There was silence in the crowd as sprinters took their marks at the Golden Games in May 2021. The gun fired, and the race was on—a fight for the preliminary qualification spot ahead of the U.S. Olympic track trials. And there in lane 2, towering over the rest, was none other than Seattle Seahawks’ WR DK Metcalf. Sure, he finished last, but with a winning time of 10.12 seconds and his 10.36, it wasn’t a bad debut for his first-ever pro 100 meters. Fast forward three years, Metcalf believes that with dedicated training, he’d be the one crossing that finish line first.

To give you all some perspective, Noah Lyles, the Paris Olympics 2024 gold medal winner in 100m, finished at 9.79. That’s 0.59 milliseconds faster than what Metcalf ran in 2021. Not just that, all the sprinters ran under an impressive time of 9.92 in the 100m finals in Paris. But when Andre Siciliano asked DK Metcalf in a conversation on SiriusXM Radio, on August 16th, “If you put this football thing on rest and you trained what could you give me in the 100?” Without breaking his breath, Metcalf replied, “A gold medal, in my mind.”

Now, we all know that Seattle’s #4 is one of the fastest guys on the gridiron. He gave us one of the most iconic highlights of the 2020 NFL season—clocking over 22 miles an hour while fully geared up to chase down Arizona’s Budda Baker after a pick. That play showed he’s got more than just speed. He’s got a heart for his team!

But when it comes to the track, his first pro sprint result suggests he might not be as quick without the pads. Still, Metcalf isn’t backing down from the challenge. “I was at 240 pounds when I ran that 10.36,” he said. “I’d definitely need to cut down. I think about 215, 210 lbs. Yes, sir! It’ll take a lot of hard work and dedication. But if I get there, I think I can do it [get gold].” Sounds like Metcalf is eyeing another field to dominate—this time with cleats off and spikes on!

That’s a good estimate, considering he is 6 foot 3 inches tall. Lyles is 5’9 and weighs around 150 pounds according to Google. So, DK Metcalf envisioning gold for himself in that category should not come as a shocker. While he did not call out the USA gold medalist directly, his fellow WR, Miami Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill, did not shy away from putting the money where his mouth is.

Tyreek Hill did not let Noah Lyles throw a free jab!

When Tyreek Hill heard Noah Lyles’ jab about Super Bowl champs not being true “world champions,” he was not the one to sit idle. Hill, who’s known for running past defensive backs like they’re stuck in quicksand, didn’t hesitate to challenge the Olympic gold medalist sprinter to a race. “I would beat Noah Lyles,” he was confident as he added a cheeky disclaimer, “not by a lot, but I’d beat him.”

You might think he is crazy. But there’s a method to Hill’s madness. The man clocked a wind-assisted 9.98 seconds in the 100m during his junior college days, and a legal 10.19 at the 2012 Golden South Classic. These timings are really impressive, considering DK Metcalf’s 10.36. Well, now you know, we don’t call him “Cheetah” for nothing. That nickname alone, gives him bragging rights to challenge Lyles for a 1v1.

Lyles’ comments, made after his World Championship triple win, ruffled some feathers in the sports world. He questioned why U.S. teams call themselves “world champions” without global competition, asking, “World champion of what? The United States?” And Hill, being the big-mouthed receiver he is, was not letting Noah score a free touchdown. “Come on brother, speak on what you know about, and that’s track,” Hill said with a grin, reminding Lyles that in the NFL, the competition is fierce, and the title “world champ” is earned on the gridiron.

The Phins jersey number 10 didn’t stop there. With his signature swagger, he threw in one last playful shade: “When I beat him, I’ll put on a COVID mask. Because I mean business.” Oh! Okay. For all those of you wondering, well, that right there was personal. Lyles got a bronze in the 200m and the reason he gave for his finish was COVID. Yes, we know, that was something from the receiver right there.

But fans are wondering—who’s really the fastest? Tyree Hill’s got the speed and Noah Lyles has the newly earned gold medal. And not to forget DK Metcalf with his promise. Who’s got your vote? Let us know!