Mike Evans, Texas A&M: 12 reps Ridley later ran the 40-yard dash at 4.43 at the NFL combine and was a first-round draft pick by the Falcons. They didn't want to give the Titans even a shred of life. He worked out for the New York Giants, but wasn't signed. Snead did catch four balls for 51 yards against the Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Willie Snead caught his only target for 15 yards in Week 15's win over the Jets. At the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo,Hayeswon the 100 meter and broke theexisting World Record with a time of 10.06 seconds. [30] He finished the 2015 season with 69 receptions for a career-high 984 receiving yards and three touchdowns in 15 games and eight starts. Corey Brown, Ohio State: 98 Chris Johnson has become one of the league's premier players, and a Pro Bowl starter in his first three seasons. Safety Kevin Byard walloped Snead, then menacingly lingered over top of him a little too long. Albert Wilson, Georgia State: 37.5 With that, the Steelers drafted him, and Taylor has never looked back since,playing on both oftheXL andXLIIISuper Bowl Championship teams. Tevin Reese, Baylor: 4.40 , 4.44, 4.40 Davante Adams, Fresno State: 4.50 , 4.54, 4.56 It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Josh Huff, Oregon: 14 reps The Saints brought in home run threat Ted Ginn this offseason, but he's more of a low-volume, high-impact player whose presence should open things up for Thomas and Snead. He has the NFL record for most TDs receptions in a season (23, 2007), most TD receptions by a rookie in a season (17, 1998), Most seasons with 17 or more TD receptions (3) and many, many more. Matt Hazel, Coastal Carolina: 15 reps Knott was a four-star and Top 50 national recruit as part of the 2016 class largely due to his speed. "He's highly intelligent, he has fantastic hands, he's savvy, he's fantastic when it comes to blocking," Payton said this week. "He's always been really one of the favorites around here. [22] On November 6, 2014, the Carolina Panthers released Snead from their practice squad. [63] He played in nine games in the 2021 season. Snead reverted to the 49ers' practice squad Friday, per the, The 49ers signed Snead to their practice squad Tuesday, per the. Pundits have a few wide receivers they believe the Ravens could take at No. [51], On October 28, 2019, Snead signed a one-year, $6 million contract extension with the Ravens through the 2020 season. Willie Gault, a world-record-setting 4x100 meter relay teammate of Carl Lewis, ran just a 4.36-second 40, as reported by the old scouting services. Played in 25 games over three seasons, T-13. At the 2005 NFL Combine, Routt was recorded as having the fastest 40 yard dash with a time of 4.25 seconds. Matt Hazel, Coastal Carolina: 36.5 3 tar, 2 rec, 40 yds, 0 td: vs. JAC 1 tar, 0 . Snead went undrafted, quite deflating for a player that was a two-time semifinalist for the Biletnikoff Award, which is given to the nation's top wide receiver. Johnson set the NFL record for2,509 scrimmage yards in a season (2009). Marcus Lucas, Missouri: 20 reps Corey Brown, Ohio State: 33 That was a faster time than any of the 2016 NFL . Head coach John Harbaugh named Snead the No. He was signed by the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2014 and has been a member of the New Orleans Saints, Baltimore Ravens, and Las Vegas Raiders. According to NFL Next Gen Stats, he ranked 10th in the NFL in 2020 in terms of top speed achieved at 21.66 MPH. Now, he is starting to build one in pro football. Willie Snead and Golden Tate are primed for more targets and touchdowns out of the slot in 2017. He finished the season with 106 receptions for 1,516 yards and 15 touchdowns, setting the Ball State single-season receiving record in all three categories. Stanford Routt may not be a household name but he has become one of the top DBs in the NFL. Marcus Lucas, Missouri: 104 If you are located in other states, there are plenty of options to wager on sports. 4.62: 14th Percentile. He ran a 4.62 40-yard dash before entering the NFL. Jarvis Landry, LSU: 12 reps For his first year playing in college, he was a running back. Michigan Wolverines EDGE Mike Morris looks at his prom photos and talks about what his style for the draft will be. He had to have an edge. Damian Copeland, Louisville: 10 It took longer than anyone would've liked (Snead had to awkwardly continue working out with the Saints after visiting Baltimore), but eventually the Ravens signed him to a two-year deal in late April. Matt Hazel, Coastal Carolina: 910 "My dad put a football in my hands at a really early age 4 years old," Snead IV said. We should get to see him utilize his big-play ability more as his career continues in Greenville. Even among modern day players, only one person has broken the four-second mark: Shawn Marion averaged 4.3 seconds over five attempts in the . See where Willie Snead lined up on the field and how he performed at each spot. . The following year, he snagged 72 passes for 895 yards and four scores. Who will break the record next? Jalen Saunders, Oklahoma: 4.42, 4.41 , 4.44 There was no outlook written for Willie Snead in 2022. [52] In Week 12 against the Los Angeles Rams, Snead caught two passes for 14 yards and two touchdowns in the 456 win. It was still Division I, and he would get an opportunity to play early. Rotowire Dec 16, 2022. McMillian is similar to a lot of players on this list in that hes undersized, but fast and quick, making him one of the better overall players on the team when combined with his coverage abilities. T.J. Jones, Notre Dame: 33 Boston College wide receiver Zay Flowers, who the Ravens could target in Round 1, is already a fan of Lamar Jackson and former receiver Steve Smith Sr. Snead hasn't had a game with over 15 yards receiving in the second half of the season and is hard to trust for your starting lineups. Bruce Ellington, South Carolina: 39.5 Willie Snead, Ball State: 95 Consistent. Michael Campanaro, Wake Forest: 20 reps Jordan Matthews, Vanderbilt: 35.5 The 5-9 speedster will compete for snaps at running back this fall and hes got a chance to see the field because of his legitimate 4.4 speed. