Myles Montgomery blazes a sub-4.4 40-yard dash, showcasing explosive speed and athletic prowess that rivals top NFL draft prospects.
Senior running back Myles Montgomery had an impressive showing at UCF's 2026 Pro Day, posting impressive numbers that rival some of the top draft combine prospects.
Montgomery posted a 4.39 40-yard dash, exploding out the gates on his second attempt. Following the event, he told media how he has prepared to post a sub-4.4 time.
"I've been running the 40 since December. I was really bad at it at first and then I kind of got good," Montgomery said. "I don't know if you, you guys weren't close enough, but my second one you could hear me. I was like, 'Oh yeah, that's the one' while I was running, but it was just out of instinct. Like you've been doing it for so long, you know what a good one feels like, right?"
Montgomery's blazing time would place him fourth among draft combine backs, trailing presumed top-10 pick Jeremiah Love by just .03 seconds.
On the bench press, Montgomery posted 22 reps, which would be tied for third among combine tailbacks. His 10'4" broad jump is also third-best.
But, Montgomery's best event of the day was the shuttle drill, posting an impressive time of 4.25 seconds. This time would stand alone at the combine, showcasing Montgomery's explosion and lateral quickness.
Although Montgomery was the Knights' starting back for just one season, he posted impressive numbers, racking up 705 rushing yards and four touchdowns, while adding 182 yards through the air.
During UCF's midwest roadtrip, Montgomery posted his two best games of the season, recording 100 or more rushing yards against both Kansas foes.
Against Kansas State, Montgomery averaged nearly 12 yards per carry, racking up 119 yards on the ground in inly 10 attempts. He followed this up with a 110-yard day against the Jayhawks, adding two touchdowns.
Now, Montgomery looks to take his game to the next level and secure the trust of an NFL organization. Thus far, Montgomery says he has spoken to about 17 NFL teams, saying most of his interaction came at the Hula Bowl.
But, Montgomery understands what he needs to do to warrant an opportunity, telling media, "They're going to get somebody who's going to embrace their role whatever it is, on and off the field, and try to help the team continue to win ball games."
This is a simple, but resounding sentiment for an NFL team to hear.
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