Danny Shelton among top defensive line performers in bench press at combine
QB | RB | WR | TE | S
DL | LB | CB | OL
Defensive Linemen
40-Yard Dash | Bench Press
Vertical Jump | Broad Jump
3-Cone Drill | Shuttle Run
Bench Press
Top Performers
1. Deon Simon (DT), Northwestern State - 35 reps
T2. Gabe Wright (DT), Auburn - 34 reps
T2. Danny Shelton (DT), Washington - 34 reps
T2. David Parry (DT), Stanford - 34 reps
T5. Mario Edwards Jr. (DT), Florida State - 32 reps
T5. Tyeler Davison (DT), Fresno State - 32 reps
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As is the case every year, the defensive linemen were among the leaders in the combine's bench press event. Washington's Danny Shelton is the most notable name that checks in near the top of the board, re-affirming the strength and powerful skillset that should go a long way toward making him a first-round selection this spring.
Other Notable Performances
- Malcolm Brown (DT), Texas - 26 reps
- Owamagbe Odighizuwa (DE), UCLA - 25 reps
- Arik Armstead (DT), Oregon - 24 reps
- Shane Ray (DE), Missouri - 21 reps
Missouri's Shane Ray participated in the event and managed to post a respectable number despite reports surfacing that he will opt out of on-field drills due to an injury.