NFL Sports editorial source review ·
Josh Allen: 40 yard time and speed evidence
The reviewed record lists 4.75 seconds. Source setting: compiled combine record. Read the event notes before comparing that mark with another workout.
Where the time comes from
This is the Wyoming quarterback in the 2018 class, not the Kentucky defender from the following draft. The table records a 4.75 second sprint and a 33.5 inch vertical jump.
Speed is only one part of movement
A straight sprint measures elapsed time over a fixed distance. It does not measure top speed during a game, running with the ball or the ability to change direction. A start, surface or timing method can affect a comparison between events.
Buffalo selected the passer seventh overall. His predraft height and weight describe that workout, so they should not be presented as a live roster measurement. The 6.90 second cone and 4.40 second shuttle add direction change results to the speed record.
How to compare the record
Compare the same distance, event type and timing method. A campus report and an electronic event result may use different setups. The reviewed sources here do not provide verified split times or a complete position ranking. Converting this mark into miles per hour would hide how acceleration changes during the run.
What to check for this record
For the height question, this profile uses the predraft listing of 6 feet 5 inches and 237 pounds. Check the Wyoming school and the 2018 draft year to avoid mixing this record with a defender who shared his name. No lifting result appears in this entry.
Questions readers ask
What do the timing units mean?
Each listed sprint value is elapsed time in seconds over 40 yards. It is not a top speed reading, an agility drill time or a verified split for part of the run.
Does a blank result mean a slow run?
No. A blank means the reviewed source has no recorded time. It cannot establish a failed attempt, a slow run or the reason for a missing result.
Sources and review method
We checked the linked records for this update. Team and school reports can explain the event. Historical tables compile results and may leave fields empty. We keep that distinction visible and do not claim an affiliation with the source publishers.