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Many of the tests at the combine really don’t mean anything in the grand scheme, but for some odd reason we all watch. One of the more interesting tests to me is the bench press. We get a sense of how strong some of these guys really are. With that said here is how the defenders did at the draft.
Jarvis Jenkins, Clemson – 17 reps
Cameron Jordan, Cal – 25 reps
Ryan Kerrigan, Purdue – 31 reps
Robert Quinn, UNC – 22 reps
JJ Watt, Wisconsin – 34 reps
Aldon Smith, Missouri – 20 reps
Corey Liuget, Illinois – 27 reps
Da’Quan Bowers, Clemson – 22 reps
Marcell Dareus, Alabama – 24 reps
Sione Fua, Stanford – 30 reps
Nick Fairley, Auburn – DNP
Stephen Paea, Oregon State – 49 reps (record)