Elijah Chatman's 278-pound sprint resurfaces before preseason

The defensive tackle reached 16.28 mph on the 2024 chase

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 121 min read

Elijah Chatman showed off 278 lbs of pure speed on this play 🏃‍♂️ MINvsNYG -- Saturday 1pm ET Stream on @NFLPlus https: Via @NFL on X

What happened: Chatman chased down a ball carrier from behind during the preseason play.

Why it matters: The burst showed uncommon closing speed for an interior defensive lineman.

By the numbers: Chatman was listed at 278 pounds and reached 16.28 mph.

What to watch: Saturday's preseason game begins at 1 p.m. ET.

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