John Ross won't be getting his own island from Adidas
The combine's fastest man wore the wrong cleats during his 40-yard dash.
Washington wideout John Ross set a new record in the 40-yard dash Saturday at the NFL Combine, posting a jaw-dropping 4.22 official time to better Chris Johnson's mark of 4.24 set in 2008.
But he won't be getting his own private island from Adidas.
The apparel giant was offering one of four island options worth just under $1 million each to any prospect who beat the record wearing the Adizero 5-Star Adidas 40 cleats. Ross chose to wear Nike's Vapor 4.2, a lightweight cleat designed specifically for the combine.
"I felt like I could've ran faster because I cramped up at the end," Ross told NFL Network's Michael Irvin. "Both calves are real tight. Maybe dehydration."
Shortly after his run, Ross signed with Nike according to ESPN's Darren Rovell.
Ross to NFL Network on why he didn't wear Adidas cleats to win the private island: "I can't swim that well. And I don't own a boat."
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