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John Ross was clocked at 4.22 seconds in the 40-yard dash at the NFL scouting combine Saturday, breaking Chris Johnson's previous record of 4.24.

Ross didn't exactly call his shot the previous day, but he did tell those listening that his record-setting sprint was possible.

"Under 4.3 [seconds]," the former Washington wide receiver told reporters. "That's what I plan to run."

Buzz about Ross' run started after unofficial results had him breaking Johnson's previous record, set in 2008, with the first of his two scheduled 40-yard dashes. The NFL confirmed Ross' official time of 4.22 seconds later Saturday.

"When I got there, everything kind of got quiet. I had so much adrenaline," Ross told ESPN's Josina Anderson. "I was nervous right before I went, so I was up on my hands. Everything got quiet; I couldn't hear anything. And I just took off. I held my breath ... and it just went on from there."

Ross confirmed to Anderson on Friday that he will undergo shoulder surgery on March 14. He also missed the 2015 season at Washington after suffering a torn ACL during a spring practice earlier that year.

"I'm just thankful beyond measure, blessed, and just really happy to be in this situation," Ross told the NFL Network on Saturday. "Because two years ago, I was sitting on the couch for the whole season, torn ACL, and now to be in this position, I'm really thankful."

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