'Texas Speed!' Steve Sarkisian Reacts to Longhorns' 40-Yard Dash Times

Xavier Worthy's record lives to see another year, but two Texas Longhorns put up a solid fight.

Mar 1, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Texas wideout Matthew Golden (WO16) during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The Texas Longhorns seem to produce speedy wide receivers like it's nothing these days.

While no receiver came close to the 4.21-second 40-yard dash that former Texas star Xavier Worthy ran last year, a pair of Longhorns put up impressive times all the same. Matthew Golden led all receivers with a 4.29, and currently ranks second among all players at this year's combine. Isaiah Bond, who previously said he wanted to break Worthy's record, put up a respectable 4.39.

Mar 1, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Texas wideout Isaiah Bond (WO05) during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

As fate would have it, Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian made the trip up to Indianapolis to support his players, and stopped by the NFL Network booth to talk about his speedy wideouts.

"Texas speed man, Texas speed," Sarkisian said. "We've got to keep recruiting speed, right? We like speed too."

“Texas speed!” @CoachSark @MatthewGolden_ x @isaiahbond_ pic.twitter.com/vr4zU8vSvl

— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) March 1, 2025

Golden, who transferred to Texas from Houston last year, emerged as Quinn Ewers' go-to target in the final stretch of the season. The Houston native finished the year with 58 receptions for 987 yards and nine touchdowns, and was especially clutch in the College Football Playoff. The highlight of his season came when he caught a game-tying touchdown in overtime against Arizona State in the Peach Bowl, keeping the Longhorns alive when their backs were against the wall.

Bond, a transfer from Alabama, unfortunately didn't have the same success with the Longhorns. The junior missed three games due to injury, including the first two rounds of the College Football Playoff. He finished the year with 35 receptions for 540 yards and five touchdowns.

Golden is a possible first-round pick, while Bond seems more likely to go on Day 2. With their speed, though, they should be able to make an impact right away, just like Worthy did for the Kansas City Chiefs.

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