Nati#1 Mock Draft

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(01-07-2018, 03:10 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: There are no actual "strength tests" at the combine.  A light weight like 225 for reps is cake training for any truly strong guy.  I think that they only keep using it because all the gym-bros get all googly eyed at watching men toy with a weight that they aspire to master.

The bench press probably is the most relatable test for common football fans. It asks each prospect to bench 225 pounds to FAILURE, meaning they’re looking to finish with as many reps as possible.
An obvious test of strength, it gives teams a baseline to compare power and, in some cases, experienced strength training. Some NFL teams prefer to test pure strength at prospects' other, individual workouts, and for a long time, some have advocated for the inclusion of squats as a part of strength testing.
ESPECIALLY important for offensive and defensive linemen, the bench press can be a testament to ENDURANCE. Benching 225 pounds 15 or 20 times is expected for a lineman, but his getting into the 30s can be indicative of TRANSLATABLE STRENGTH that could lead to EARLY contributions.

Just curious of your interpretation of this...and yes..i know you practice this field in particular