Combine Highlight: Nick Chubb hits 29 reps on bench press

Nick Chubb is one strong dude.

The former Georgia running back impressed the entire NFL scouting combine on Thursday with 29 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press, tying Penn State running back Saquon Barkley for most among running backs.

Former UGA running back Sony Michel hoisted the 225-pound weight 22 times, tied for fifth-most at the position.

You can watch the video of Chubb’s bench press session below:

Chubb and Michel will go through their on-field workouts today. The Georgia running backs performances can be seen live on NFL Network or streamed online.

About the Author

Alex Makrides

Tony Barnhart, ‘Mr. College Football,’ retiring after 50 years in sports media

Tony Barnhart, known as "Mr. College Football," is retiring from sports media after 50 years in the business — including roles at the AJC, ESPN, CBS and the SEC Network.

Norvell and Meyer repeat as champions of Southern Company Peach Bowl Challenge

The team of Florida State head football coach Mike Norvell and former Florida head coach Urban Meyer captured their second straight championship at the charity golf tournament

The Latest

Sports Daily: Recruiting is a tease

Stewart Cink earns PGA Tour Champions win in playoff at The Woodlands

Sports Daily: Say hi to the new guy

Featured

Credit: Miguel Martinez/AJC

They voted for Trump and now their son is in ICE detention

A green card holder from Argentina is detained in South Georgia’s Stewart Detention Center. His parents, who voted for President Trump, now regret their choice.

He’s out: Man accused of trying to kidnap child at Cobb Walmart posts bail

A man accused of trying to snatch a 2-year-old boy from his mother’s arms at a busy Walmart was granted bond after spending 45 days in jail.

Kemp will not run for U.S. Senate, igniting a GOP scramble in Georgia race

The governor’s decision reshapes one of the nation’s top Senate contests against Democrat Jon Ossoff.