We’ve always known that Bears defensive back John Franklin III was fast. After this weekends’ “40 Yards of Gold” race, we know just how fast he is.

The former track star participated in the pay-per-view, 40-yard dash competition Saturday night, having no trouble out-running CFL wide receiver Terrell Sinkfield and former New York Jets fourth-round pick Rashard Robinson in the first two rounds of the tournament.

John Franklin III (@jf3_5) collects another $25k after defeating Rashard Robinson. Moves on to the Divisional Final to race for $50K and a chance at $1,000,000 pic.twitter.com/6ed1ud43SR — Last Chance U (@LastChanceUAlum) June 30, 2019

Each of those victories brought in $25,000 a piece, leaving him one race away from the $1,000,000 final.

Carolina Panthers cornerback Donte Jackson beat Franklin by 1/100th of a second.

Donte Jackson tops John Franklin III by .01 (!) seconds in a 40 Yards of Gold semifinal.



It’s Jackson vs. Marquise Goodwin in a big-name final. pic.twitter.com/yeUBn9GesJ — David Furones (@DavidFurones_) June 30, 2019

This is how the Donte Jackson-John Franklin race ended lol @40YardsofGold pic.twitter.com/GbYZbHPbGl — gifdsports (@gifdsports) June 30, 2019

The finish drew some controversy as Franklin’s chest appeared to be ahead of Jackson’s, but the 2018 second-round pick had his foot touch the line first, so he took the $50,000.

Jackson advanced to the final against San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Marquise Goodwin, who was crowned the fastest man in football.

Marquise Goodwin with the $1 million check for winning the inaugural 40 Yards of Gold. pic.twitter.com/5R8IGbLHyZ — David Furones (@DavidFurones_) June 30, 2019

Franklin’s contract is only paying him $495,000 in 2019, so that million could have gone a long way for the former undrafted free agent.

He still proved himself as one of the four fastest players in the NFL, and that speed is a big reason why the Bears brought him back this offseason