NFL Combine Odds: Who Will Run Fastest 40-Yard Dash?

The final whistle blew at Super Bowl 60 just a few short weeks ago, but the NFL doesn't rest. February 26 will mark the start of the 2026 NFL Combine, as hundreds of college athletes show off their skills in front of NFL scouts and coaches in the hope of having their name called in April's draft.

This year, FanDuel Sportsbook has released some odds for this year's combine that you can bet on in select states, including who will run the fastest 40-yard dash.

The 40-yard dash has become the pinnacle event of the combine throughout the years. While its usefulness to find star talent is always up for debate, it's always a fun watch. Let's take a look at the odds to run the fastest 40-yard time, both overall and by position.

All odds listed in this article are via FanDuel Sportsbook

40-Yard Dash Odds

Who Will Run Fastest 40-Yard Dash? (Overall)

Brenan Thompson -120
Chris Hilton Jr. +350
Barion Brown +50
Domani Jackson +1000
Zachariah Branch +1000
Aaron Anderson +1000
Davidson Igbinosun +1100
D'Angelo Ponds +1100
Malik Benson +2700
Lorenzo Styles Jr. +3500
Daylen Everette +3500
Desmond Reid +3500
Brandon Cisse +3500
Jalen Walthall +4500
Eric Rivers +4500
Zavion Thomas +4500
Avieon Terrrell +4500
Kevin COleman Jr. +6000

I was surprised to see such a big favorite to run the fastest 40-yard dash, but the betting market has complete faith in Mississippi State wide receiver, Brenen Thompson, to run the fastest 40 at -120 odds, an implied probability of 54.55%. Once I looked into why he was such a heavy favorite, it made complete sense.

Thompson was a sprinter in high school, and he ran a 10.18 in the 100-meter. By comparison, that's as fast as some Olympic sprinters ran during the heats of the 2024 Games. In fact, with that 100m time, he would've just barely missed out on making the 100m semi-finals if he repeated that time at the Olympics.

I'd be surprised if anyone is able to beat his time at the combine.

Who Will Run Fastest 40-Yard Dash? (Running Backs)

Demond Claiborne +115
Jadarian Price +390
Jeremiyah Love +480
Noah Whittington +750
J'Mari Taylor +1400
Adam Randall +2500
Le'Veon Moss +2500
Robert Henry Jr. +4500
Emmett Johnson +4500
Roman Hemby +4500
Jam Miller +4500
Mike Washington Jr. +6000

Things are a lot closer when looking at just the running back position. There are five running backs with a realistic shot of finishing with the fastest 40-time: Demond Claiborne from Wake Forest, Jadarian Price from Notre Dame, Jeremiyah Love from Notre Dame, Noah Whittington from Oregon, and J'Mari Taylor from Virginia.

Claiborne is the favorite at +115, an implied probability of 46.51%.

Who Will Run Fastest 40-Yard Dash? (Defensive Backs)

Domani Jackson +185
Davison Igbinosun +220
D'Angelo Ponds +220
Brandon Cisse +290
Daylen Everette +450
Avieon Terrell +850
Lorenzo Styles Jr. +1400
Charles Demmings +4500

There are plenty of contenders to run the fastest 40-yard dash amongst defensive backs. The players with a realistic shot of being the fastest are: Domani Jackson from Alabama, Davison Igbinosun from Ohio State, D'Angelo Ponds from Indiana, Brandon Cisse from South Carolina, Daylen Everette from Georgia, Avieon Terrell from Clemson, Lorenzo Styles Jr. from Ohio State, and Charles Demmings from Stephen F. Austin.

Jackson is the favorite at +185, an implied probability of 35.09%.

Who Will Run Fastest 40-Yard Dash? (Tight Ends)

Jaren Kanak +100
Kenyon Sadiq +320
Eli Stowers +420
Oscar Delp +650
Khalil Dinkins +750
Dae'Quan Wright +1000
RJ Maryland +1100
John Michael Gyllenborg +1600
Eli Raridon +1600
Marlin Klein +2000

Jaren Kanak from Oklahoma enters the combine as the +100 favorite to run the fastest 40-yard dash amongst tight ends, with an implied probability of 50%. Kenyon Sadiq from Oregon, who is looked at by most as the best tight end in the draft, is second on the odds list at +320.

Who Will Run Fastest 40-Yard Dash? (Wide Receivers)

Brenen Thompson -135
Chris Hilton Jr. +230
Barion Brown +350
Aaron Anderson +500
Zachariah Branch +500
Zavion Thomas +1700
Malik Benson +1700
Eric Rivers +2200

Thompson is the favorite to run the fastest 50 amongst all athletes, so it makes sense why he's an even bigger favorite to run the fastest amongst all wide receivers.

A trio of wide receivers from LSU is behind him on the odds list: Chris Hilton Jr., Barion Brown, and Aaron Anderson. Zachariah Branch from Georgia is also listed at +500.

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