News Summary

As the 2025 football season approaches, a spotlight is cast on the fastest track and field athletes who also excel in football. With colleges scouting talent based on track speed, this year’s list highlights ten athletes who have recorded staggering 100- and 200-meter times. From explosive wide receivers to powerful running backs, these dual-sport athletes are set to make an impact both on the track and the football field. Coaches and scouts are eager to see how these emerging stars will shape the upcoming season.

Top 10 Fastest Track and Field/Football Athletes Identified for 2025 Season

In a thrilling showcase of speed, the excitement for the upcoming 2025 football season is heating up, and quite literally, it’s getting fast! The world of football has always idolized speed, and this year has been nothing short of fascinating. With athletes pushing the limits of the track, it’s no surprise that colleges are eyeing track speed more than ever in recruiting. So, who are the star athletes lighting up both the tracks and the football fields this season? Let’s take a look at the top 10 fastest track and field and football athletes who are set to make waves!

Breaking Down the Fastest

This year has seen some jaw-dropping numbers thanks to what’s being hailed as one of the fastest track seasons in recent times. The wind conditions have played a big role, allowing many athletes to clock in at astounding times. This list is based on national 100- and 200-meter marks gathered from athletic.net, highlighting the fastest talents who also play football.

1. High School: Langston Hughes (Fairburn, Ga.)

Position: WR
Size: 5-foot-10, 160 pounds
Class: 2025
Stars: 3
Offers: 15 (including Georgia, Georgia Tech, UConn, UAB, Marshall)
Football Stats: 21 catches, 746 yards, 11 TDs in 10 games.
Track Times: 100m – 10.01 seconds (2.3m/s wind) and 200m – 20.64 seconds (wind-legal).

2. High School: Pearce (Richardson, Texas)

Position: RB/CB
Size: 5-10, 165 pounds
Class: 2025
Football Stats: 2,136 total yards, 29 TDs as a junior; 789 yards and 12 TDs as a senior.
Track Times: 100m – 10.08 seconds (3.9m/s wind), 200m – 21.67 seconds.

3. High School: Freedom (South Riding, Va.)

Position: RB/CB
Size: 6-1, 180 pounds
Class: 2026
Football Stats: 20 solo tackles in seven games.
Track Times: 100m – 10.16 seconds (wind-legal), 200m – 21.21 seconds.

4. High School: Arlington (Texas)

Position: CB
Size: 6-1, 175 pounds
Class: 2025
Stars: 3
Offers: Signed with Utah; other schools include BYU, Nevada.
Football Stats: 33 tackles, 1 interception in senior year.
Track Times: 100m – 10.20 seconds (windy), 200m – 10.48 seconds (wind-legal).

5. High School: Windermere (Winter Garden, Fla.)

Position: CB
Size: 6-1, 170 pounds
Class: 2026
Stars: 4
Offers: 24, committed to Nebraska.
Football Stats: 29 tackles, 3 interceptions as a sophomore.
Track Times: 100m – 10.24 seconds (3.2m/s wind), 200m – 21.14 seconds.

6. High School: Mount Miguel (San Diego, Calif.)

Position: Athlete
Size: 6-2, 180 pounds
Class: 2026
Stars: 4
Offers: 44, leading interest from USC, Texas A&M.
Football Stats: 31 receptions for 427 yards and 5 TDs as a junior.
Track Times: 100m – 10.24 seconds (wind-legal), 200m – 20.37 seconds.

7. High School: Jesuit (Dallas, Texas)

Position: WR
Size: 6-0, 175 pounds
Class: 2026
Football Stats: 5 catches for 186 yards as a junior.
Track Times: 100m – 10.25 seconds (windy), 200m – 20.83 seconds.

8. High School: Coronado (Lubbock, Texas)

Position: S
Size: 5-11, 200 pounds
Class: 2025
Stars: 3
Offers: 7, signed with UTEP.
Football Stats: 176 rushing yards and 66 tackles in senior year.
Track Times: 100m – 10.26 seconds (3.6m/s wind), 200m – 20.97 seconds.

9. High School: Cardinal Newman (West Palm Beach, Fla.)

Position: WR
Size: 5-9, 160 pounds
Class: 2026
Offers: 15 including Miami and Texas A&M.
Football Stats: 13 catches for 239 yards and 4 TDs.
Track Times: 100m – 10.27 seconds (wind-legal), 200m – 21.13 seconds.

10. High School: De La Salle (Concord, Calif.)

Position: RB/WR/CB
Size: 5-9, 170 pounds
Class: 2026
Stars: 3
Offers: 8, committed to North Carolina.
Football Stats: 804 career rushing yards, six TDs.
Track Times: 100m – 10.41 seconds, 200m – 21.46 seconds (wind-legal).

The Talent Landscape

Among these speedsters, we find a balanced mix of ability and accomplishment, with 4 four-star recruits and 4 three-star recruits shaping up to be exceptional dual-sport athletes. The rest are eagerly seeking their first college offers. As coaches dig deeper into the performance of dual-sport athletes who showcase their talent in both track and football, there’s a clear trend revealing a bright future for these promising athletes.

For fans and scouts alike, the upcoming season promises to be an exciting showcase of speed, agility, and unmatched athletic prowess. Keep an eye on these future stars, as they could very well be the ones to watch in the seasons ahead!

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