Dethroning Worthy? 21 speedsters chasing the 40 at the 2026 NFL Combine

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NFL.com previews the 2026 Scouting Combine 40-yard dash, noting Xavier Worthy’s 4.21 from 2024 as the benchmark and listing 21 contenders—mostly wide receivers but also running backs and defensive backs—with a realistic shot at the throne in Indianapolis, as NFL Network/NFL+ coverage begins Feb. 26.
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