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WATCH: Velus Jones Jr. runs a 4.31 second 40-yard dash at NFL Scouting Combine

The former Vol has one of the fastest times in the 40-yard dash among wide receivers this year.
Credit: AP
Tennessee wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. (1) celebrates scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Former Tennessee football wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. put on quite the show during the 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine on Thursday.

His official time was 4.31 seconds in his second run, which is one of the fastest times in the 40-yard dash among wide receivers this year.

Last season, the Southeastern Conference named Jones Jr. Co-Special Teams Player of the Year. He was named to the Coaches All-SEC First Team as an all-purpose player and a return specialist.

He was second on the Vols in receiving yards with 807 and had seven receiving touchdowns

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