Okay, so let’s talk about Russell Wilson’s 40-yard dash. I’ve been digging into this for a while now, and let me tell you, it’s been a bit of a ride.
First off, I started by looking up some general information. You know, just trying to get a feel for what people were saying about his speed. I found some sources saying he clocked in at 4.55 seconds, which is pretty darn fast for a quarterback. They were even saying it put him in the 94th percentile. I also learned that he also has really big hands, like, 90th percentile big. And his 20-yard shuttle? 4.09 seconds. Dude’s got some moves.
Then I dove into some comparisons. Apparently, only six quarterbacks since 2000 have run a faster 40 at the NFL combine. That’s insane! It made me wonder how he stacks up against other speedy quarterbacks, like Lamar Jackson. I checked out some stats, and yeah, Jackson is the fastest right now. Wilson is up there, though. I saw a list where he was third, behind Tyrod Taylor. That’s some good company.
Next, I tried to confirm these numbers. Because, you know, the internet. It looks like these Next Gen Stats are the real deal. I ran into a guy who had a time of 4.67-4.68, but I’m not sure how that’s relevant here. Anyway, it seems like Wilson’s 4.55 is legit.
I also found some articles talking about how 40 times don’t always tell the whole story. Like, they were talking about Gardner Minshew and how his 40 time didn’t really reflect his rushing potential.
Now, here’s where I got a little sidetracked. I started thinking about Wilson’s recent performance. I remembered watching that game against the Chiefs where he threw for 205 yards and had an interception. He did have 55 rushing yards and a touchdown, though.
So, what did I learn from all this?
- Wilson’s definitely fast. That 4.55 time is no joke.
- He’s one of the fastest quarterbacks in recent history.
- 40 times aren’t everything, but they’re still a good indicator of speed.
- Even though he’s older now, Wilson’s still got some wheels, recently he was brought by Steelers.
It was a fun little research project. I enjoyed piecing together all this information and getting a better understanding of Wilson’s speed. I hope you did too!
