Baylor cornerback Kalon Barnes and Texas-San Antonio cornerback Tariq Woolen ran two of the fastest 40-yard dash times in the combine’s history, as Barnes’ official 4.23 clocking was the fastest ever for a defensive back and now considered the second-fastest time to wide receiver John Ross’ 4.22 in 2017.
Barnes, who played in 41 career games for the Bears, was the second player to run on the day and caused a stir among the fans in the stands as he crossed the finish in both of his attempts.
Woolen ran an official 4.26 and, like Barnes, ran his best 40 on his second attempt. Woolen’s run, at least to some personnel executives, will be even a little more celebrated given he not has only tied for the fourth fastest 40-yard dash in the event’s history but he did it as one of the biggest cornerbacks in any draft at 6-foot-4⅛ inches tall and 205 pounds.