How Fast Was Walter Payton?

Are you a fan of great running back Walter Payton? As a fervent admirer, you must want to know the whole nine yards about your idol. How fast was Payton, and is he the greatest of all-time runner-backs? 

Do not be restless you are at the right spot. In this article, we will answer all of your queries. Let’s plug into the details. 

How Fast Was The Sweetness Walter Payton? 

5 feet 10” taller, Walter Payton played the games at a speed of 100mph and had an average of 4.4 per carry. 

Was Walter Payton the Fast of all Time? 

The top-rated running back, sweetness, tricked his opponents in seconds with his incredible moves. He was not the fastest of all time but play in the field with complete dedication. 

Suppose we compare the highly regarded runnerbacks of the time, Barry Sanders and Walter Payton. Then Barry Sander has an average of 5.0 per carry compared to Payton, who has an average of 4.4 per carry. 

How Fast Can Walter Payton Run the 40-Yard Dash? 

Walter Payton the Sweetness run 4.4 seconds in the 40-yard dash. 

A Detailed Look At Walter Payton’s Running Speed: 

Here is a comprehensive overview of Payton’s career with the Chicago Bears. Let’s check it out;  

Player	GP	Rush YDS	ATT	YPC	Rush YDS/G	Rec TD	Rec YDS	Rec	Avg	Rec YDS/G	Rec TD
Walter Payton	13	679	196	3.5	52.2	7	213	33	6.5	16.4	0
Walter Payton	14	1390	311	4.5	99.3	13	149	15	9.9	10.6	0
Walter Payton	14	1852	339	5.5	132.3	14	269	27	10.0	19.2	2
Walter Payton	16	1395	333	4.2	87.2	11	480	50	9.6	30.0	0
Walter Payton	16	1610	396	4.4	100.6	14	313	31	10.1	19.6	2
Walter Payton	16	1460	317	4.6	91.3	6	367	46	8.0	22.9	1
Walter Payton	16	1222	339	3.6	76.4	6	379	41	9.2	23.7	2
Walter Payton	9	596	148	4.0	66.2	1	311	32	9.7	34.6	0
Walter Payton	16	1421	314	4.5	88.3	6	607	53	11.5	37.9	2
Walter Payton	16	1684	381	4.4	105.3	11	368	45	8.2	23.0	0
Walter Payton	16	1551	324	4.8	96.9	9	483	49	9.9	30.2	2
Walter Payton	16	1333	324	4.2	83.3	8	382	37	10.3	23.9	3
Walter Payton	12	533	146	3.7	44.4	4	217	33	6.6	18.1	1
Average	14.6	1286.6	295.2	4.4	88.0	8.5	349.1	37.8	9.2	23.9	1.2
Total	190	16726	3838	4.4	88.0	110	4538	492	9.2	23.9	15

How Many Miles Did Walter Payton Run? 

 Payton also runs 9½  miles in his off-seasons to make his body durable and flexible. 

Is Walter Payton the Greatest Running Back of All Time? 

Yes, he is the most excellent running back of all time. 

However, the other top 3 back runners, Emmit Smith, and Barry Sanders, were also great players and had good speed. So, what if you have to choose one?

Payton is your man because he can do everything for the game. If you need to change direction immediately at a dime, he can break tackles and be an extraordinary blocker who sacrifices his body to stop blitzes. 

He always does everything according to game requirements and rushes 1000 yards each season. 

Final Remarks: 

After exploring the article, we hope you now get the answers to all of your questions. His  “Never Die Easy” faith gave him the strength to achieve success, whether he was not the fastest of all time.

So if we take initiative of anything in our lives we need to be consistent and have faith in God. We must overcome all the struggles, fears, and hardships with patience and practice. The accessible and approachable behavior in the journey builds a lasting legacy that touches the hearts of millions like sweetness.