Okay, let’s talk about this Alex Orji 40 time thing. It popped up on my radar recently, probably saw some buzz online after a game or during the offseason talk about Michigan players. You know how it is, someone makes a fast play, and immediately folks start asking, “What’s his 40?”.
My Dive into the Numbers
So, I got curious myself. Alex Orji, the quarterback, definitely looks athletic on the field. You see him move, break tackles, gain those tough yards. That speed is noticeable. My first step was just doing a basic search. I typed things like “Alex Orji 40 yard dash”, “Alex Orji speed”, “Michigan QB Orji 40 time” into the search bar.
What I found initially was… well, a lot of talk, but not much concrete stuff. Lots of forum discussions, fan speculation, maybe a mention in an article here or there projecting his athleticism. You see numbers thrown around, often based on eye tests or comparisons to other players.
Finding Specifics Was Tough
I spent a bit of time digging deeper. I looked through some recruiting profiles from when he was coming out of high school. Sometimes they list testing numbers there, things like SPARQ scores or times from specific camps he attended. But even then, finding an official, verified 40 time specifically for Alex Orji proved tricky.
- Checked sports news sites – mostly game reports or general player profiles.
- Scanned through team rosters and official bios – usually height, weight, but rarely 40 times.
- Looked for combine or pro-day style results – he hasn’t been through that official NFL process yet, of course.
It seems like most of the “numbers” you might see floating around are unofficial. Maybe clocked by a coach during practice, reported from a high school event that wasn’t widely publicized, or just estimated by analysts. I saw mentions of times in the 4.5s or low 4.6s range bandied about, which sounds believable given how he looks on the field, but again, finding the source was the hard part.
What I Learned
Honestly, this whole process reminded me how much speculation surrounds player measurables until they hit an official event like the NFL Combine. For guys still in college, especially those not at “skill positions” where 40 times are constantly highlighted (like WR or CB), getting a verified number can be tough.
We know he’s fast. The eye test confirms that. He’s got that burst you look for. But pinning down an exact, reliable 40 time? That took more effort than I expected, and I didn’t come away with one single, definitive number I could point to and say “This is it, officially.” It’s more like a generally accepted range based on observation and unofficial reports. It’ll be interesting to see what he actually runs if and when he gets tested officially down the line.
