This next statement isn’t intended to overhype how good new Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jalen Reagor is. It isn’t meant to diminish the accomplishments of Justin Jefferson, but since the topic of 40-yard dash times is a popular one these days, and since there’s a debate about whether or not Philly drafted Reagor too high, this needs to be said.
Here’s all that you need to know about how to evaluate 40 times. If someone is said to have run a disappointing 40, it’s probably because they look much faster in real-game action, where it counts.