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PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27:  (L-R) John Ross of Washington poses with Commissioner of the National Football League Roger Goodell after being picked #9 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals during the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Muse
PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27: (L-R) John Ross of Washington poses with Commissioner of the National Football League Roger Goodell after being picked #9 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals during the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia MuseElsa/Getty Images

Bengals WR John Ross Challenges Usain Bolt to 40-Yard Dash at NFL Draft

Thomas DuffyApr 28, 2017

There's no denying Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross is a total blur. In March, the former Washington Huskies star broke Chris Johnson's 40-yard dash record with a 4.22 at the NFL Scouting Combine. 

But is he faster than the fastest man alive? 

Prior to getting picked ninth overall by the Bengals, Ross extended a challenge to Olympic sprinter Usain Bolt.

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"In a 40-yard dash, I think I'd get Usain Bolt," the smiling 22-year-old said, via the NFL's Facebook page.

Ross did his homework too, referencing this ESPN Sport Science clip:

We await Bolt's response.

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