How fast do you think Hyatt will be at the Combine?

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Hyatt recorded a 10.46 in the 100m and 21.14 in the 200m. He has run an electronically timed 4.29 40 at UT, but that was last year. He has only gotten stronger. Baylor WR Tyquan Thornton broke the Combine record last year with a 4.21. Any chance Hyatt beats that? I have heard the track at Indy is slow and nerves will be present so I am betting he ends up around a 4.3.
 
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Ahhh I'll throw something out see if it sticks...4.29-4.31 is where I suspect he ends up.Just my un-edumucated guess really.I thunk dudes ready for the big stage so if nerves and Indy don't get him he could light it up but imma stick with what I said originally but it's anyone's guess really.

The boy is fast has good hands and is super coachable.I mean from what he said about taking things for granted in 2021 and coming in head down ready to work and ending up college footballs best receiver is a testament to the his worth ethic etc and that in itself speaks tons if u ask me...Now n days kids character and work ethic heart all mean as much if not more than ur underwear 40 time.
 
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4.31. He shouldn't eat four White Castle burgers, and a bowl of Ramen noodles, then down 16oz of Pepsi before running. But you know how it is with today's kids.
 
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If runs a 4.178 I won’t be any smarter.

LOL, but at that speed Hyatt will officially be the fastest football player of all time. Well, Bo Jackson supposedly did it in 3.9 but that was with a stop watch and is unofficial.
 
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The concern (well, not really in the great scheme of things) with 40's is some guys have more "burst" than raw speed when legging it out while other guys can come out of the gate blazing but just don't have that upper gear. On the field it doesn't look like there's concerns about Hyatt's top gear not being elite but unsure about the off the line. Devin Hester ran a 4.41 just to drop a name everybody knows could run but didn't make your eyes water on the 40. We all saw how fast Justin Hunter looked in the open field but he ran a 4.44 at the combine.

Hyatt will run a good time if he's healthy and he's got plenty of film to back that up. Just to put out a number I'd like to see mid 4.3.
 
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Anyone attended a NFL combine? Watched a few, just interested what attending is like.m
 
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Probably low 4.3 high 4.2s I mean there is not a lot of context to go by but a lot of scouts seem to think he is a 4.2 guy for giggles ill say 4.25

interesting evaluation from SI that has him as a 3rd rounder.
Evaluation:
Hyatt possesses legitimate track speed and should run a 40-time in the high 4.2s or low 4.3s. He plays with excellent foot speed, which helps him set up cuts in his routes and win against press coverage. The junior offers instant burst off the line of scrimmage with lethal acceleration to stack defensive backs. His long strides and explosiveness help him quickly eliminate the defensive back’s cushion when he faces off coverage. Hyatt puts in effort blocking for wide receiver screens and run plays, but his lack of play strength prevents him from excelling in this role. Fortunately, there’s room to add mass to Hyatt’s frame, assuming it doesn’t sap his explosiveness. He appears to have sufficient arm length to expand his catch radius and make receptions outside of his frame. Some of Hyatt’s best wins come on post, curl, sluggo, and go routes. He tracks the ball well and has examples of soft-hand catches. Hyatt scares college defenses when put in motion, and his speed makes him an excellent option for clear-out routes. The South Carolina native displays good snap at the top of curl routes, but there are instances where he struggles to sink his hips. Hyatt is a lean receiver who appears high-hipped. His play strength and lack of contact balance prevent him from generating yards after contact, and many of his routes are more rounded than crisp. Hyatt’s play strength shows up against press coverage. He struggles to fight through jams and has trouble creating separation against aggressive corners, who can bump the Fred Biletnikoff Award winner off his route. Hyatt struggles to combat the hands of defensive backs in press coverage. He needs to fill out his underdeveloped release package and become more comfortable hand-fighting with defenders. Hyatt lines up pre-snap with a high and upright stance, which provides a big target for defenders. The All-SEC receiver generates yards after the catch with speed, but he’s not elusive or twitchy in small spaces. He runs a limited route tree in Tennessee’s space-manufacturing offense and benefits from primarily playing in the slot. Hyatt has a poor feel for holes in zone and doesn’t always work back to his quarterback when the play breaks down. Drops remain a slight issue, and there are several examples of body catches on Hyatt’s tape. Despite his speed, the former four-star recruit doesn’t consistently generate separation coming out of his cuts. Hyatt doesn’t always run routes full speed on plays not designed to his side of the field, which frequently occurs in Tennessee’s offense. He has limited to no special teams experience with the Volunteers.

Its interesting that outside of his speed and willingness to block they have little good to say about him and that's been a trend.
 
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If he can visualize himself as am impala being chased by a cheetah he may run a 4.0

I'm not sure about that. See, an Impala chased by a cheetah, knows it can't win outright by speed alone. That's why it runs in a zigzag pattern.
The combine is a straight line run. Consequently, Hyatt should visualize himself leaving Superman in the dust while running backwards.
 
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Not sure, but he might be able to run 80 yds before I finish 40.
This would be great entertainment. The combine should put ave joes out there to perform the same skills test as the nfl prospects. not in a way that may hamper or harm the prospect if something unforeseen happened. But something that provides context to the freakish athletic ability of those competing for an nfl spot.
 
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This would be great entertainment. The combine should put ave joes out there to perform the same skills test as the nfl prospects. not in a way that may hamper or harm the prospect if something unforeseen happened. But something that provides context to the freakish athletic ability of those competing for an nfl spot.

It's not exactly what you're suggesting but Rich Eisen does run the 40 every year.

Rich Eisen races top 2022 combine prospects in 40-yard dash | Simulcam
 

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