Jakeem Grant, a diminutive 5’7 wide receiver for Texas Tech, reportedly clocked a 4.10 in the 40-yard dash at the school’s recent pro day, which would be quite a feat for any college football player, but especially for a guy who wasn’t even invited to the NFL Combine.
A scout for the New Orleans Saints was apparently on-hand to clock the moment and according to multiple sources, this is no myth.
Jakeem. Grant. 4⃣.3⃣4⃣ 🔥🔥 #WreckEm pic.twitter.com/75qegGn4eT
— Texas Tech Red Raiders (@TechAthletics) March 11, 2016
Holy crap, this dude basically has wings. And yes, that’s faster than Bo freakin’ Jackson’s record at the combine in 1986.
Texas Tech WR Jakeem Grant just clocked a 40 yard dash in the 4.1 range. #Saints scout had him at 4.10. Fastest 40 ever.
— Luke Rodgers (@thelukerodgers) March 11, 2016
Here’s another confirmation.
I do not rep him, but I'm at Texas Tech Pro Day & 2 teams text me saying they had Jakeem Grant clocked in "4.1s" on 40-yd dash w wind.
— Erik Burkhardt (@ErikBurkhardt) March 11, 2016
And if anyone still houses any doubts, Jakeem Grant implores you to challenge him; just don’t forget to bring your soon to be broken stopwatch.
I understand some guys don't believe I ran a 4.10, but if you want to time me yourself I don't mind making your clock look bad!!!!
— Jakeem Grant (@_TheDreamIsHere) March 11, 2016
Seriously though, his YouTube highlight video alone should’ve been enough to warrant an invite to the combine:
Nonetheless, Grant has now officially garnered some serious attention from ALL 32 NFL teams.
[H/T Sporting News]