Who is the fastest player in NFL history?

BY: DONNA KAREN ROBINSON

The NFL is a sport that requires exceptional athleticism to master. So, who is the fastest player in NFL history?

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If you ask that question to the new age NFL fans, the answer would be the Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill.

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He even once infamously challenged the Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt for a 40-yard dash race. But despite his confidence and 4.29 speed, the former Super Bowl Champion is not the fastest player to ever play this sport.

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The owner of the crown for the fastest player in NFL history is none other than the former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Robert Lee Hayes, also known as Bob Hayes.

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Bob Hayes was a former American football player who played in the league for 11 years.

At the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, Bullet Bob won the gold medal by setting the World Record in a 100-meter race with a time of 10.06 seconds. Furthermore, he also won another gold medal in the 4×100 relay race, which also produced a World Record time (39.06 seconds).