Braxston Cave makes list of strongest college football players

[Riddickulous]

Top 10 Strongest College Football Players- NCAA Athletes Dominate Bench, Squats, Power & Hang Cleans

10) Braxston Cave

C, Notre Dave Fighting Irish

6’3, 303 lbs.

Senior



Braxston Cave’s 520-pound bench press is beastly, making him one of the strongest offensive linemen in the country. Cave didn’t live up to his full potential last season but is looking to be the lead anchor for the Fighting Irish offensive line.

 

[D-BOE34]

In the trenches is the only position I think the BP is a strong indicator of what can be.

Congrats on the recognition Cave!

 

[Riddickulous]

In the trenches is the only position I think the BP is a strong indicator of what can be.

Congrats on the recognition Cave!

Time for him to find his way onto a "Top Centers in CFB" list.

 

[BGIF]

Amazing that 3 of the 10 are RBs, two at 200 pounds.

Only one of the 10 is on our schedule.

1) Mike Martin DT, Michigan Wolverines 6’2, 300 lbs. Senior
Anyone who can bench press 505 pounds, squat 700 pounds, power clean 430 pounds, hang clean 475 pounds and run a 4.9 second 40 yard dash is deserving of the top spot on this list. Martin does it all in the weight room and on the athletic field. Not only does he excel in football but he was a two-time high school state champion in wrestling and the shot put in his hometown state of Michigan. Martin is looking to improve on his solid play after getting All-Conference selection by both the coaches (2nd team) and the media (honorable mention) last season.

 

[D-BOE34]

I hate to be this guy but I have always checked the results of NFL combine to my results back in HS when taking visits. Knowing that I had no chance at BCS caliber showing or even a single offer, I still would have looked great! NAIA up to DIV 1-AA were all over me but not an actual DIV 1 Team. I was also honest enough with myself to understand why... anyway...

If Cave takes his strength to the same level on the field I will be more than ecstatic! I have always had a feeling for this kid. Hope he is a leader for the OL this year. At that BP ... you have to have dedication!

 

[hrc08]

Whoa, the Cave v. Martin matchup will be a "hide the kids" moment.

 

[Whiskeyjack]

In the trenches is the only position I think the BP is a strong indicator of what can be.

Agreed, but even for linemen, Squat and Power Clean are far more important than BP. Don't know why people put so much emphasis on it.

 

[Rhode Irish]

Whoa, the Cave v. Martin matchup will be a "hide the kids" moment.

This was my first thought after reading over the list, too.

 

[UmphreakDomer]

Agreed, but even for linemen, Squat and Power Clean are far more important than BP. Don't know why people put so much emphasis on it.

^this

 

[mgriff]

You're creating the bulk of your energy form your base, but upper body strength is crucial for blocking manupulation. In short, you really need both, but that all important push is coming from the legs.

 

[tankjeep]

....where's mbecka when you need him?

haha

 

[Domina Nostra]

Gym rats get on kicks..."the bicep is the beauty pageant muscle...", "the bench is not important in football," "Squats make you slow...", "Everything starts with your core..."

It seems to me that the stronger I am in all those muscle groups, the easier sports become. So my guess is that all things equal, its a real advantage to have incredibly strong arms/chest/shoulders in terms of blocking, balance, punch, push, etc.. However, legs are always the most important thing because they are what create the bulk of your power and they are what are actually touching the ground!

 

[johnnykillz]

....where's mbecka when you need him?

haha

Many have forgotten.

Now his name spoken, so that we may not forget...

lol.

"MBECKHA!!!"

 

[TerryTate]

He was so entertaining.

 

[Bogtrotter07]

Only one of the 10 is on our schedule.

My son, who is pretty darn knowledgeable, says Martin is the best defensive lineman in the nation. I, of course, argued against that, but the kid has a lot of people that don't disagree with him.

Many have forgotten.

Now his name spoken, so that we may not forget...

lol.

"MBECKHA!!!"

He was so entertaining.

Do tell.

 

[HereComeTheIrish]

Many have forgotten.

Now his name spoken, so that we may not forget...

lol.

"MBECKHA!!!"

Oh 7 lb. 6 oz. Sweet Baby Jesus....Not that again. The nightmares had just started to go away and now.......

AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :/

 

[Riddickulous]

My son, who is pretty darn knowledgeable, says Martin is the best defensive lineman in the nation. I, of course, argued against that, but the kid has a lot of people that don't disagree with him.

He's one of those defensive tackles that is quietly impressive. He's not a great pass rusher, which is why he doesn't get the acclaim of a Suh or a Fairley. Martin's never been a problem for us when it comes to protecting the passer, but he has been disruptive in the run game, especially last season.

He played injured for much of last year, and was also hurt by Michigan's 3-3-5 defense, which allowed teams to double or triple team him every play and neutralize him fairly easily.

He should be more effective/impressive this season with Michigan's new 4-3 defense. Will Campbell is a mammoth (although not a particularly great player) and will draw attention. Braxston Cave and Chris Watt are going to have to do a great job this year keeping him in check.

 

[Bogtrotter07]

I reped you Jinx, because that was just the clearest most straight forward analysis I've seen in a long time, and just what I need to beat my son at a battle of half-wits! Thanks!

 

[D-BOE34]

In the trenches is the only position I think the BP is a strong indicator of what can be.

Congrats on the recognition Cave!

Obviously without everything else its pointless ...

 

[GreatGolson]

Whoa, the Cave v. Martin matchup will be a "hide the kids" moment.

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