NFL Combine coverage was different in 1989. The NFL Network did not exist. It was not an event that dominated the sports news cycle and most of the performances are remembered through story-telling. The story of Deion Sanders' 40-yard dash at the 1989 NFL Combine at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis has many variations – but the legend is this

The NFL Combine is an event that allows the best college football players to showcase their athleticism to league scouts. Throughout its history, the event has seen some legendary performances, and these players rank among the top five NFL Combine performers of all time.

North Fort Myers grad Deion Sanders and Olympia grad Chris Johnson posted two of the best 40-yard dash time in NFL Combine history.