🏈 Athletic Testing Calculator
40-yard dash, vertical jump & combine metrics
NFL Combine Averages by Position
| Position | 40-Yard | Vertical | Broad |
|---|---|---|---|
| WR | 4.48 | 36.5" | 122" |
| RB | 4.52 | 35.0" | 120" |
| CB | 4.48 | 37.0" | 124" |
| S | 4.55 | 36.0" | 121" |
| LB | 4.65 | 34.0" | 118" |
| TE | 4.65 | 33.5" | 117" |
| DE | 4.75 | 33.0" | 116" |
| DT | 5.05 | 29.0" | 107" |
| OL | 5.15 | 27.5" | 102" |
| QB | 4.80 | 32.0" | 112" |
Understanding Athletic Testing
The 40-yard dash measures straight-line acceleration — the most valued athletic trait in football. A 4.4-second 40 translates to roughly 18.6 MPH top speed. A 4.3 is 19.0 MPH. The difference between a 4.4 and a 4.6 is about 1 yard over 40 yards — small on a stopwatch, significant on the field.
Vertical jump measures explosive lower-body power — the ability to generate force rapidly. It correlates strongly with sprint speed, change of direction, and tackling power. A 36"+ vertical is elite for most positions. Broad jump tests similar qualities in a horizontal plane and is considered by many scouts to be a better predictor of on-field explosiveness than the vertical jump.