Former Auburn defensive end Carl Lawson speaks to reporters at the 2017 NFL Combine.

Former Auburn defensive end Carl Lawson is a strong man.

Lawson, who is projected as an outside linebacker in the NFL, placed his name in the record books during workouts Saturday at the NFL Combine.

His 35 repetitions on the bench press (225 pounds) is the third-most for an outside linebacker and fifth-most for a defensive end at the NFL Combine since 1999.

Lawson is projected as a first- or second-day pick in the NFL Draft. He decided to skip his senior season at Auburn to jump into the draft.

Lawson's 35 reps exceeded the 33 reps put up by Texas A&M defensive end Myles Garrett.

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