Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
USA Today Sports Media Group
USA Today Sports Media Group
Sport
Jordy McElroy

Watch Kevin O’Connell turn on the jets at the 2008 NFL Combine

Kevin O’Connell didn’t leave anyone choking on his smoke from his 40-yard dash at the 2008 NFL Combine, but if you listen close enough, you can hear a few coughs.

In anticipation of the 2022 NFL Combine, the old 40-yard dash video featuring the Minnesota Vikings head coach resurfaced on Monday.

O’Connell, a quarterback prospect out of San Diego State at the time, posted a 4.61 time at the inaugural event, which included other noteworthy quarterbacks such as Matt Ryan and Joe Flacco.

He ended up being selected by the New England Patriots in the third round of the 2008 NFL Draft with the No. 94 overall pick.

There was never a chance of O’Connell actually starting with some guy named Tom Brady ahead of him.

The greatest quarterback of all time isn’t giving an inch when it comes to skills on the football field, but O’Connell had him in the speed department—at the very least.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.