Like, really fast.
Apke ran a 4.34 40-yard dash at the 2018 NFL Combine. He also ran a 4.03 20-yard shuffle time. Apke is fast. And he’s quick. But with the Washington Redskins, Apke will be looking to prove that he offers more than speed alone.
The Washington Redskins drafted Apke because of his speed, but by extension, they selected him for his potential. Apke’s speed and his height allows him to cover the field quicker than most safeties, and there is a place in the NFL for his aggressive style.
Some have compared Apke’s upside as a prospect in the fourth round to that of Montae Nicholson‘s.