 4.50, 4.44, 4.50 Omotosho has some of the best combination of size and speed on the roster. "You can't take this for granted, because at any moment it can be gone," Snead said. [29] In Week 14, he collected seven receptions for 122 receiving yards during a 2417 win at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Drafted 108th overall by Oakland He heard coaches thought he was out of shape. 2012 Olympian in the long jump He was signed by the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2014 and has been a member of the New Orleans Saints, Baltimore Ravens, and Las Vegas Raiders. In his first season with da Bears, Hester recorded six return touchdowns, including a punt return in his NFL debut, and a then-record tying 108-yard touchdown from a missed field goal against the New York Giants. Jalen Saunders, Oklahoma: 34 Sign up for the For The Win newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Johnson set the NFL record for2,509 scrimmage yards in a season (2009). Hatfield displayed his explosiveness last season when called upon as a true freshman, including on a career-long 68-yard touchdown reception at SMU. However, he's not nearly as fast. Using track and field grading tables, Gault's 10.80 at age 48 is the equivalent to a 9.76 for a sprinter in his prime. The Snead family then moved to Michigan where his father, Willie Snead III, had taken the head coaching job at Holland Christian High School in Holland, Michigan. "I made a bad decision, and it cost me a lot," Snead said this week. That said, they profile as completely different receivers than Snead, who does most of his damage out of the slot. 2 target and excelled in the role, averaging 14.3 YPC and 9.7 YPT (5th). Snead scored his first career touchdown on a 16-yard pass by Saints quarterback Drew Brees during the fourth quarter. T.J. Jones, Notre Dame: 911 Michael Campanaro, Wake Forest: 4.46, 4.43, 4.46 He has the NFL record for most TDs receptions in a season (23, 2007), most TD receptions by a rookie in a season (17, 1998), Most seasons with 17 or more TD receptions (3) and many, many more. Sammy Watkins, Clemson: 4.34 , 4.37, 4.43 Look for the offensive staff to try and continue gettingthe ball in his hands indifferent ways. I just wanted to go somewhere where I'm wanted.". After his strong summer, the Saints piled work on Snead's plate, and he ate it up. Martavis Bryant, Clemson: 104 Snead, a former undrafted free agent, also played his way into Drew Brees' circle of trust with his second consecutive strong season. He suffered a knee injury, and when his son was born, he hung up his cleats and went into coaching. He has been selected twice to the Pro Bowl in his first three years in the league. The legal limit in Louisiana is .08. Both Kent State and Northern Illinois went on to be ranked in the Top 25. Snead was inactive for the Saints Week 13 loss against the Carolina Panthers due to a calf injury. Galloway alwayshas been able to utilize his exceptional speed and quickness to get open and beatdefenders. She's helped him out with a lot of stuff over the years, and has a softer touch than his dad. (Photo: Greg Thompson/Icon Sportswire, Getty). Josh Stewart, Oklahoma State: 35 This past year,he had a standout second season with the Steelers, establishing himself as one of the NFL's elite wideouts with 1,257 yards receiving (third most in the AFC) and 10 touchdowns. Copyright 2023 GDC Media Limited, licensed to GDC America Inc and sub-licensed to Roto Sports Inc. All Rights Reserved. It was third-and-17 and the Ravens were leading by a pair of touchdowns in Tennessee at the start of the second half. [70] He was released one day later on October 4, 2022, and re-signed to the practice squad. Snead also played defense as a linebacker and safety with one interception and 76 tackles. [56] In Week10, against the New England Patriots, he had five receptions for 64yards and two touchdowns in the 1723loss. Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Willie Snead was held without a catch in Week 16's win over the Cleveland Browns. He finished with a meager 16 targets in 11 games, spending most of the year as the Saints' No. Green or Willie Snead IV for Week 21. . Jamison Crowder vs. Willie Snead: Who is the best-value wide receiver in fantasy football? DeSean Jackson has become one of the most dangerous receivers and return specialists in the NFL. Snead exits Muncie as one of only two receivers in school history to record back-to-back 1,000 yard receiving seasons. There are certainprograms that release notable testing results, such as 40 times and other numbers, while others do not. Willie Lee Snead IV (born October 17, 1992) is an American football wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). Here are the 14 players with the fastest 40-yard dash