In the NFL, there are two kinds of superstar running backs: one is the kind who will get you 80 yards in one play and the other will get you 40 yards in two plays.
Da'Rel Scott of Maryland has the potential to be the former. He posted the best 40-yard dash times among running backs at the Scouting Combine -- unofficial times of 4.35 and 4.4.
Mark Ingram of Alabama, on the other hand, posted unofficial times of 4.58 and 4.61. However, he is more of the latter type of running back, as he has the ability to burst through a hole immediately.
If his frame doesn't prove that to you, perhaps the 10-yard split in his second dash will -- 1.53 seconds. That's a memo to all defensive linemen and linebackers: be prepared to have your gaps filled.
For the Fighting Illini Fans...
Mikel Leshoure, who was ranked No. 3 among running back prospects by NFL Network's Mike Mayock, ran his first 40-yard dash in an unofficial time of 4.56 seconds and posted a vertical leap of 38".
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