Calijah Kancey turns heads with incredible 40-yard dash time
Calijah Kancey has everyone talking with his blazing 40-yard dash time at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis on Thursday.
Kancey was clocked at 4.67 seconds officially.
.@Ckancey8 put on the burners and recored the fastest 40 by a DT at the NFL Combine since 2003 (4.67). 🏃💨
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— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) March 2, 2023
It was the best time by a defensive tackle in 20 years. The other DTs weren’t close to Kancey when it came to 40 times.
One of these is not like the rest…
Calijah Kancey is truly different 👏
We just witnessed an all-time great DT performance in the 40-yard dash ⏱#H2P » @NFL » @NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/1AjAVjhrjS
— Pitt Football (@Pitt_FB) March 2, 2023
The fastest time recorded by a DT at the NFL Combine since 2003 (4.67).@Ckancey8 putting the league on watch.
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The NFL offered a side-by-side comparison of Kancey and former Pittsburgh great Aaron Donald.
Pittsburgh's Calijah Kancey ran the fastest 40-yard dash by someone 280+ lbs since 2003@Pitt_FB #NFLCombine2023 pic.twitter.com/PP8PEsfnxc
— NFL Research (@NFLResearch) March 2, 2023
Kancey’s NFL Draft status will be determined by much more than just his 40 time, but his Thursday performance provides a boost to an already impressive resume for an All-American defender.