NFL Combine - Day 3: Griffin runs fastest 40 time for an LB

Throughout the combine, theScore brings you all the results, reaction, and breaking stories as they happen.

What: 2018 NFL Scouting Combine
Where: Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis
When: March 2-5
TV: NFL Network
Streaming: NFL.com

• Day 1: Barkley stars in testing
• Day 2: Allen airs it out, Griffin pumps major iron
• Day 3: DL, LB workouts
• Day 4: Lightning-quick DBs take their shot at 40 record

Griffin sets new combine record

A day after dazzling the football community with his bench press, Shaquem Griffin, a one-handed linebacker out of Central Florida, ran the 40-yard dash in 4.38 seconds, the best time for a linebacker since the statistic began being compiled in 2003.

Watch: Shaquem Griffin sets fastest 40 time by an LB in combine history

D-Linemen post absurd 40-yard dash times

A new era is truly upon us, one in which defensive linemen can absolutely fly. This year's crop of prospective interior linemen crushed it in the 40-yard dash. The top performer was USC's Rasheem Green, who clocked in at an astounding 4.73 seconds. Then defensive ends hit the field and Bradley Chubb flew away at 4.66.

Watch: 300-pound DL Payne runs 4.95 in the 40
Watch: Chubb a DE or WR?
Read: Is Chubb the best player in the 2018 NFL Draft?

Vea drops out of combine drills after running 40

Stud D-lineman Vita Vea was among those who impressed Sunday, but he opted out of the remainder of the drills with a hamstring ailment after his two runs in the 40.

Watch: Vea is a certified monster

Hurst in good spirits despite heart condition

Michigan defensive tackle Maurice Hurst had to pull out of the combine after a heart condition was discovered during testing, but he remained in Indianapolis and was on the sidelines while his contemporaries participated in drills. He remained in good spirits and hopes to be cleared to take part in his pro day.

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