NFL players react to John Ross' record-breaking 40 time
Washington receiver John Ross blazed to an official time of 4.22 seconds in his first attempt at the 40-yard dash at Saturday's scouting combine, breaking Chris Johnson's record of 4.24 seconds.
The previous record holder watched Ross' run and was quick to weigh in:
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— Chris Johnson (@ChrisJohnson28) March 4, 2017
He picking em up n putting em down boi
— Chris Johnson (@ChrisJohnson28) March 4, 2017
After Ross' time was made official, Johnson congratulated the new champ:
@watchjross congrats 💯💯💯💯
— Chris Johnson (@ChrisJohnson28) March 4, 2017
Ross' stunning time generated plenty of attention from other NFL stars, too:
4.22!? My goodness
— Derek Carr (@derekcarrqb) March 4, 2017
Ross Got those burners !!!🔥🔥🔥
— Terrelle Pryor SR (@TerrellePryor) March 4, 2017
4.22 sheesh!! 🏃🏾💨💨💨
— Breshad Perriman (@B_Perriman11) March 4, 2017
lol 4.22 he should jus go home now forget everything else
— Eli Apple (@EliApple13) March 4, 2017
That Record Shall Stand For A LONG Time. Congrats @WatchJRoss
— Eric Ebron (@Ebron85) March 4, 2017
His speed gotta be 100 on madden lol
— DeVante Parker (@DeVanteParker11) March 4, 2017
This make shock some but I've been timed at a 4.22 before also the only difference was it was for the 30yd dash lol #NFLCombine
— Justin Forsett (@JForsett) March 4, 2017
A few players noted that Ross' time could make him eligible to win an island:
John Ross is still running to his island!! #422 🌴 🌴
— Prince Amukamara (@PrinceAmukamara) March 4, 2017
If I think I can run close to that 4.24. I'm wearing Adidas. Me need Island lol
— Casey Hayward (@show_case29) March 4, 2017
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