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Fastest Wide Receivers in Fantasy Football Research
A combine-speed leaderboard for wide receivers across all eras in the research database.
Scoring: 12-Team Flex Half PPR 4pt. Data coverage: NFL seasons 1920-2025. Page updated 2026-04-29.
Answer
Fastest wide receivers by 40-yard dash time (12-Team Flex Half PPR 4pt):
Xavier Worthy led all wide receivers with 4.21 40 Time.
| # | Player | 40 Time | Team | GP | Points | College | Ht (in) | Wt (lbs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Xavier Worthy | 4.21 | KC | 30 | 276 | Texas | 71 | 165 |
| 2 | Donte' Stallworth | 4.22 | NE | 110 | 855.8 | Tennessee | 72 | 220 |
| 3 | John Ross | 4.22 | PHI | 36 | 194 | Washington | 71 | 190 |
| 4 | Marquise Goodwin | 4.27 | CLE | 108 | 519.5 | Texas | 69 | 185 |
| 5 | Henry Ruggs III | 4.27 | LV | 20 | 143.6 | Alabama | 72 | 190 |
| 6 | Anthony Schwartz | 4.27 | CLE | 20 | 45.2 | Auburn | 72 | 195 |
| 7 | Jerome Mathis | 4.28 | HOU | 17 | 35 | Hampton | 71 | 184 |
| 8 | J.J. Nelson | 4.28 | OAK | 50 | 266 | UAB | 70 | 160 |
| 9 | Tyquan Thornton | 4.28 | KC | 37 | 155 | Baylor | 74 | 185 |
| 10 | Jacoby Ford | 4.28 | OAK | 36 | 183.2 | Clemson | 69 | 190 |
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