The story of the 2017 nfl combine was the eventrecord 4. Alabama quarterback tua tagovailoa put an end to the initial question about his future, announcing monday that he is entering the nfl draft and closing the book on a college. This was broken in 20 by powerlifter mark henry who broke it. As of 2019, the world record bench press without any equipment was set by american julius. Although the circumstances with the knee injury are not ideal for stepaniak, allen believes his performance on the field during his iu career will be the most important variable. Iu footballs nfl draft streak on the line this year the.
Iu footballs nfl draft streak on the line this year. Many of us would be pleased to be able to lift 225 pounds a. How isaiah coulter became rhode islands 1st nfl draft. Go inside the nfl s 100 th season with the 2019 nfl record and fact book. Day 5 of the 2017 nfl scouting combine is in the books from lucas oil stadium in indianapolis. Davante adams making new inroads with his qb and in. Apr 23, 2020 s draft analysis projects stepaniak as a possible lateround selection. The top 10 bench press reps at the nfl scouting combine. Chris conley, wr, donald washington, cb, 45 inches 2015, 2009. The kid started as a db and was 276 by his senior year. Anybody watch the bench press drills at the nfl combine. Jan 15, 2020 davante adams making new inroads with his qb and in packers record book. Greg doucette ifbb pro bench press 225 lbs 54 reps at 211 lbs nfl combine power test duration.
Distributed to the trade by national book network, 2007. Who did the most bench presses in nfl combine history. The best in recent years is 27 reps by jason keep, who did so prior to the 2003 nba draft. The nfl scouting combine has come a long way from when it first started in 1982. The nba has historical records of every draft combine since the 2001 class on their website. Bench press measured by the number of times a player bench presses 225pds. On saturday, the defensive linemen and linebackers had their opportunity to show their strength. The advent of bench press shirts, which support the lifters shoulders and provide upward force, have increased records significantly since 1985 for example, when the shirted record was 437. Browns defensive tackle stephen paea had one of the best performances in the bench press at the nfl combine. Onehanded nfl prospect posts 20rep bench press fox news. The nfl scouting combine is a weeklong showcase occurring every february at lucas oil. At the nfl combine, bench press is used as a test of muscle strength and stamina, in which athletes lift 225 pounds 102 kg.
I do know that film is really the ultimate evaluation for guys, allen said. Strategies, tactics, and case studies for building a professional football team a fans guide to football by bruce irons. Top performances from offensive linemen in 40yard dash, bench press, more new, 56 comments weve got 2016 nfl combine results from fridays offensive linemen workouts. Mar 04, 2018 griffin runs into record book to cap remarkable combine. Feb 19, 2016 the bench press is the ultimate test for power and endurance at the nfl combine. Feb 27, 2011 greg doucette ifbb pro bench press 225 lbs 54 reps at 211 lbs nfl combine power test duration. Theres no video of this, as his combine predates when the combine was first televised 2001 draft class, started being televised in 2004.
Odds have been released on various results in nfl combine drills. Throwing up 225 pounds of weights isnt easy but with the bench press portion of the 2017 nfl combine now in the books, identifying the strongest draft prospects does become much easier for. Stephen paea breaking the nfl combine benching record with 49. Stephen paea sets benchpress record at nfl scouting combine. Punter with arms like logs puts on a show at the n. Answer the record for bench press at the nfl combine was 51 reps of 225lbs, set by justin ernest, dt, of eastern kentucky in 1999. Mutis 44 reps was the most in an nfl combine since dontari poe also.
More than 300 nfl draft prospects will take the field at lucas oil stadium in indianapolis over the next. Notre dame punter tyler newsome did 30 reps of 225 pounds in the bench press during the schools pro day on wednesday. The worst performances at the 2017 nfl combine sports pickle. The max bench press test consists of athletes bench pressing 185 for the maximum number of reps while maintaining proper form.
Fastest 40 times, best bench press and more 0 of 7 forget about current pro potential, because the 20 nfl scouting combine offers a chance for prospects to wow scouts and. Below is a list of the nfl combine bench press record by position group. Texas senior sets new bench press record with astonishing 700. Did losing to the undertaker help john cenas legacy. Oregon state defensive tackle stephen paea set an nfl scouting combine record by bench. Take a look through the seahawks record book containing infographicdriven highlights and montages of seahawks alltime records.
Oregon state dt stephen paea sets a record for the bench press with 49 reps of 225 pounds at the nfl scouting combine. The destination for all national football league related video on the web. Can i bench press more than a 2019 nfl draft scouting. Its a longshot that stephen paea will have his mark broken, but each prospect still has an opportunity to increase his draft stock with a good showing in the bench press. Fastest 40 times, best bench press, more heading into 2014.
