2015 NFL Combine Bench Press Analysis: Running Backs

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This is the 2015 NFL Combine Bench Press Recap for the running backs. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.



2015 Combine: Bench Press Analysis – Running Backs

By Charlie Campbell – @draftcampbell

  • Two years ago, Kansas City Chiefs running back Knile Davis led all running backs with 31 reps on the bench press. In 2014, Vikings’ running back Jerick McKinnon paced the players at his position with 32 reps. This year, the leader was Hawaii’s Joey Isoefa with 30 reps.

  • Nebraska’s Ammer Abdullah is a quick, slashing running back, but he showed that he has some strength to him by producing 24 reps. Abdullah (5-9, 205) added weight before last season, and he had more yards after contact as a result. This is proof that Abdullah was committed to the weight room.

  • Indiana running back Tevin Coleman (5-11, 206) had 22 reps, and that is a respectable total. Coleman went under the radar to a degree playing in Indiana, but that could change at the Combine.



  • Two power backs who were impressive in the all-star games had somewhat disappointing totals. North Dakota State’s John Crockett (6-0, 217) had 15, while Minnesota’s David Cobb (5-11, 229) notched 17. It was surprising that they didn’t produce more.

  • One power back who was a standout of the Senior Bowl and didn’t disappoint was Northern Iowa’s David Johnson. Johnson (6-1, 224) ripped off 25 reps and that illustrates his power. Don’t be surprised if Johnson ends up being this year’s Alfred Morris or Zac Stacy.

  • Wisconsin running back Melvin Gordon is the favorite to be the first running back drafted. Gordon (6-1, 215) is known for his speed, and he had 19 reps on the bench press. It wasn’t bad, but not all that impressive either.

  • Georgia running back Todd Gurley won’t be running the 40-yard dash because of his ACL injury. Gurley did take part in the bench press and had 17 reps. It was moderately disappointing for Gurley (6-1, 222), but he also is focused on knee rehab, so he deserves some understanding on the bench press total.

  • Boise State running back Jay Ajayi (6-0, 221) runs with power, but he had only 19 reps on the bench press. It was surprising that Ajayi didn’t produce more.



  • One of the most harmful performances was from Florida State’s Karlos Williams. Williams (6-1, 230) is a big back, but he had only 18 reps. Williams has a precarious draft standing because of character concerns, so he can’t afford a bad Combine. It got off to a bad start in the bench press.

  • Alabama running back T.J. Yeldon (6-1, 226) is a smooth runner with strength and quickness. He had a quality showing in the bench press with 22 reps.

  • USC running back Buck Allen tied for the worst performance on the bench press. He had only 11 reps. At 6-foot, 221 pounds, he should have more and it makes one question how dedicated Allen was to the weight room.



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