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Punter Michael Turk Stars at Combine Bench Press

Former Arizona State punter Michael Turk might only weigh 226 pounds, but he was able to set a modern punter record with 25 reps during the NFL combine's 225-pound bench press.

Turk's performance on Thursday was the most by a punter since 2003, per NFL Research. It was also better than countless offensive linemen at the 2020 combine. Iowa's Tristan Wirfs put up 24 reps, Louisville's Mekhi Becton finished just 23, North Carolina's Charlie Heck totaled 21 and Washington center Nick Harris recorded just 20 repetitions. It was also better than all but one tight end who took part in the event on Thursday.