The nfl does not keep combine records, but here are the top marks for the 40yard dash, the bench press and more over the last decade. Here is how todays invitees did at the bench press. Christian mccaffreys bench press skills didnt exactly. As part of the nba draft combine each year, prospects who compete in the strength and agility drills are tested on their upperbody strength with the 185 pound bench press test. Feb 24, 2016 suggs was coming off an ncaa record 24sack season at arizona state and was considered a lock to be a top5 pick.
With increasing interest in the nfl draft, the scouting combine has. Dec 26, 2014 bill manlove breaks nfl combine bench press record bench pressing 225lbs x 52 reps. Here are the 12 highest bench press totals in nfl combine. Being able to bench your body weight is a target for many, but the record for the most weight bench pressed is. By comparison, 2011s nextbest performance was by marvin austin north carolina who completed 38 reps, followed by bruce miller central florida, who completed 35 reps. Find out which linebackers benchpressed the most on day 3 of the nfl scouting combine. Nfl combine bench press record by position group postema. Ohio state interior offensive lineman billy price appeared to have injured his left shoulder at the nfl combine. On thursday, mccaffrey took part in the bench press drill at the nfl combine and registered 10 reps at 225 pounds impressive, perhaps, at your local gym, but not so much by combine standards.
Punter michael turk thrills at nfl combine with 25 bench reps. Apr 23, 2020 check out projections for the giants beyond the first round of the 2020 nfl draft. The best nba draft combine bench press results since the year 2000 can be found below. The point of the nfl scouting combine is to identify promising talent on the football field. Heres a look at how athletes train to make sure theyre ready to push as many reps as possible. Leilehuas netane muti posts nfl combinehigh in bench press reps. Turk recorded 25 reps of 225 pounds in benchpress testing at the nfl scouting combine. Mar 02, 2018 the top prospects in the 2018 nfl draft have gathered in indianapolis to. En espanol marque aqui looking for 2020 nfl draft information. Only 12 players recorded more than 30 benchpress reps at the 2019 nfl scouting combine, and 11 of them were trench players. Mar 02, 2011 stephen paea sets nfl combine bench press record. Rated as one of the top centers in the upcoming draft class price was participating in the bench press on one of the first days of the combine. I dont know who can bench press the most but former lineback keith davis of the new york giants could bench 515 pounds.
It is important to note that doesnt have records of all scouting combine results. Last year at marshall u my hometown school, a guy did 50 on pro day. The bench press is the opening drill for each position group at the nfl scouting combine. Nfl combine workouts continued saturday, as the defensive linemen and linebackers in attendance took their turns on the bench press to put their. Odds have been released on nfl scouting combine records being broken in notable events like the 40 yard dash, broad jump, bench. The super bowl is barely in the books, and the nfl combine is upon us. There was a video a couple years ago of larry allen doing a 700 pound bench press with a bounce and a bit of assistance from his spotters. Stephen paea sets benchpress record at nfl scouting. Nfl combine records and the best, worst performances. A kentucky man is now a world record holder after lifting an insane 739. To say turk set a bench press record for a punter, however, would. The nfl scouting combine is a weeklong showcase occurring every february at lucas oil stadium and formerly at the rca dome until 2008 in indianapolis, where college football players perform physical and mental tests in front of national football league coaches, general managers, and scouts. The alltime nfl combine bench press record was set in 1999 by justin ernest when he completed 51 reps.
Gone are the days when college football players would. Nba draft combine drills and records postema performance. Who did the least amount of bench press reps at the nfl. While that was an impressive feat, it feels unfair to only call attention to those who happened to do well at the combine. West shrine bowl, became the seventh hoosier to reach 125.
The bench press is the ultimate test for power and endurance at the nfl combine. Nba draft combine bench press records postema performance. The former allbig east defensive end from boston college was one of the first players to train specifically for the drills at the nfl combine and it showed with his eyepopping performance. Alabama qb tua tagovailoa says he is entering 2020 nfl draft. Bench press reps at the combine, fifthbest among linebackers. Here is a look at the best bench press and vertical jump performances in combine history. Athletes use 185 pounds and compete to see who can complete the highest number of clean repetitions without stopping. Feb 02, 2017 can you pass the nfl bench press test.
