The 2015 NFL Draft wide receiver class has a tough act to follow given historic success from the 2014 class. There's a constant need for speed at the position in what's become such a passing league, and this year's group features plenty jets.
Amari Cooper is widely recognized as the cream of the WR crop, and he didn't disappoint during Saturday's receiver, running back and quarterback on-field drills at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.
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Cooper, whose game speed isn't a concern, ran an impressive 4.42 40-yard dash. Sammie Coates of Auburn, who's slightly bigger than his Alabama rival, posted a similar 4.43. Those times represent physical freaks, given the two prospects' similar, 212-pound frames.
UAB's J.J. Nelson as expected ran the quickest 40 among receivers. But his 4.29 failed to match Combine record-holder Chris Johnson, who ran a 4.24 in 2008.
West Virginia star Kevin White's time of 4.35 was ridiculous given his size (6-2, 215). Georgia's Chris Conley, a reletively off-the-radar prospect, matched White's 4.35 to bring his name a little more recognition. Miami's Phillip Dorsett as expected was one of the quicker receivers with his 4.33 flash.
Here are the unofficial recorded 40 times for the WR prospects at the Combine.
(First attempt, second attempt)
Nelson Agholor, USC — 4.44, 4.46
Alford, Mario Alford, West Virginia — 4.43, 4.45
Kenny Bell, Nebraska — 4.42, 4.40
Da'Ron Brown, Northern Illinois — 4.54, 4.62
Kaelin Clay, Utah — 4.52, 4.51
Sammie Coates, Auburn — 4.45, 4.43
Chris Conley, Georgia — 4.41, 4.35
Amari Cooper, Alabama — 4.43, 4.42
Jamison Crowder, Duke — 4.56, 4.58
DaVaris Daniels, Notre Dame — 4.62, 4.65
Devante Davis, UNLV — 4.57, 4.61
Titus Davis, Central Michigan — 4.55, 4.51
Stefon Diggs, Maryland — 4.46, 4.50
Phillip Dorsett, Miami (FL) — 4.35, 4.33
Devin Funchess, Michigan — 4.70, 4.70
Antwan Goodley, Baylor — 4.46, 4.46
Dorial Green-Beckham, Missouri — 4.50, 4.49
Rashad Greene, Florida State — 4.46, 4.54
Rannell Hall, Central Florida — 4.60, 4.64
Justin Hardy, East Carolina — 4.56, 4.62
Josh Harper, Fresno State — 4.67, 4.64
Christion Jones, Alabama — 4.63
Dezmin Lewis, Central Arkansas — 4.59, 4.58
Tony Lippett, Michigan State — 4.67, 4.62
Tyler Lockett, Kansas State — 4.40, 4.41
Deon Long, Maryland — 4.57, 4.51
Tello Luckett, Harding — 4.66, 4.65
Vince Mayle, Washington State — 4.73, 4.67
Tre McBride, William & Mary — 4.41, 4.41
Ty Montgomery, Stanford — 4.58, 4.55
Keith Mumphery, Michigan State — 4.56, 4.54
J.J. Nelson, UAB — 4.29, 4.36
DeVante Parker, Louisville — 4.45, 4.50
Ezell Ruffin, San Diego State — 4.68, 4.75
Devin Smith, Ohio State — 4.47, 4.42
Jaelen Strong, Arizona State — 4.51, 4.44
Darren Waller, Georgia Tech — 4.46, 4.54
DeAndrew White, Alabama — 4.46, 4.44
Kevin White, West Virginia — 3.35, 3.36