INDIANAPOLIS — In a week in which speed has been the big story at the NFL scouting combine, two defensive backs put an exclamation point on the affair Sunday.
Baylor cornerback Kalon Barnes and Texas-San Antonio cornerback Tariq Woolen ran two of the fastest 40-yard dash times in the combine’s history. Barnes’ official 4.23 clocking was the fastest ever for a defensive back and is now considered the second-fastest time to wide receiver John Ross’ 4.22 in 2017.
Barnes, who played in 41 career games for the Bears, was the second player to run Sunday and caused a stir among the fans in the stands as he crossed the finish in both of his attempts.
Woolen ran an official 4.26 and, like Barnes, ran his best 40 on his second attempt. Woolen’s run, at least to some personnel executives, will be even a little more celebrated given he not has only tied for the fourth-fastest 40-yard dash…
