NFL Combine 2015: Linebacker bench press results

The top linebacker prospects from around the nation took part in the bench press at the NFL Scouting Combine Saturday. Those same linebackers, along with defensive linemen, will take the field for drills and other workouts Sunday, and the combine as a whole will come to an end Monday when the defensive backs finally see the field.

But the linebackers are one of a couple of positions where the bench press holds more significance. The bench press drill at the combine is simple -- how many reps of 225 pounds can a player put up? It’s usually an offensive lineman or defensive lineman who comes away with the top spot, but linebackers can often make it close. Last year, the top linebackers were Khairi Fortt and Max Bullough with 30 reps. To compare, the top offensive and defensive linemen had 42 and 36 reps, respectively.

This year, offensive lineman Ereck Flowers has led the way so far with 37 reps. Pass rusher Vic Beasley almost matched Flowers with 35 reps, while Penn State’s Mike Hull beat last year’s linebackers with 31 reps.

We’ve got full results for the bench press for each linebacker below: