Top 10 Strongest Players in NFL Scouting Combine History
NFL scouting combine is a week-long event arranger during the month of February each year, aimed at the induction of college football players into Pro football. All the players drafted from various colleges have to go through various physical and mental tests in front of the National Football League coaches, general managers and Scouts so that the strongest players in NFL could be given opportunities to flourish their careers. These tests and evaluations include 40-yard dash, bench press (225 lb. repetitions), vertical jump, broad jump, 20 yard shuttle, 3 cone drill, 60-yard shuttle and many other position-specific drills apart from the interviews and physical measurements. Amongst all these tests bench press is being considered the most important for any player though it might not be the only criteria. Raw strength has never been the sole factor for deciding any player’s glory at NFL however being a defensive linemen that gives you an extra advantage.
The rule is simple when it comes to bench press, athletes attending the scouting combine through invitations take to the weight room to see how many reps of 225 pounds they could each put up. An impressive performance at NFL scouting combine is a guarantee for a great draft status and salary, and ultimately a great career. Speed, size and strength these three factors can really boost up a player’s draft stock though his college career might not have been much impressive. The history has witnessed some of the strongest Players in NFL coming through this way despite not having a good past record.
Strongest Players in NFL
Rank | Player | Position | Team | Reps | Year |
01 | Justin Ernest | Defensive Tackle | Eastern Kentucky | 51 | 1999 |
02 | Stephen Paea | Defensive Tackle | Oregon State | 49 | 2011 |
03 | Mitch Petrus
Mike Kudla, DE, Leif Larsen |
Offensive Guard
Defensive End Offensive Linemen |
Arkansas
Ohio State UTEP |
45
45 45 |
2010
2006 2000 |
06 | Brodrick Bunkley, Dontari Poe
Jeff Owens |
Defensive Tackle
Defensive Tackle Defensive Tackle |
FSU
Memphis Georgia |
44
44 44 |
2006
2012 2010 |
09 | Scott Young | Offensive Guard | BYU | 43 | 2005 |
10 | Tank Tyler
Russell Bodine Isaac Sopoaga |
Defensive Tackle
Center Offensive Linemen |
NC State
North Carolina Hawaii |
42
42 42 |
2007
2014 2004 |