Who Is The Fastest Receiver In The Nfl?
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Who is the fastest receiver in the NFL? This is a question that many people have asked, and there is no easy answer. There are a lot of factors that go into determining who the fastest receiver is, and it is often a matter of opinion. However, there are a few receivers who stand out as being particularly fast, and they are definitely worth keeping an eye on.
Antonio Brown
Antonio Brown is the fastest receiver in the NFL. He has been clocked at ran a 4.47 40-yard dash.
Julio Jones
Julio Jones is often considered the best receiver in the NFL. He is also one of the league’s fastest players. Jones ran a 40-yard dash in 4.39 seconds at the 2011 NFL Scouting Combine, and he has been clocked as fast as 4.3 seconds in the 40-yard dash. He has used his speed to rack up some impressive statistics, including an NFL record 1,871 receiving yards in 2015.
Tyreek Hill
Tyreek Hill is not only the fastest receiver in the NFL, but he may be the fastest player in the NFL period.
hill ran a 4.29 40 yard dash at his pro day back in 2016, and has been clocked at 22.8 MPH on a catch during a game, which is the highest recorded speed of any player in the NFL.
In addition to his speed, Hill is also an excellent receiver, catching 87 passes for 1,479 yards and 12 touchdowns last season. He is a big play threat every time he touches the ball, and is one of the most exciting players in the NFL.
Odell Beckham Jr.
Odell Beckham Jr. is widely considered to be the fastest receiver in the NFL. He has been clocked at 4.43 seconds in the 40-yard dash, and his speed and agility have helped him to rack up some impressive statistics over the course of his career. In just four seasons, Beckham has amassed nearly 4,900 receiving yards and 44 touchdowns.
A.J. Green
A.J. Green is the fastest receiver in the NFL. He ran a 4.48 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine in 2011. Green has since been a Pro Bowl selection five times and was named to the All-Pro team in 2014.
DeAndre Hopkins
DeAndre Hopkins is widely considered to be the fastest receiver in the NFL. He has consistently clocked in at sub-4.4 40-yard dash times, and he has the speed and agility to make plays all over the field. Hopkins is a dangerous weapon for any offense, and he has the potential to take any play to the house.
Keenan Allen
As of 2019, the title of fastest receiver in the NFL belongs to Keenan Allen of the Los Angeles Chargers. He ran a 4.71-second 40-yard dash at the 2013 NFL Scouting Combine.
Mike Evans
Mike Evans is the wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was drafted in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He is 6’5″ and weighs 231 pounds.
Evans has been considered one of the best receivers in the NFL since he entered the league. He has been selected for the Pro Bowl four times and was named a First-Team All-Pro in 2016.
Evans is known for his speed and athleticism. He ran a 4.53-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine.
Doug Baldwin
Doug Baldwin Jr. (born September 21, 1988) is an American football wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Stanford, and was drafted by the Seahawks in the third round of the 2011 NFL Draft.
Stefon Diggs
Stefon Diggs is the fastest receiver in the NFL according to many experts. He ran a 4.46-second 40-yard dash at his pro day, which would put him in the 95th percentile for receivers. He also has excellent agility, as evidenced by his 6.64-second three-cone drill time.
