Bench Press Results: ND Players NFL Combine

We will keep track of all of the Bench Press totals for the nine former Notre Dame student-athletes at the NFL Scouting Combine.  Here are the number of times they bench pressed 225 lbs:

• Stephon Tuitt:  31 reps -- 6th best among DL
• Chris Watt:  29 reps -- 11th best among OL
• Zack Martin:  29 reps -- 11th best among OL
• Troy Niklas:  27 reps -- 4th best among OL
• Prince Shembo:  26 reps -- 6th best among LB's
• George Atkinson III:  19 reps
• Louis Nix:  did not lift
• Bennett Jackson:  13 reps
• T.J. Jones: did not lift

Chris Watt's NFL Scouting Combine Presser

Former Notre Dame student-athlete Chris Watt '13 met with the media yesterday at the NFL Scouting Combine.  You'll hear him talk about a possible position switch in the NFL.

LINK:  CHRIS WATT

Troy Niklas Begins His NFL Scouting Combine

First up today for former Notre Dame student-athlete Troy Niklas at the NFL Scouting Combine was the Bench Press and he finished fourth among the Tight Ends with 27 reps of 225 lbs.  Here were some of his other measurables:

• Height:  6'-6"
• Arm Length:  34 1/8"
• Weight:  270 lbs.

LINK:  TROY NIKLAS

Zack Martin "Will Impress With Intangibles"

The NFL Scouting Combine will be dominating the ND GO IRISH BLOG for the next five days as nine former Notre Dame student-athletes will be looking to impress the NFL scouts in Indianapolis. 

Here's a story that features Notre Dame offensive tackle Zack Martin as one of "five" who will "impress with intangibles:"

LINK:  ZACK MARTIN