10 Fastest Safety 40-Yard Dash Times at the 2025 NFL Combine

Navy defensive back Rayuan Lane III runs the 40-yard dash. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

After 72 hours of rumors, interviews, and plenty of press conferences, we're now onto day two of the on-field portion of the 2025 NFL scouting combine.

Following the cornerbacks, the '25 safety class took the field on Friday afternoon to show off their speed in the 40-yard dash.

Here's a look at the top ten times from the position group:

And here's a look at their attempts:

t-10. Malaki Starks, Georgia

Former Georgia safety Malaki Starks. | Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Time: 4.50 seconds

Mark it as a 4.50 for Georgia S Malaki Starks pic.twitter.com/AO7fD1L5GY
— New Era Prep (@EraPrep) February 28, 2025

t-10. Alijah Clark, Syracuse

Alijah Clark breaks up a pass. | Barry Reeger-Imagn Images

Time: 4.50 seconds

Alijah Clark (@Cinco_Agent) with a 4.51 40 on his second attempt.#NFLCombine | #CuseFootball | #CuseNation | @BarstoolCuse | @CuseFootball pic.twitter.com/zIK1ydv0Lw
— Depressed New York Fan (@JudgeEnjoyer) February 28, 2025

t-8. Jaylen Reed, Penn State

Former Penn State safety Jaylen Reed. | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Time: 4.49 seconds

Jaylen Reed 4.50u#NFLCombine pic.twitter.com/6X2tHuqEw0
— WalkTheMock (@WalkTheMock) February 28, 2025

t-8. R.J. Mickens, Clemson

Former Clemson Tigers safety R.J. Mickens. | Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Time: 4.49 seconds

R.J. Mickens 4.50u#NFLCombine pic.twitter.com/oyKhF6YpHv
— WalkTheMock (@WalkTheMock) February 28, 2025

7. Jonas Sanker, Virginia

Jonas Sanker breaks up a pass. | Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Time: 4.48 seconds

💨💨 @JonasSanker

Tune in #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/tqj52KHhBh
— Virginia Football (@UVAFootball) February 28, 2025

t-5. Craig Woodson, California

Craig Woodson puts a fist up. | Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Time: 4.45 seconds

Cal S Craig Woodson goes 4.46 unofficially on his first 40 yard dash and has the support of Daniel Jeremiah on the broadcast pic.twitter.com/fPJT28IrYV
— Thomas Dunn (@Thomasdunn24) February 28, 2025

t-5. Andrew Mukuba, Texas

Former Texas Longhorns defensive back Andrew Mukuba. | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Time: 4.45 seconds

A 4.46u for Andrew Mukuba in the 40! pic.twitter.com/0bClX7lqjl
— Inside Texas (@InsideTexas) February 28, 2025

4. Billy Bowman Jr., Oklahoma

Billy Bowman Jr. celebrates an interception. | SARAH PHIPPS/THE OKLAHOMAN / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Time: 4.42 seconds

Billy Bowman Jr 4.47 on first attempt #sooners pic.twitter.com/7KP9VzXus3
— Jeremie Poplin (@jeremiepoplin) February 28, 2025

3. Kitan Crawford, Nevada

Kitan Crawford attempts a tackle. | Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Time: 4.41 seconds

Kitan Crawford shaves his time down to a 4.41 pic.twitter.com/6gUOlvqNYN
— Nash (@NashTalksTexas) February 28, 2025

2. Nick Emmanwori, South Carolina

Former South Carolina Gamecocks defensive back Nick Emmanwori. | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Time: 4.38 seconds

4.38u. Nick Emmanwori is acing this job interview 🔥

📺: #NFLCombine on @NFLNetwork
📱: Stream on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/FBR5s11NXG
— NFL (@NFL) February 28, 2025