NFL Sports editorial source review ·
Tom Brady: 40 yard time and speed evidence
The reviewed record lists 5.28 seconds. Source setting: compiled combine record. Read the event notes before comparing that mark with another workout.
Where the time comes from
The 2000 record lists a 5.28 second sprint and a 99 inch broad jump. The latter equals 8 feet 3 inches. The lifting column contains no result.
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.
New England selected the Michigan quarterback in the sixth round. His testing offers a dated physical snapshot, not a forecast of passing production. The 24.5 inch vertical and the agility times answer different questions from a season of game film.
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
The 99 inch broad jump equals 8 feet 3 inches, rather than 98 inches. The 7.20 second cone and 4.38 second shuttle measure different routes. Keep the two test labels beside their values when checking a historical comparison.
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.