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NFL Combine 2012 Results: Running Back 40-Yard Dash Times

Sunday is a big day for the 2012 NFL Combine since it’s when the offensive skill positions work out. The 40-yard dash is one measurable in particular that can mean boom or bust for an NFL hopeful.

The running backs posted official 40 times on Sunday, which are all listed below.

No one broke the 4.40 barrier, but Miami's Lamar Miller came closest, hitting that mark on the head with a running back-best 4.40, LaMichael James also helped himself with a 4.45 time -- tied for second-best among running backs.


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2012 NFL Combine 40-yard Dash Results - Running Backs

• Lamar Miller, Miami, 4.40

Ronnie Hillman, San Diego St. 4.45

• LaMichael James, Oregon, 4.45

Chris Rainey, Florida, 4.45

Cyrus Gray, Texas A&M, 4.47

Isaiah Pead, Cincinnati, 4.47

Bernard Pierce, Temple, 4.49

• David Wilson, Virginia Tech, 4.49

Robert Turbin, Utah St., 4.50

Edwin Baker, Michigan St., 4.53

• Davin Meggett, Maryland, 4.53

Tauren Poole, Tennessee, 4.54

Doug Martin, Boise St., 4.55

Chris Polk, Washington, 4.57

Mike Ball, Nevada, 4.65

Vick Ballard, Mississippi St., 4.65

Brandon Bolden, Mississippi, 4.66

• Dan Herron, Ohio St., 4.66

Terrance Ganaway, Baylor, 4.67

Alfred Morris, Florida Atlantic, 4.67

• Lennon Creer, Louisiana Tech, 4.71

Darrell Scott, South Florida RB 4.73

• Bradie Ewing, Wisconsin, 4.76

Marc Tyler, USC, 4.76

Rhett Ellison, USC, 4.88

For the latest news from the combine, keep up with our 2012 NFL Combine StoryStream. For more on the 2012 NFL Draft, check out SB Nation’s dedicated section and Mocking the Draft.

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