These were the 5 fastest players in the NFL in Week 15

Teddy Ricketson

•
These were the 5 fastest players in the NFL in Week 15 image

We are 15 weeks into the 2025 NFL season, and some teams are jockeying for postseason position, while other players are just trying to put their best attributes on tape in hopes of improving their stock for next year. Speed is one of those key attributes that teams are always looking to stockpile. 

When the dust settled on Week 15, several playoff contenders were putting the pedal to the metal. A pair of Patriots were back in the mix once again, and one of the league's top defenders showed that speed isn't only a key asset on offense and special teams.  

Here is a look at the five fastest players in Week 15 of the 2025 NFL season.

MORE: Updated AFC, NFC playoff pictures in Week 15

All speeds courtesy of NextGen stats.

1. Kyle Williams, WR, Patriots (21.46 mph)

 

  • Top speed: 21.46 mph
  • Play type: 22-yard kickoff return

The New England Patriots duked it out with the Buffalo Bills in a huge AFC East divisional matchup. The Patriots had a 21-0 lead, but the Bills battled back and picked up a big win.

Despite the loss, rookie wide receiver Kyle Williams tallied the fastest speed of the week on a 22-yard kick return.

MORE: Ranking the greatest Patriots of all-time

2. Patrick Surtain II, CB, Broncos (21.42 mph)

 

  • Top speed: 21.42 mph
  • Play type: 0-yard interception

Patrick Surtain II was named the 2024 NFL Defensive Player of the Year for a reason. He is the top cornerback in the game, and it was evidenced by the interception that he had in Week 15 against the Green Bay Packers. Not only did he stay with wide receiver Christian Watson, Surtain II dove for the interception, making an impressive play. The victory puts the Broncos firmly in the driver's seat for the No. 1 seed in the AFC. 

MORE: Updated NFL power ranking in Week 15

3. TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Patriots (21.25 mph)

 

  • Top speed: 21.25 mph
  • Play type: 65-yard rush TD

TreVeyon Henderson is the second Patriots player on the list this week, and he's no stranger to these rankings. New England may have lost to Buffalo, but the rookie running back had another impressive performance. He finished with 148 yards and two touchdowns on 14 carries, including this one for 65 yards that saw him top out at 21.25 mph on his way to the endzone. 

While it didn't register for the top-five speeds, quarterback Drake Maye showed off impressive speed sprinting down the field to block for Henderson. 

MORE: Updated 2026 NFL Draft order in Week 15

4. KaVontae Turpin, WR, Cowboys (20.93 mph)

 

  • Top speed: 20.93 mph
  • Play type: 20-yard kickoff return

KaVontae Turpin is known for his speed and frequently appears in these lists. This week, similar to Williams, Turpin reached a high-speed rather quickly, getting clocked at 20.93 mph on a 20-yard kickoff return against the Minnesota Vikings on "Sunday Night Football."

MORE: Ranking the greatest Cowboys ever

5/6. Jaylin Noel, WR, Texans (20.86 mph, 20.7 mph)

 

  • Top speed: 20.86 mph
  • Play type: 69-yard kickoff return

The Houston Texans drafted Jaylin Noel in the third-round of the 2025 NFL Draft. He has been used sparingly in the offense so far in his rookie season, but he has been a bright spot for Houston's special teams.

In Week 15, he reached 20.86 mph on a 69-yard kickoff return in the Texans' dominant win over the Arizona Cardinals. In fact, he also clocked in with the sixth-fastest speed of the week on another kickoff return. 

MORE: NFL coaches on the hot seat

Content Producer

News Correspondent