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2017 NFL Scouting Combine: Day 6 bench press results

By John Buhler

Mar 5, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Clemson Tigers defensive back Cordrea Tankersley speaks to the media during the 2017 combine at Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 5, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Clemson Tigers defensive back Cordrea Tankersley speaks to the media during the 2017 combine at Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /
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The last group of players has finally gotten to the bar at the 2017 NFL Scouting Combine. Here is how the defensive backs did in the bench press.

The 2017 NFL Scouting Combine is quickly wrapping up at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. NFL Scouts have gotten what they need out of all, but two position groups: the defensive backs. They will stay in Indianapolis for one more to do some field work.

However, the cornerbacks and the safeties got to do some lifting on Sunday in addition to meeting with the expanded media. The bench press is important for both defensive back groups. It is especially important for the hard-hitting strong safeties, as well as the physical cornerbacks that can play press man.

Here is how the defensive backs did at the bench press in the 2017 NFL Scouting Combine:

Cornerbacks

  • Brian Allen, Utah Utes: 15
  • Chidobe Awuzie, Colorado Buffaloes: 16
  • Chuck Clark, Virginia Tech Hokies: 16
  • Jeremy Clark, Michigan Wolverines: 20
  • Gareon Conley, Ohio State Buckeyes: 11
  • Treston Decoud, Oregon State Beavers: 11
  • Rasul Douglas, West Virginia Mountaineers: 16
  • Corn Elder, Miami Hurricanes: N/A
  • Shaquill Griffin, UCF Golden Knights: 17
  • Nate Hairston, Temple Owls: 14
  • Marlon Humphrey, Alabama Crimson Tide: 10
  • Adoree’ Jackson, USC Trojans: N/A
  • Sidney Jones, Washington Huskies: N/A
  • Damontae Kazee, San Diego State Aztecs: 11
  • Kevin King, Washington Huskies: 11
  • Ashton Lampkin, Oklahoma State Cowboys: 19
  • Brendan Langley, Lamar Cardinals: 22
  • Marshon Lattimore, Ohio State Buckeyes: N/A
  • Jourdan Lewis, Michigan Wolverines: 15
  • William Likely, Maryland Terrapins: 15
  • Art Maulet, Memphis Tigers: 18
  • Fabian Moreau, UCLA Bruins: N/A
  • Jalen Myrick, Minnesota Golden Gophers: 13
  • Ezra Robinson, Tennessee State Tigers: 13
  • Sojourn Shelton, Wisconsin Badgers: 10
  • Channing Stribling, Michigan Wolverines: 5
  • Cameron Sutton, Tennessee Volunteers: 11
  • Teez Tabor, Florida Gators: 9
  • Cordrea Tankersley, Clemson Tigers: 13
  • Jack Tocho, North Carolina State Wolfpack: 21
  • Marquez White, Florida State Seminoles: N/A
  • Tre’Davious White, LSU Tigers: 16
  • Howard Wilson, Houston Cougars: N/A
  • Quincy Wilson, Florida Gators: 14
  • Ahkello Witherspoon, Colorado Buffaloes: N/A

Three cornerbacks were able to put up 20 or more reps at 225 pounds. Lamar’s Brendan Langley led the way with an impressive 22. North Carolina State’s Jack Tocho had 21. Michigan’s Jeremy Clark had 21.

Two cornerbacks were unable to put up 10 reps at 225 pounds. Florida’ Teez Tabor managed only nine. Michigan’s Channing Stribling did just five. Eight cornerbacks did not lift at the combine. A few notable absences include USC’s Adoree’ Jackson, Washington’s Sidney Jones, and Ohio State’s Marshon Lattimore.

Safeties

  • Jamal Adams, LSU Tigers: 18
  • Budda Baker, Washington Huskies: 15
  • Jamal Carter, Miami Hurricanes: 19
  • Justin Evans, Texas A&M Aggies: 14
  • Rudy Ford, Auburn Tigers: 20
  • Nate Gerry, Nebraska Cornhuskers: 17
  • Josh Harvey-Clemons, Louisville Cardinals: 12
  • Delano Hill, Michigan Wolverines: 17
  • Malik Hooker, Ohio State Buckeyes: N/A
  • Eddie Jackson, Alabama Crimson Tide: 10
  • Rayshawn Jenkins, Miami Hurricanes: 19
  • Lorenzo Jerome, Saint Francis Red Flash: 11
  • Jadar Johnson, Clemson Tigers: 19
  • John Johnson, Boston College Eagles: 14
  • Josh Jones, North Carolina State Wolfpack: 20
  • Desmond King, Iowa Hawkeyes: 14
  • Shalom Luani, Washington State Cougars: 12
  • Marcus Maye, Florida Gators: N/A
  • Obi Melifonwu, Connecticut Huskies: 17
  • Montae Nicholson, Michigan State Spartans: N/A
  • Tedric Thompson, Colorado Buffaloes: 17
  • Damarius Travis, Minnesota Golden Gophers: 13
  • Michael Tyson, Cincinnati Bearcats: 17
  • Marcus Williams, Utah Utes: 14
  • Xavier Woods, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs: 19

Two safeties were able to put up 20 reps at 225 pounds and four were able to bench press 19. The two that led the way with 20 reps were Auburn’s Rudy Ford and North Carolina State’s Josh Jones. It was a good day for the Wolfpack at the bench press. That’s for sure.

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The four safeties that had 19 reps at 225 were Miami’s Jamal Carter, Miami’s Rayshawn Jenkins, Clemson’s Jadar Johnson, and Louisiana Tech’s Xavier Woods. Alabama’s Eddie Jackson brought up the rear with only 10 reps. Ohio State’s Malik Hooker, Florida’s Marcus Maye, and Michigan State’s Montae Nicholson didn’t lift at the combine.

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