NFL prospect passes Aaron Donald in record books at NFL combine

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Not many defensive tackles are higher than Aaron Donald at something.

But Donald was surpassed within the NFL Scouting Combine document books Thursday by a participant from his alma mater.

Pittsburgh defensive deal with Calijah Kancey ran a 4.67-second 40-yard sprint, beating Donald’s document for defensive tackles by one-hundredth of a second.

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Defensive lineman Calijah Kancey of Pittsburgh participates in the 40-yard dash during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium March 2, 2023, in Indianapolis. 

Defensive lineman Calijah Kancey of Pittsburgh participates within the 40-yard sprint throughout the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium March 2, 2023, in Indianapolis.  (Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

If breaking Donald’s document is an indication of issues to return, Kancey goes to have fairly the NFL profession. Donald is a three-time Defensive Player of the Year and has made the Pro Bowl in every of his 9 seasons. Donald additionally was a first-team All-Pro every year from 2015 of 2021.

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Kancey additionally bodily resemembles the Los Angeles Rams star. Donald measured at 6 toes and ¾ inches and 285 kilos in 2014, whereas Kancey measured one-fourth of an inch taller and 4 kilos lighter. Remember, Donald was thought of undersized and was top-of-the-line defensive gamers of all time.

Calijah Kancey (8) of the Pittsburgh Panthers reacts after sacking Kasim Hill of the Rhode Island Rams during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium Sept. 24, 2022, in Pittsburgh. 

Calijah Kancey (8) of the Pittsburgh Panthers reacts after sacking Kasim Hill of the Rhode Island Rams throughout the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium Sept. 24, 2022, in Pittsburgh.  (Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

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Kancey was named the ACC Defensive Player of the Year and was a unanimous All-American final season. He was a first-team All-ACC member in every of the final two seasons and a finalist for the Nagurski and Outland Trophies after main the Panthers with 14.5 tackles for loss with 7.5 sacks.

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald (99) celebrates after a sack as defensive tackle Greg Gaines watches during the first half of a game against the San Francisco 49ers Oct. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. 

Los Angeles Rams defensive deal with Aaron Donald (99) celebrates after a sack as defensive deal with Greg Gaines watches throughout the first half of a sport towards the San Francisco 49ers Oct. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif.  (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

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Donald was the thirteenth total decide in 2014, and Kancey is predicted to be a first-round choice.

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