The Scouting Combine shows that the NFL can look forward to fast running backs in the draft. No less than three players rank in the top 8 in history with their time

The NFL can look forward to fast players!

At the Scouting Combine, three running backs have entered the history books. Devon Achane, Jahmyr Gibbs and Keaton Mitchell all posted one of the eight fastest times ever by a running back in the 40-yard dash.

Best of the three was Texas A&M’s Achane, who ran 4.32 seconds, the fourth-fastest time ever at his position – also the fastest time since 2014.

4.32u

Devon Achane improves his time on his 2nd attempt @AggieFootball

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Running Backs convince at the Combine

Gibbs, meanwhile, turned in the seventh-fastest running back time in history. The Alabama alum completed the 40-yard dash in 4.36 seconds.

Roll Tide. Jahmyr Gibbs runs a 4.36u on his 2nd attempt!@AlabamaFTBL @Jahmyr_Gibbs1

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Mitchell, who was a strong performer in college at East Carolina, shares eighth position with other running backs with a time of 4.37 seconds.

4.38u for East Carolina RB Keaton Mitchell!@ECUPiratesFB @_KeatonMitchell

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All three have undoubtedly increased their chances of being picked early in the NFL Draft as a result.