# @fb_universe on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DU3XTzZDeuA
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/56714447-fb-universe-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-02-17T16:04:57.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Football Universe (@fb_universe) — https://gondola.cc/fb_universe

## Caption

The man who proved "track speed" actually translates to the gridiron

Marquise Goodwin is arguably the most athletic wide receiver to ever put on a helmet. He didn't just have "fast feet"; he was a world-class Olympian who competed in the 2012 London Games (finishing 10th in the long jump) before he even caught his first NFL pass. At the 2013 NFL Combine, he clocked a blistering 4.27-second 40-yard dash, a time that still haunts defensive coordinators a decade later. Whether he was at USC (as a rival track star) or Texas (as a football legend), Goodwin’s flight path was always vertical.

As of February 2026, "Flash" Goodwin is embracing his role as the elder statesman of speed. After a 2025 season where he served as a veteran mentor and situational deep threat for the San Francisco 49ers (making a nostalgic return to the Bay Area), he is currently a free agent evaluating his next move. In January 2026, he launched the "Goodwin Flight Academy," a specialized training camp in Texas focused on helping NFL prospects master the transition from track mechanics to football-specific explosion. While his playing days may be nearing their sunset, his 4.2 speed remains a "cheat code" in the eyes of every WR coach in the league.

Is Marquise Goodwin the fastest pure athlete to ever play wide receiver? 👇

#MarquiseGoodwin #HookEm #TexasLonghorns #49ers #BuffaloBills #NFLSpeed #OlympicAthlete #LongJump #NFLHistory #TrackAndField #FastestPlayers #GridironLegends #TexasTrack #NFL2026 #SpeedKills

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nflhistory, speedkills, buffalobills, texastrack, texaslonghorns, gridironlegends, longjump, olympicathlete, nfl2026, trackandfield, hookem, fastestplayers, nflspeed, 49ers, marquisegoodwin

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