Those are essentially the bench press events only rules. At the 1999 nfl combine, eastern kentucky defensive tackle justin ernest set a record on the bench press with a mindboggling 51 reps. Alas, the bulldog missed it by one, finishing with a strong 44 reps. Check out projections for the giants beyond the first round of the 2020 nfl draft. Will anyone etch their name in the combine record books this year. See how many bench press reps the offensive lineman, tight ends, and kickers did in fridays portion of the nfl scouting combine. Former lsu tight end foster moreau recorded 22 reps in the bench press at the nfl combine in indianapolis on saturday. Nfl combine records and odds theyll be broken in 2020.
How isaiah coulter became rhode islands 1st nfl draft pick. The top performer in the nfl combine bench press over the last ten years was oregon state defensive tackle stephen paea, who completed an amazing 49 reps in 2011. Stephen paea sets nfl combine bench press record cbs news. Thats 375 pounds more than poursoltanis current best, but given his best years ahead of. The bench press has long been a popular test of strength. Rhode island hasnt had an nfl draft pick since 1986. Feb 28, 2016 take a look at the top performers from the defensive backs on the bench at the 2016 nfl.
Houston texans season ticket holder dana elliot announces the team. Sadly, it did not elevate his draft status that suffered because of an injuryplagued senior year. John cena lost to the undertaker at wrestlemania 34, but sis justin barasso explains how that may have positioned cena to win a record. Packers possess strong track record with early receiver.
Odds on fastest 40 time, most bench reps, eisens 40 and more. The nfl uses the 225pound repetition bench press test as a way to test upperbody strength for its incoming rookie class. Linebacker larry allen claims a 700 pound bench press, though i. Griffin runs into record book to cap remarkable combine. He wouldnt have had a chance to ink his name in that record book without the sixth man on. However, that strength did not translate into an nfl career. Bench press world records are the international records in bench press across the years, regardless of weight class or governing organization, for bench pressing on the back without using a bridge technique the advent of bench press shirts, which support the lifters shoulders and provide upward force, have increased records significantly since 1985 for example, when. What is a good max for bench pressing for a cornerback.
Everything you need to know about the nfl combine bench press. The nfl combines bench press just might be the most popular event. Consider this your hub for all things draftrelated leading up to the first round on april 25. Packers possess strong track record with early receiver draft picks. Mar 25, 20 the current alltime record for maximum bench press is 1075 pounds, as set by ryan kennelly in 2008.
What is a good max for bench pressing for a cornerback the maximum weight that you should be able to bench press as a cornerback in football depends significantly on your weight. World record bench press 1,102lb tiny meeker youtube. The bench press at the nfl combine is used as a test of strength and of stamina. Progression of the bench press world record wikipedia. The bench press test is a test of upper body strength, and for many weightlifters is considered the criterion measure of strength. Who were the strongest players at the 2017 nfl scouting. Up arrow down audio back 5s back 10s back 30s calendar. May 10, 2015 the best nba draft combine bench press results since the year 2000 can be found below. The dallas cowboys cut wide receiver lance lenoir, according to a tuesday afternoon report by nfl network insider ian rapoport. Theres always energy in the bench press room at the nfl scouting combine when players grip the crossbar and begin pumping the 225 pounds of free weights as everybody nearby counts the repetitions. Mar 16, 2019 fred smoot, a db out of mississippi state, apparently managed to do exactly one rep. Although overall strength is important, a cornerbacks maximum bench press is not among the top traits that scouts and coaches use to. Itll include prospect rankings, scouting reports, mock drafts, and much moreand best of all, we will be updating it regularly with new analysis that takes all of the latest developments into account.
On thursday, the offensive linemen, running backs and specialists had their opportunity to show their. More nfl draft coverage bench press repetitions at 225 pounds. Off vertical on comment dock done download draft fantasy filter forward 5s forward 10s forward 30s. Davante adams making new inroads with his qb and in packers. His recordsetting 160yard performance in last weeks divisional playoff win is. Who has the nfl combine record for bench pressing 225 pounds. Join analyst larry mccarren and playbyplay announcer wayne larrivee as they discuss qb aaron rodgers selection to the nfl s all. Stepaniak could only participate in the bench press.
With the 2019 nfl draft complete, take a look at the newest bengals and some defining statistics from their college careers. Raw bench press world record broken by julius maddox. Mar 01, 2017 in the bench press, prospects try to complete as many reps as possible with a barbell with 225 pounds on it, without taking a breakthe record, set in 1999 by defensive tackle justin ernest, is 51. What is the best bench press of alltime at the nfl scouting combine. Adams was borderline jealous, wanting to reach the same level, but hes finding that feel now. Lsus foster moreau records 22 bench press reps at nfl combine.