Notre Dame WR Golden Tate Runs An Unofficial 4.36 40-Yard Dash

by Joel Thorman on Feb 28, 2010 11:12 AM CST in 2010 Kansas City Chiefs Draft

(Update: The official time is 4.42)

Notre Dame WR Golden Tate just made a few bucks in draft positioning.

He just ran an unofficial 4.36 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine (streamed live here) which would be a big boost to his resume.

Maybe he was just setting us up but earlier in the week he wasn't boasting of his speed.

"I'm not really sure what scouts are looking for. I'm hoping that my film speaks for itself. As far as the forty, I expect to run sub-4.5. Not too good of a time, but not too bad," Tate said.

I'd say 4.36 is fast enough.

Tate has previously said playing for his former Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis would be a "dream" of his. The Chiefs, who are in need of a receiver, may agree if he were available early in the second round.

However, Tate's 40 time will undoubtedly push him up a few spots on the draft boards of a few teams. Who knows if he'll be available with the Chiefs pick?

(Ed. Note: And he just followed it up with a 4.37 on his second run)

(H/T Larryemcdaniel)

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second run 4.37. He's a first round lock - I would say

by WesternChief on Feb 28, 2010 11:22 AM CST reply actions

2nd forty was unofficially a 4.37

That does it. No way were getting him. There goes my dream receiving core, and mocks. Back to the drawing board…

by Larryemcdaniel on Feb 28, 2010 11:22 AM CST reply actions

He moved into the 1st round. I think he’ll be a Jet, if he lasts to their pick.

by dablueguy on Feb 28, 2010 11:22 AM CST reply actions

I wouldn't be so sure...

He followed up his forty by dropping 3 out of 5 balls in the drill where they run down the line and catch throws from both sides.

His forty was pretty awesome because it looked like he stumbled a bit out of the gate.

by Ray Brown on Feb 28, 2010 2:14 PM CST up reply actions

Dangit.

Welcome to the Raiders, kid.

by JacinB on Feb 28, 2010 9:27 PM CST up reply actions

I hope he is a Jet

by CPT.Caveman on Feb 28, 2010 2:42 PM CST up reply actions

Its against the rules...

USC QB’s can’t throw to ND receivers… Shit… So much for him playing for the Chiefs.

I love this time of year.... The Royals are always in first place!!!

by averagegatsby on Feb 28, 2010 2:50 PM CST up reply actions

40 time is tricky

the question is does he have 4.3 time on the field? but he looks good. I think there may be better options out there

i know sports

by thajack785babi on Feb 28, 2010 11:22 AM CST reply actions

Like who?

Hard to beat his knowledge of the offense and familiarity with Weis.

Arrowhead Pride

by Joel Thorman on Feb 28, 2010 11:24 AM CST up reply actions

OK we get he is very fast

But if he can’t catch the ball who care’s how much knowledge he has. IMHO speedy WR’s are usually flash in the pan guy’s, and don’t have long career’s. He might be the best WR for the next 10 years, but then again who knows. J.Shipley is the safest WR pick in this draft, and be gotten later in the draft. We need to address other positions IMO before WR in this years draft.

by CPT.Caveman on Feb 28, 2010 2:51 PM CST up reply actions

You're out of your ever lovin mind if

you think shipley is the safest pick. Tate was not just a speed guy at notre dame. He’s clearly at least the 2nd best reciever in the draft. With Bryants poor interviews there’s a chance he moves up to number 1. He was in a pro-style offense and put up some ridiculous stats the last two years, not to mention, his production went up when Mike floyd went down with an injury. He was facing constant double teams and still was one of the most productive recievers in the country.

by callmesir on Feb 28, 2010 11:29 PM CST up reply actions

So we draft WR

With our first pick? LOL and you say I’m outta my mind.

by CPT.Caveman on Mar 2, 2010 2:00 AM CST up reply actions

no...

