NFL RB Burst & Kinematic Pursuit Lab

Interactive Gridiron: Drag defenders (red) or cutback point (yellow)

t = 0.00s

Peak Velocity

20.4 mph

Cur: 0.0 mph

0-10 Yd Split

1.52 s

Burst Phase

Burst Accel

6.8 m/s²

1.18 G Lateral

Evasion Margin

+2.35 yds

Delta: +0.38s

Outcome

Touchdown

+18 Yds After Cut

Play Preset

Runner Kinematics

Burst Acceleration (m/s²) 6.8

Top Speed (mph) 20.4

Cutback Plant Angle (deg) 38°

Pursuit & Reaction

Defender Reaction Lag (ms) 220 ms

Safety Closeout Speed (mph) 19.2

Kinematic Verdict: Saylors' explosive 6.8 m/s² first-step acceleration creates a 2.35 yd leverage gap at the second level, out-flanking the pursuit angle cleanly.