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Punter Michael Turk shows up TEs, WRs at NFL combine with stunning bench press performance

Michael Turk was just showing off on Thursday.

The former Arizona State punter was one of only two players at his position to tackle the bench press at the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis on Thursday. Because why does a punter need to demonstrate his upper body strength for NFL scouts?

Because you’re a beast, that’s why.

Turk laid down on the bench to a smattering of cheers. He proceeded to blow away scouts and the competition with 25 reps at 225 pounds. By the time his muscles exhausted on his final rep, his throng of supporters in the weight room had burst into full-blown applause.