The NFL Combine has produced numerous memorable moments over the years. In 1989, Deion Sanders ran an astonishing 4.27-second 40-yard dash before bolting from the event, according to reports. His legendary performance helped solidify his status as a top prospect, with the Falcons selecting him fifth overall.
Tom Brady's 2000 combine performance stands in stark contrast. The future seven-time Super Bowl winner recorded a slow 40-yard dash time of 5.28 seconds and had third percentile or worse results in vertical jump (24.5 inches) and broad jump (99 inches). These underwhelming metrics contributed to Brady falling to the sixth round, though he would ultimately prove his critics wrong.