Buck Allen Posts Solid NFL Combine Performance, Social Media Reacts

Former USC running back Buck Allen posted a faster than expected time in the 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine Saturday, impressing scouts with such quickness at his size.

Allen posted a 4.55 second run on his first try then topped that with a 4.53 time on his second attempt. The time was good for sixth among running backs at the combine, tied with Cameron Artis-Payne from Auburn.

As usual, social media was on top of the days events.

Here’s a look at the best twitter reaction to Allen’s Combine performance:

#USC RB Javorius "Buck" Allen just ran an unofficial 4.55 seconds in the 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine. Not bad for his size.
— Jacob Freedman (@Jacob_Freedman) February 21, 2015

Nice 4.55 40 by USC RB Javorius "Buck" Allen. Really curious to see where he'll end up-think he'll be sneaky productive as a pro #NFLCombine
— Anthony Cosenza (@CJAnthonyCUI) February 21, 2015

Funny story. I originally thought Javorius and Buck Allen were different Runningbacks on USC
— lifelong soccer fan (@AlexJacobson__) February 21, 2015

Good time at 221 lbs RT @JoshNorris #USC RB Buck Allen 1st forty: 4.55, 10 yd of 1.61
— Chad Parsons (@ChadParsonsNFL) February 21, 2015

Buck Allen's time isn't terrible for his size but I see little pop on tape. Nothing special to his game as a runner.
— Alex Kozora (@Alex_Kozora) February 21, 2015

Interesting how much more attn TJ Yeldon gets than Buck Allen. They give you a lot of the same things.
— Mark Dulgerian (@MarkDulgerianOS) February 21, 2015

#USC's Buck Allen ran a 4.53s unofficial on his second 40-yard dash. Currently tied for 6th among RB times at the NFL Combine.
— Jacob Freedman (@Jacob_Freedman) February 21, 2015

#Lions fans should pay attention to J. "Buck" Allen from USC. Wink wink.
— Jeff Risdon (@JeffRisdon) February 21, 2015

Another note on former #USC RB Buck Allen - tied for last among RBs with 11 bench press reps.
— Jacob Freedman (@Jacob_Freedman) February 21, 2015

A few 40-yard dash times of former #USC players that I find interesting: Robert Woods 4.51, Marqise Lee 4.52 & Buck Allen 4.53 (unofficial).
— Max Meyer (@TheMaxMeyer) February 21, 2015

What do you think of Allen’s 40 and bench press? Where do you want to see him land in the NFL draft? Sound off in the comments below.

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