Not many defensive tackles are better than Aaron Donald at anything.
But Donald was surpassed in the NFL Scouting Combine record books Thursday by a player from his alma mater.
Pittsburgh defensive tackle Calijah Kancey ran a 40-yard dash in 4.67 seconds, breaking Donald’s record for defensive tackles by one-hundredth of a second.
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Pittsburgh defensive lineman Calijah Kancey participates in the 40-yard dash during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 2, 2023 in Indianapolis. (Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
If breaking Donald’s record is any sign of things to come, Kancey will have a great NFL career. Donald is a three-time Defensive Player of the Year and has made the Pro Bowl in each of his nine seasons. Donald was also a first-team All-Pro every year from 2015 to 2021.
Kancey also physically resembles the Los Angeles Rams star. Donald was 6 feet ¾ inches tall and weighed 285 pounds in 2014, while Kancey was a quarter-inch taller and four pounds lighter. Remember, Donald was considered undersized and went on to become one of the greatest defensive players of all time.
Calijah Kancey (8) of the Pittsburgh Panthers reacts after dismissing Kasim Hill of the Rhode Island Rams during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium on September 24, 2022 in Pittsburgh. (Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
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Kancey was named the ACC Defensive Player of the Year and was a unanimous All-American last season. He was a first-team All-ACC member in each of the past two seasons and a finalist for the Nagurski and Outland Trophies after leading the Panthers with 14.5 tackles for loss with 7.5 sacks.
Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald (99) celebrates after a sack as defensive tackle Greg Gaines looks on during the first half of a game against the San Francisco 49ers on October 30, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
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Donald was the 13th pick overall in 2014, and Kancey is expected to be a first-round pick.