Michigan State wide receiver Brenen Thompson posted a blistering 4.26-second unofficial 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine on Saturday, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
While the unofficial time is one of the fastest marks in the history of the event, the all-time NFL Combine record remains safe for now. Thompson, known for his elite track speed, lived up to the pre-Combine hype by delivering one of the most impressive individual performances of the weekend. Scouts and team executives have long viewed the MSU standout as a premier vertical threat, and this performance likely solidifies his standing as a top-tier speed prospect for the upcoming NFL Draft.
Official times are expected to be released by the league later this evening. Thompson's 4.26u mark highlights a fast group of wide receivers testing in Indianapolis, though the record-breaking sub-4.22 mark remains the gold standard. Thompson's ability to translate his collegiate speed to the professional testing environment is a significant win for his draft stock as teams look for explosive playmakers.
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