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Combine Notebook: Many RBs Skip 40, Speed Still Shines

Not all running backs ran the 40 at the NFL Combine, with 11 of 21 opting out. Still, the group averaged a blazing 4.45, the fastest since 2003. While on-field drills draw headlines, interviews and medical evaluations remain critical. Three backs ran sub-4.4, led by Arkansas’ Mike Washington Jr. at 4.33, showcasing elite speed in Indianapolis.