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BreakAway Speed

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are our most frequently asked questions.

Q: What's the best time in the 40?

The fastest time officially recorded by the NFL was 4.17 seconds by Deion Sanders in 1989.

Q: What is the average salary of an NFL player?

According to USA Today, the median salary for the highest paying NFL team in the 2004 season (Pittsburgh Steelers) was $895,716. For the lowest paying team (San Diego Chargers) it was $453,800.