Every Year there are several players drafted that may not be the fastest, but can make plays based on heart, determination and instincts. The following players don't fit that mold, I am not saying they don't have heart and instincts, but these guys can get by on speed, blazing speed, the speed that makes coaches and fans say "wow".They will be deep threat wide receivers, home run threat running backs, lock down corners and one quarterback that will make everyone forget about Michael vick. They may not all be household names, but don’t let that fool you. I expect many of them to make a huge impact in the NFL. If nothing else they will surely be fun to watch on Sundays. I have listed them below based on who is the fastest.
Chris Johnson, RB, East Carolina/ 5'11" 197 / Speed: 4.24
His 40 time says it all he can straight out fly. He has phenomenal quickness and can burst through the slightest gap. He is long touchdown run waiting to happen and he will score many for the team that drafts him. He is also an excellent receiver.
Brian Whitherspoon, CB, Stillman/ 5'10" 180/ Speed: 4.25
He had the second fastest forty time of the NFL prospects this year. Yet I am pretty sure no one has any idea who he is. He will be a very solid NFL player is your answer. He has great speed and good hands for the interception. He will make an excellent return man or nickel corner.
Tyvon Branch, CB, Connecticut/ 5'11" 204/ Speed: 4.31
He has a good blend of size and strength and a nose for the football He will over commit and rely too much on his speed but he should make a good Nickel Corner and a dangerous return man on special teams.
Justin King, CB, Penn State/ 5'10" 192 / Speed: 4.31
He has great speed is an excellent tackler and can catch the football like a wideout. King will sometimes get caught out of position and relies on his speed too much. He will be an excellent special teams player or Nickel Corner.
Orlando Scandrick, CB, Boise State/ 5'10" 192 / Speed: 4.32
He might be the most underrated corner in this years draft. Scandrick has great speed and moves very fluidly on the playing field. The Cleveland Browns are very high on this kid and I don’t blame them. He will make make a great NFL corner. Most likely he will go in the middle rounds and surprise many that had no idea how good he really is. He could selected by the Browns this season and could be a sleeper.
Darren McFadden, RB, Arkansas/ 6'1" 211 / Speed: 4.33
This is arguably the best player in this years draft. He is an exceptional athlete and will be one of the best running backs we have seen in a while. McFadden has great vision and speed and can break a long run every time he touches the football. He will be touchdown machine in the NFL and is a franchise running back in the waiting.
Dominique Rodgers Cromartie, CB, Tennessee State/ 6'1" 184 / Speed: 4.33
He is probably the best playmaking corner in this years draft, has tremendous speed and instincts and can catch every mistake a quarterback makes. He might very easily be this years raw version of Ty Law or Charles Woodson.
Josh Barret, FS, Arizona State/ 6'1" 223 / Speed: 4.35
Josh is probably one of the most underrated safeties in this year’s draft. He is a great playmaker with excellent speed and ball skills. If you decide to run or pass his way be warned he will make the tackle and punish whoever has the football. He is also a great character player and a hard worker. Unfortunately because he isn’t always consistent and because of some durability issues he will slip into the middle rounds.
Anthony Aldridge, RB, Houston/ 5'9" 170/ Speed: 4.36
He is extremely athletic and quick with blazing speed. He makes good cuts and has terrific hands catching the football. Unfortunately he also is very undersized and it may cause him to be used mostly a kick returner or as a situational back or slot receiver.
Andre Caldwell, WR, Florida/ 6'0" 204/ Speed: 4.37
Andre has some of the best hands in the draft and is known for making spectacular circus catches. He runs good routes and is a great athlete with excellent speed. He needs to gain strength and shake durability concerns but he easily could be a very good number two on many teams.
Dexter Jackson, WR, Appalachian State/ 5'9" 182/ Speed: 4.37
Dexter is a great deep threat and an excellent return man. He is very quick and elusive in the open field and is a threat to turn a crossing route into a big gain. Jackson might very easily be the most underrated receiver in the draft.
William Franklin, WR, Missouri /6'0" 214/ Speed: 4.37
He has excellent ball skills and good speed. Will is also a terrific leaper and can win a jump ball over most corners. He has good hands and is a tough high character player.
Tracy Porter, CB, Indiana/ 5'10" 188/ Speed: 4.37
He is a tremendous athlete and has excellent ball skills. Porter is a very reliable cover corner with blazing speed. He also has hands like a wideout and is extremely elusive in the open field. He will be a threat to return your mistake for a touchdown every time.
Josh Johnson, QB, San Diego/ 6'3" 213/ Speed: 4.55
The Reason why he makes the bottom of this list is because he is the fastest quarterback in the draft. He has wide receiver speed and the athleticism to make play plays and elude defenders in the open field. He can hurt you throwing as well. He is one of the smartest quarterbacks in the draft as well and was coached by former NFL QB Jim Harbaugh. Josh is the first quarterback since Vince Young to offer such an advantage and he might very easily turn out to be a poor man's Michael Vick (without the baggage).
By Jason Baudendistel
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