Benchmarks · Sport tests and combines
NFL Scouting Combine averages and records
40-yard dash averages by position and the fastest 40 and most 225 lb bench reps recorded at the NFL Scouting Combine.
Official page: en.wikipedia.org. Compare your own number on the compare page.
Bench press
| Benchmark | Mark | Holder | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 225 lb bench press reps, 51 (Justin Ernest) | 225 lb × 51 | Justin Ernest | 1999 | en.wikipedia.org |
40-yard dash
| Benchmark | Mark | Holder | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average 40-yard dash, wide receiver | 4.48 s | 2013 | milehighreport.com | |
| Average 40-yard dash, cornerback | 4.48 s | 2013 | milehighreport.com | |
| Average 40-yard dash, running back | 4.49 s | 2013 | milehighreport.com | |
| Average 40-yard dash, free safety | 4.53 s | 2013 | milehighreport.com | |
| Average 40-yard dash, strong safety | 4.55 s | 2013 | milehighreport.com | |
| Average 40-yard dash, outside linebacker | 4.65 s | 2013 | milehighreport.com | |
| Average 40-yard dash, tight end | 4.7 s | 2013 | milehighreport.com | |
| Average 40-yard dash, inside linebacker | 4.76 s | 2013 | milehighreport.com | |
| Average 40-yard dash, defensive end | 4.8 s | 2013 | milehighreport.com | |
| Average 40-yard dash, quarterback | 4.93 s | 2013 | milehighreport.com | |
| Average 40-yard dash, defensive tackle | 5.06 s | 2013 | milehighreport.com | |
| 40-yard dash, combine record (Xavier Worthy) | 4.21 s | Xavier Worthy | 2024 | en.wikipedia.org |
Who was measured
- 40-yard times of active NFL players and players from drafts since 2000 with at least five games; scout teams excluded; more than 100 data points per position; test venue unstated