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Who is the fastest man in the NFL? That’s a pretty hard question to answer but on Saturday some of the fastest NFL players raced each other side-by-side in a bracket-format speed competition, trying to run the fastest 40-yard dash. The event was broadcast on PPV and the winner was awarded $1 million.
Wouldn’t YOU run hard for $250,000 per second?? Watch 16 pro football gods of speed compete head-2-head until 1 is crowned Fastest Man and collects $1 mill 1st prize! @40YardsofGold Saturday June 29 Live 7pmET on PPV! Hosted by @ochocinco & @ChrisJohnson28 pic.twitter.com/JmJSkqy4cW
— Mark Taffet (@MarkTaffetMedia) June 21, 2019
The event got off to a quick start when Jets wide receiver Robby Anderson squared off against Saints running back Alvin Kamara. Unfortunately for Kamara, he didn’t stand a chance against Anderson.
Robby Anderson cooked Alvin Kamara In 40 yard dash @40YardsofGold pic.twitter.com/Kf53opLHXZ
— Gifdsports (@gifdsports) June 29, 2019
In the same round, Panthers Donte Jackson was pinned against Vikings cornerback Trae Waynes and won after Waynes slipped early in the race.
Donte Jackson smoked Trae Waynes @40YardsofGold pic.twitter.com/YisTXulU8N
— Gifdsports (@gifdsports) June 29, 2019
In the end it was former Olympian track and field athlete and 49ers wide receiver Maqrquise Goodwin went on to win the $1 million prize when he beat Jackson handily in the final race of the night.
Marquise Goodwin beats Donte Jackson and wins $1 million @40YardsofGold race pic.twitter.com/Tf89kKKFjz
— Gifdsports (@gifdsports) June 30, 2019
Marquise Goodwin with the $1 million check for winning the inaugural 40 Yards of Gold. pic.twitter.com/5R8IGbLHyZ
— David Furones (@DavidFurones_) June 30, 2019
It is worth noting that Ted Ginn Jr and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie no-showed at the last minute without explanation.
Overall the event was fun and I hope they figure out a business concept that works because I’m not sure people will pay $40 in the future to watch football players race against each other but there’s definitely something here that’s worth following up on