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Record-Breaking Speeds and Strength at NFL Combine 2024

2/24/2026

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Since 1987, the National Football League Scouting Combine has been held in Indianapolis, attracting significant viewership and underscoring its role in the NFL draft process.
The event includes physical tests, interviews, and medical exams, including a bench press record set by Stephen Paea at 49 reps in 2011.
Xavier Worthy set a 40-yard dash record of 4.21 seconds in 2024.
John Ross ran 4.22 seconds in 2017.
Chris Johnson ran 4.24 seconds in 2008.

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Story summary

Since 1987, the National Football League Scouting Combine has been held in Indianapolis, attracting significant viewership and underscoring its role in the NFL draft process.
The event includes physical tests, interviews, and medical exams, including a bench press record set by Stephen Paea at 49 reps in 2011.
Xavier Worthy set a 40-yard dash record of 4.21 seconds in 2024.
John Ross ran 4.22 seconds in 2017.
Chris Johnson ran 4.24 seconds in 2008.