Who Is The Fastest Receiver In The NFL?
The answer to who is the fastest receiver in the NFL may surprise you. We take a look at the top contenders and their speeds.
Introduction
In the National Football League, there is always a hot debate about who is the fastest receiver. This year, that debate has been settled by using a new tool called the NextGen Stats. The NextGen Stats use a tracking system that is placed on each player’s shoulder pads during every game. This tracking system tracks player movements and speed on every play. Using this data, we can now see who is the fastest receiver in the NFL.
According to the NextGen Stats, the five fastest receivers in the NFL this season are:
1. Tyreek Hill – Kansas City Chiefs
2. John Brown – Buffalo Bills
3. DeSean Jackson – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
4. Jakeem Grant – Miami Dolphins
5. Cordarrelle Patterson – New England Patriots
A.J. Brown
A.J. Brown is a wide receiver for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ole Miss, and was drafted by the Titans in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft.
Julio Jones
Julio Jones is widely considered to be the fastest receiver in the NFL. He was clocked at 4.39 in the 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine, and he has been clocked at 4.34 in the 40-yard dash by some scouts.
DeAndre Hopkins
Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is the fastest receiver in the NFL. He was clocked at 4.57 seconds in the 40-yard dash at the 2013 NFL Scouting Combine.
Davante Adams
Davante Adams is the fastest receiver in the NFL according to his 40-yard dash time. He was clocked at 4.56 seconds in the 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine. Adams is a wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers and was drafted by them in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college football at Fresno State.
Conclusion
After looking at the data, it is safe to say that John Brown is the fastest receiver in the NFL. He has the fastest 40-yard dash time and the second highest vertical jump. Although he is not the tallest receiver, he has shown that he can be a deep threat and a red zone target.
