Okay, so, I’ve been digging into this whole Corey Davis 40-yard dash time thing, and let me tell you, it’s been a ride. First off, I gotta say, when I heard Davis retired from the NFL, I was kinda shocked. I mean, the guy was still young, and with Aaron Rodgers joining the Jets, it seemed like he was about to have his best season yet. But hey, people change, and priorities shift, right?
So, I started looking into his career, trying to piece together why he might have stepped away. That’s when I stumbled upon this whole buzz around his 40 time. Apparently, this dude was crazy fast back in college. People were talking about him being a top wide receiver prospect and his speed during that time was a hot topic.
Digging into the Past
I went down a rabbit hole of old NFL Scouting Combine videos and articles. It wasn’t easy since there was a time he couldn’t participate due to an ankle surgery.
- Watched some old college games.
- Scoured through sports blogs and forums.
- Checked his stats and he did amazing in games as a sophomore (78-1,408-15).
Then, I tried to track down his actual 40-yard dash time. Now, this is where it gets tricky. Davis didn’t run the 40 at the official NFL Combine because of an ankle injury. He was recovering from surgery, so he had to sit that one out. But there was talk of him getting his own private workout later on.
The Chase for the Number
I kept digging, trying to find any record of that private workout. I found a video of him running and it was indeed fast. Some people were saying he clocked in around 4.22 seconds, which, if true, is blazing fast. I mean, we’re talking about one of the fastest times ever recorded.
Putting It All Together
So, what’s the takeaway? Well, even though we don’t have an official Combine time, it’s clear that Corey Davis was seriously quick. That speed, combined with his college stats, definitely made him a top prospect. It also made me understand why the Titans took him as the fifth overall pick in 2017 and why the Jets were so eager to sign him later on. He said he was looking for something else to do in his heart and decided to retire from football. Maybe the whole process to get drafted was too frustrating for him especially after his ankle surgery. Anyway, whatever his reasons for retiring, the guy had some serious wheels, and it was fun diving into this little piece of NFL history.
