12 of College Football's Fastest Players in 2023 | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors

T-10. Jayden Ballard, WR, Ohio State

We aren't saying that Jayden Ballard (or anyone) is unmistakably the 10th-fastest college player, period. However, he did match the 10th-fastest max speed for ball-carriers in 2022. Ballard totaled only 10 all-purpose touches last season, yet he reached 21.3 miles per hour on a 72-yard touchdown catch against Toledo.

T-10. Xzavier Henderson, WR/KR, Florida

In three seasons, Xzavier Henderson has caught 73 passes for 835 yards and two touchdowns. About half of that production arrived in 2022, a mini-breakout year for Henderson. He topped out at 21.3 mph while scoring a 78-yard touchdown during a loss to Georgia.

T-10. Jalen McMillan, WR, Washington

Jalen McMillan secured a featured role for a resurgent Washington program this past season. He snagged a team-high 79 passes for 1,098 yards and a position-best nine touchdowns, helping the Huskies ascend from 4-8 in 2021 to 11-2 last season. McMillan, who passed up the 2023 NFL draft, touched 21.3 mph on an 84-yard score against Portland State.

9. Ladd McConkey, WR, Georgia

Fellow Georgia receiver Arian Smith is absolutely worth a mention, but Ladd McConkey had a higher in-game speed last season. McConkey actually recorded his 21.4 mph max speed on a 70-yard rushing touchdown at Mississippi State. The sophomore paced Georgia wide receivers in receptions (58), yards (762) and scores (seven) last season. He also caught two touchdowns in the national championship game.

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