In terms of individual accolades and ability, few NFL receivers will ever compare to Terrell Owens. In a Hall of Fame career with five different teams, Owens amassed the third-most receiving yards (15,934) and the third-most receiving touchdowns (153) in league history.
Judging by a recent race on the track against some Fan Controlled Football League receivers — James Harden (not that one) and Andrew Jamiel — it would appear the football legend has still got “it.”
In a stunning glimpse of his continued athleticism, Owens ran an apparent timed 40-yard dash in an absolutely stunning 4.38 seconds (!). Oh, and I did mention he’s 48 years old? I hope I can still walk at a moderately high pace, let alone run at all, when I get to that age.
After watching his unbelievable sprint, you’d almost believe Owens could still strap the pads on and run over helpless pro cornerbacks:
THE CLOCK SAYS 4.38đź‘€
.@terrellowens is 48 years old and just ran a 4.38 40-yard dash. pic.twitter.com/uSKqHrbVwo
— betr (@betr) August 24, 2022
My. Goodness. For context, that 4.38 time on the 40-yard dash is actually faster than the time Owens ran at the 1996 NFL Scouting Combine … when he was 23.
There are no other words to describe a man of Owens’ age still holding himself in such impeccable physical shape. Well, except for that whole “return to the NFL thing.” I know Owens has been busy with the Fan Controlled League of late, but there are a lot of receiver-needy teams in the NFL, like the Bears. Just a thought. No pressure.
At any rate, it’s obvious T.O. could still tell someone to get their popcorn ready on any football field.