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2025 NFL Combine: Can the 40-Yard Dash Record Finally Be Shattered?

2025 NFL Combine odds: Will 40-yard dash record be broken?

2025 NFL Combine odds raise the question: Will the 40-yard dash record be broken? This highly anticipated event serves as a showcase for aspiring football players, drawing attention from fans and scouts alike.

Scheduled to take place from Thursday, February 27, through Sunday, March 2, the annual pre-draft gathering features over 300 potential draftees looking to impress NFL teams.

With the spotlight on these athletes, many wonder if someone will break the 40-yard dash record during the Combine. This event not only tests speed but also showcases the athletic prowess of these young talents.

As of February 23, DraftKings Sportsbook provides insights into the odds surrounding this question and other Combine events.

Anyone to break the 40-yard dash combine record (4.21 seconds)

No: -700 (bet $10 to win $11.43 total)
Yes: +425 (bet $10 to win $52.50 total)

Fastest 40-yard dash time

Slower than 4.255 seconds: -115 (bet $10 to win $18.70 total)
Faster than 4.255 seconds: -115 (bet $10 to win $18.70 total)

What to know: The current 40-yard dash record is held by Chiefs receiver Xavier Worthy, who clocked in at 4.21 seconds during the 2024 NFL Combine, surpassing the previous record of 4.22 seconds set by John Ross in 2017.

Most bench press reps (Record: 49 reps)

Over 36.5 reps: -120 (bet $10 to win $18.33 total)
Under 36.5 reps: -110 (bet $10 to win $19.09 total)

What to know: The record of 49 reps at 225 lbs belongs to defensive tackle Stephen Paea, who set this benchmark in 2011 after being drafted No. 53 overall by the Bears.

Highest vertical jump (Record: 46 inches)

Higher than 43.75 inches: -120 (bet $10 to win $18.33 total)
Lower than 43.75 inches: -110 (bet $10 to win $19.09 total)

What to know: The vertical jump record of 46 inches was set by safety Gerald Sensabaugh in 2005, who was the 157th pick in that year’s draft, landing with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Broad jump (Record: 147 inches)

Shorter than 138.5 inches: -115 (bet $10 to win $18.70 total)
Longer than 138.5 inches: -115 (bet $10 to win $18.70 total)

What to know: The broad jump record of 147 inches was achieved by former cornerback Byron Jones in 2015, who was selected No. 27 by the Cowboys.

3-cone drill (Record: 6.28 seconds)

Slower than 6.555 seconds: -115 (bet $10 to win $18.70 total)
Faster than 6.555 seconds: -115 (bet $10 to win $18.70 total)

What to know: The record for the 3-cone drill stands at 6.28 seconds, set by cornerback Jordan Thomas during the 2018 NFL Combine, where he was drafted 211th by the Texans.

20-yard shuttle (Record: 3.75 seconds)

Slower than 3.955 seconds: -115 (bet $10 to win $18.70 total)
Faster than 3.955 seconds: -115 (bet $10 to win $18.70 total)

What to know: Dunta Robinson set the 20-yard shuttle record in 2004, becoming the 10th overall pick in the NFL Draft that year.

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