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Look: Cincinnati Offensive Linemen Luke Kandra, John Williams Lead Top Bench Press Results at 2025 NFL Combine

Originally posted on Cincinnati Bearcats on SI
By Russell Heltman | Last updated Mar 3, 2025 1:03 PM ET

UC had two of the strongest offensive linemen at the 2025 NFL Combine.

The league released bench press numbers for the 2025 offensive line group and Bearcats guard Luke Kandra led the way with 33 reps of 225 pounds, while offensive tackle John Williams was fifth with 29 reps.

It's a nice feather in the cap of Niko Palazeti's strength-building acumen at UC as his latest group of players wraps up winter workout ahead of Spring Football next week.

Check out the full top numbers below:

NFL Combine OL Bench Press Reps:

Luke Kandra: 33
Armand Membou: 31
Jackson Slater: 31
Clay Webb: 29
John Williams: 29
Miles Frazier: 27
Grey Zabel: 26
Logan Brown: 26
Jalen Travis: 26
Aireontae Ersery: 25
Jake Majors: 25
Jalen Rivers: 23
Ozzy Trapilo: 22
Tyler Booker: 21
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