The tight ends got their chance to run the 40-yard dash on Saturday and, following the impressive performance of the offensive linemen, put up strong times of their own.
2013 NFL combine results: Top tight end 40-yard dash times
Tight ends continued the run of impressive performances in the 40-yard dash on Friday, led by Chris Gragg of Arkansas.
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The group was led by Chris Gragg of Arkansas, who ran in a time of 4.50 seconds, with a 10-yard split of 1.53 seconds.
The top 10 fastest times:
- Chris Gragg, Arkansas: 4.50
- Matt Furstenburg, Maryland: 4.62
- Jake Stoneburner, Ohio St.: 4.65
- Tyler Eifert, Notre Dame: 4.68
- Vance McDonald, Rice: 4.69
- Nick Kasa, Colorado: 4.71
- Jordan Reed, Floirda: 4.72
- Dion Sims, Michigan St.: 4.75
- Zach Ertz, Stanford: 4.76
- Mychal Rivera, Tennessee: 4.81
Eifert is considered the top tight end prospect, but both Eifert and Ertz could be selected in the first round. The all-time fastest 40-time for a tight end was recorded by Vernon Davis, who ran it in 4.38 seconds in 2006. Gragg's time of 4.50 seconds ties for the fourth-fastest tight end time ever recorded at the combine.
The 40-yard dash is gaining importance for tight ends as they have become more involved in the deep passing game in recent years.
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