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Here is a look at the best sports betting apps available in legal betting states, and their bonuses. Check out which prospects are must-see as we approach Saturday of the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. His 2,991 receiving yards ranks third all time in Ball State history. Deion Sanders was one of the most electric players in NFL history. [69] Snead was promoted to active roster on October 3, 2022. Anderson, who weighed in at 253 pounds . Below, we take a look at 10 players who fit the mold and would contend for the moniker of the teams fastest player entering the 2020 campaign. The Ravens had always been interested in Snead. He is a seven-time Pro Bowl selection and a member of the NFL 2000s All-Decade Team. 40-yard dash results (best result in bold): Brandin Cooks, Oregon State: 4.30 (1st attempt), 4.30 (2nd attempt), 4.33 (Official) Jeff Janis, Saginaw Valley State: 4.30 , 4.44, 4.42 Bruce. UPDATE: Anderson initially disappointed with a 4.69-second 40-yard dash at the combine, but ultimately improved that with by running a 4.60 40. Mike Evans, Texas A&M: 37 . Isaiah Burse, Fresno State: 4.56, 4.50, 4.58 Michael Campanaro, Wake Forest: 39 Nigel Knott. For some schools, identifying the fastest players on each roster is a simple process. Retired from football in 2001, T-4. Please check your email for a confirmation. The 4.62 40-yard dash he recorded at the 2014 NFL Combine is a 20th percentile score . At the 2010NFL Combine, Ford recorded a 4.26 40-yard dash, the fastest of the 2010 class. [20] On August 30, 2014, the Cleveland Browns waived Snead as part of their final roster cuts. Using track and field grading tables, Gault's 10.80 at age 48 is the equivalent to a 9.76 for a sprinter in his prime. A full offseason plus a new offensive coordinator should boost the passing game, but Baltimore still projects to be one of the lower-volume passing attacks in the league. General Manager Eric DeCosta said the Ravens have four to six different plans based on what happens over the next 10 days. Austin Franklin, New Mexico State: 36 Darrell Green was one of the most incredible athletes to play in the NFL. [8][9], Snead ranks second in Ball State history with 2,991 receiving yards (to Dante Ridgeway's 3,030) and 26 receiving touchdowns (to Darius Hill's 31), and third in receptions with 223. While in college at LSU, Holliday ran the 100-meter dash at the 2007 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, where he recorded 10.07seconds in the final ahead of world-class sprinterWalter Dix and second only to Tyson Gay. "It was frustrating," Snead said. Jeff Janis, Saginaw Valley State: 4.30 , 4.44, 4.42 He should be one of the teams fastest playersupon his arrival. EDGE Analysis Garbage time scores count just the same as all others, and anybody who plugged in Snead was rewarded with a 50-yard touchdown in the final minute after he had posted a dud up until that point. Hill ran a 4.29 second 40-yard dash at his Pro Day. This past year,he had a standout second season with the Steelers, establishing himself as one of the NFL's elite wideouts with 1,257 yards receiving (third most in the AFC) and 10 touchdowns. Allen Hurns, Miami (Fla.): 14 reps [3] At Muskegon Heights, Snead played quarterback and in his senior year he threw for 2,200 passing yards with 13 touchdowns and one interception. [54], In Week1 against the Cleveland Browns, Snead caught four passes for 64yards and his first receiving touchdown of the season during the 386win. Juan Carlos Blanco looks at the latest on the key injuries to stars such as Dak Prescott ahead of the release of Sunday's first wave of inactives. With Kenny Stills in Miami, there's an opening for a player to emerge as the third wide receiver behind Marques Colston and Brandin Cooks, but Snead's path to playing time is unclear, with Brandon Coleman, Joseph Morgan, Josh Morgan, and Snead all battling for depth chart positioning and snaps. LDamian Washington, Missouri: 97 Heyward-Bey has a total of 35 career receptions for 490 yards and 3 TDs. Iowa Hawkeyes safety Kaevon Merriweather runs the 40-yard dash at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Two seasons ago, I had two athletes run 4.73 on the same day. RotoWire provides real-time player news and notes across dozens of sports, as well. LDamian Washington, Missouri: 8 reps Snead is likely to have a minimal role in the passing game again, and Baltimore's selection of Devin Duvernay in the draft could result in an overall playing time reduction, too. The silver lining is a clear path to playing time and a lack of competition for targets. Rather than being a high-volume target underneath, Snead played the most snaps of any Baltimore receiver last season, but saw just 46 targets -- a dropoff of 49 targets from 2018. Bo Jackson was one of the most amazing athletes of our time. Drafted 9th overall by Cincinnati, T-2. As such, Snead is a stronger pick in PPR, but his volume should increase to the point where he'll be useful in standard formats too, as Cooks' departure leaves 117 Brees targets up for grabs. 2012 Olympian in the long jump The RAS measures the athleticism of NFL prospects by combining their pre-draft measurements, such as their height and weight, and their 40-yard dash times, into a single score. During that season, Snead also learned that his girlfriend was pregnant, so he decided to declare for the NFL Draft early to try to make some money and support his new family. In his first start, Snead put up 180 receiving yards. That is absolutely unbelievable. Renaldo Nehemiah was the world record holder and the first man to run the high hurdles in under 13 seconds. Drafted 114th overall by Houston He'll burn you! (Gault once ran a 6.18-second 60-yard. He finished the season with 89 receptions, 1,148 receiving yards, and nine receiving touchdowns. 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