College Football’s fastest players dominate the coverage as much as they speed by the rest of the players on the field. These 10 fastest players from the week are highlighted among their peers as putting up some of the most athletic displays from an athlete we’ve seen all year long.
College Football’s Fastest Players: Week 2
Take a look at the fastest players from each week during the 2023 season: Week 1
Courtesy of our friends at Reel Analytics, the fastest ball carriers are tracked from every game across the country. To find out more about RA and how they track their data, find them below:
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Honorable Mention
- TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State – 19.3 mph
- Jaziun Patterson, RB, Iowa – 19.7 mph
- Mekhi Mews, WR, Georgia – 19.7 mph
- Elijhah Badger, WR, Arizona State – 19.9 mph
- Joseph Himon Jr., RB, Northwestern – 19.9 mph
10) Zachariah Branch, WR, USC: 20.4 mph
An electric debut saw Zachariah Branch take over against Stanford. He weaved his way past defenders and hit 20.4 mph in the process.
9) Tyler Shough, QB, Texas Tech: 20.5 mph
QB1 has wheels in Lubbock. Tyler Shough broke through the line and hit 20.5 mph against Oregon on a first-down run.
8) Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina: 20.8 mph
With plenty of green in front of him, Omarion Hampton used his speed to score against App State. Hampton topped out at 20.8 mph impressively.
7) Audric Estime, RB, Notre Dame: 20.9 mph
The big man can move for Notre Dame. Audric Estime turned the corner and burned the defense by hitting 20.9 mph on this touchdown run.
T5) Benjamin JaShon, RB, Rutgers: 21.1 mph
Down the sideline, coming right at you, Benjamin JaShon turned heads against Temple. The Rutgers RB hit 21.1 mph on this reception.
5) Jeff Sims, QB, Nebraska: 21.1 mph
Needing a spark, Jeff Sims did it on his own against Colorado. Nebraska’s signal-caller hit 21.2 mph on this touchdown run early in the second half.
4) Troy Franklin, WR, Oregon: 21.3 mph
Troy Franklin has size and speed, the latter of which was confirmed as easy as it is to measure him. Franklin took a reception the distance by hitting 21.3 mph against Texas Tech.
3) Josiah Norwood, WR, UCLA: 21.9 mph
In the blink of an eye, UCLA WR Josiah Norwood changed the game for the Bruins. He slipped past the defense and hit a blazing 21.9 mph on this touchdown reception.
2) Dylan Edwards, RB, Colorado: 22.0 mph
For the second week in a row, Dylan Edwards checks in on our list of fastest ball carriers. Edwards outdid himself on this carry, reaching a whopping 22.0 mph against Nebraska.
1) Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, Ohio State: 22.2 mph
Arguably the best player in college football, Marvin Harrison Jr. showcased that he may also be in consideration for the fastest ball carrier in the country. Harrison Jr. hit 22.2 mph against Youngstown State, easily cruising to the end zone in track-star style.
Find where these speeds rank among the fastest players of the 2023 season here.