I’d be pretty upset if we used our first on a WR…. I was just saying you’re out of your ever lovin mind if you think shipley is the safest pick in the draft…. There really aren’t any safe WR picks this year…. they’re all pretty flawed…

by callmesir on Mar 2, 2010 10:58 PM CST up reply actions

lol

Shipley is the safest pick at WR, especially when he can be gotten in the later rounds. I would rather take a chance on him in the 3rd or 4th than Tate in the 1st.

by CPT.Caveman on Mar 2, 2010 11:54 PM CST up reply actions

I have Tate as the 2nd best WR in the draft

The players ranked ahead of him (Demeryious & Benn), are projected that high because, their big strong guys. Neither outperformed Tate last season. Tate grew up in a pro style offense, and has the tangibles to produce at the next level. Strong hands, excellent run after the catch, meets the ball at its highest peek, and is very tough. I’ve said it before, and ill say it again, he’s a mix between Steve Smith and Hines Ward. Im sadden by his forty. He was the one guy I truly wanted…

by Larryemcdaniel on Feb 28, 2010 11:26 AM CST up reply actions

He showed it on the field all year.

Scientific research has proven that you lose exactly 5.37 billion brain cells every time you listen to Todd McShay.

by TheRealSlimShady on Feb 28, 2010 12:12 PM CST up reply actions

yar

statements going in were “great separation after the catch on college tape, but will he run a fast 40?”

think he’s answered both the speed questions.

by ExtraMetal on Feb 28, 2010 1:25 PM CST up reply actions

If Pioli and the regime really wants him.

They WILL find a way to get him. Because that’s the Pioli way.

True and Valuable Quotes:

"Charles In Charge"

"Defense Wins Championships"
"The Battle is Won and Lost in the Trenches"
(which for the most part we are currently loosing).

by KC Nate on Feb 28, 2010 11:30 AM CST reply actions

agreed, dont read too much into this

Its a great time and it does help his stock, but its far from a sure thing that he goes first round

* KC now has the best coaching staff in the league
* Pioli will make at least one trade in the offseason, and 2 trades during the draft
* I'd prefer "lightning and lightning" as opposed to "lightning and thunder" when it comes to RBs
* 9-7 is a real possibility in 2010 IF the Chiefs get 4 new starters
* keep Albert at LT, upgrade the positions that NEED upgrading.C, RG, NT, S, LB

by stagdsp on Feb 28, 2010 11:36 AM CST via mobile up reply actions

I duno

With Demeryious breaking his foot, and Benn having poor 09’ tape, there is a high probability that Tate goes mid to late 1st round. Teams saw how Harvin and Desean were passed up in the previous two drafts, so they’ll be less likely to make that mistake again.

by Larryemcdaniel on Feb 28, 2010 11:42 AM CST up reply actions

It's a conspiracy stag

between Weis and Tate. Run well, drop the ball a few times so that you drop in the draft and I’ll snag you up when I get the chance : )

Yeah, let's just keep matriculatin' the ball down the field, boys! ...

by oldchiefsfan on Feb 28, 2010 12:03 PM CST up reply actions

nice

but al davis LOVES fast guys who can’t catch, so this may backfire.

by ExtraMetal on Feb 28, 2010 1:21 PM CST up reply actions

Even though Tate is a good player.

speed wont mean everything.

oh with the exception of Al Davis and the raiders

True and Valuable Quotes:

"Charles In Charge"

"Defense Wins Championships"
"The Battle is Won and Lost in the Trenches"
(which for the most part we are currently loosing).

by KC Nate on Feb 28, 2010 4:04 PM CST up reply actions

Yo-Yo 40 time runner

This is my signature line. It is full of awesome and win.

by KCSatchmo on Feb 28, 2010 11:33 AM CST reply actions

lol

by Larryemcdaniel on Feb 28, 2010 11:40 AM CST up reply actions

Tate dropped 3 balls in his first gauntlet run

by Larryemcdaniel on Feb 28, 2010 11:53 AM CST reply actions

He dropped those balls

but his game tape is very impressive. Never drops the ball during games…his official forty time was 4.42. That makes me feel a little better.

by Larryemcdaniel on Feb 28, 2010 12:02 PM CST up reply actions

DAMN

all these posts on tate is going to make me so upset if we dont get him

You're a goddamn quarterback! You know what that means? It's the top spot, kid. It's the guy who takes the fall. It's the guy everybody's looking at first - the leader of a team - who will support you when they understand you. Who will break their ribs and their noses and their necks for you, because they believe. 'Cause you make them believe. That's a quarterback.
--- Any given sunday

Cassel can lead us.

by BEEf_CHIEF on Feb 28, 2010 11:55 AM CST reply actions