times in combine history. Walt Powell, Murray State: 10 reps In Week 12, Snead completed a 50-yard touchdown pass to running back Tim Hightower off a lateral during the fourth quarter of a 4921 victory against the Los Angeles Rams. Kevin Norwood, Alabama: 8 reps Bennie Fowler, Michigan State: 4.50, 4.48, 4.52 This past year, he had a standout second season with the Steelers, establishing himself as one of the NFL's elite wideouts with 1,257 yards receiving (third most in the AFC) and 10 touchdowns. Matt Hazel, Coastal Carolina: 4.50, 4.47, 4.50 [5], In the 2012 season, Snead started in 12 games and played in all 13 games. Valuation scheme calculates a players fantasy pts/game over the average waiver wire replacement in standard fantasy league formats during either the current season (or previous year during the offseason) and adjusts for positional bust rates. Cut by the Panthers and Browns in 2014, Snead, an undrafted free agent, was one of the more unlikely breakouts last year. Deion Sanders was one of the most electric players in NFL history. Corey Brown, Ohio State: 4.37 , 4.44, 4.51 According to NFL Next Gen Stats, he ranked 10th in the NFL in 2020 in terms of top speed achieved at 21.66 MPH. [43], On March 13, 2018, the New Orleans Saints applied a level three tender to Snead as a restricted free agent. Sammy Watkins, Clemson: 34 Sie knnen Ihre Einstellungen jederzeit ndern, indem Sie auf unseren Websites und Apps auf den Link Datenschutz-Dashboard klicken. At press time, Snead had yet to sign his exclusive rights tender, but he showed up for the Saints' offseason program hoping a long-term deal could be worked out. Allan Robinson, Penn State: 4.60, 4.56, 4.60 The 40-yard dash is the most watched and most talked about event annually at the NFL scouting combine. Buffalo Bills safety Jordan Poyer explains how he's approaching his upcoming free agency. Copyright 2023 Baltimore Ravens. Drafted 7th overall by Washington "It was frustrating," Snead said. Sanders ran a 4.2140-yard dash at the 1989 NFL combine. "This is a guy that's been doubted his whole career high school, college and the NFL. Quincy Enunuwa, Nebraska: 4.40 , N/A, 4.45 The following week, Snead made a season-high ten catches for 76 receiving yards as the Saints lost 3527 to the Detroit Lions in Week 15. That's faster than anyone else has ever gone. "You're at home with your parents, you took a huge risk of leaving college early. Suddenly, he was out of football a cold slap in the face for about a month. "You played your ass off and you earned it," Payton told Snead. Then he called Jordan Williams, a fellow Saints wide receiver and college teammate at Ball State, to come bail him out. Jeremy Gallon, Michigan: 15 reps Kevin Norwood, Alabama: 4.39 , 4.48, 4.63 Austin Franklin, New Mexico State: 7 reps CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Look for the offensive staff to try and continue gettingthe ball in his hands indifferent ways. [46] As a result, Snead became a member of the Baltimore Ravens and received a two-year, $7 million contract that includes $3 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $2 million. In Baltimore, Snead found plenty of new and people who had long desired his services. Austin Franklin, New Mexico State: 36 Rashod Bateman, Pat Freiermuth and Elijah Moore are suddenly thriving, but playing time could be an issue for all three rookies as veteran teammates return from injuries. Brandin Cooks, Oregon State: 36 Willie Snead 32 19.5% 25 . Griffin's stock soared ahead of the 2012 draft by posting an official 4.41 in the 40-yard dash at the combine, which was the second-best time for a quarterback in event history. John Harbaugh addresses how Jackson's contract situation impacts Marcus Peters. Snead went to Payton's office a couple times to ask what was up. [UPDATE]: Former Alabama star Henry Ruggs III ran a 4.27 40-yard dash to join the list in 2020. Snead's Jeep Wrangler crossed the median and into oncoming traffic. Taylor walked on at University of Louisiana-Lafayette, but was academically ineligible his first two years. He opted against playing for the Gamecocks' basketball program this season in order to prepare for the draft. 40-yard dash results (best result in bold): Brandin Cooks, Oregon State: 4.30 (1st attempt), 4.30 (2nd attempt), 4.33 (Official) he ran just a 4.62 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine . Instead, he ended up at Ball State in Indiana. Snead called his mom first. And if you're teetering between getting a college offer, or making the league, the 40 yard dash can be the event that pushes you over the edge. General Manager Eric DeCosta said it's tough to have a clear vision of the roster's future until the Lamar Jackson deal is done.
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