The 40-yard dash time is the gold standard when discussing an NFL player’s speed. But for many positions, it is not particularly meaningful. I mean, does it bother you that Jalen Sundell runs a 5.19? That actually used to be pretty good for a center, but these days, it’s a mediocre time. Still, it didn't stop Sundell from being the starting center for the Super Champion Seattle Seahawks.
At running back, I’d rather have a player with an elite 10-yard split and a modest 40. Of course, I’d prefer both. That’s what Seattle had and lost in Kenneth Walker III.