Doesn't always equate to success on the field, but it is nice to have 3 C-USA players listed. AAC had 2 and the MAC had 1. The MWC and Sun Belt didn't have players selected.

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(06-22-2015 09:20 PM)Side Show Joe Wrote:  Doesn't always equate to success on the field, but it is nice to have 3 C-USA players listed. AAC had 2 and the MAC had 1. The MWC and Sun Belt didn't have players selected.

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15. Vershad Jackson, DB, North Texas
The Mean Green's transfer from New Mexico bench presses 355 pounds -- nothing spectacular -- except that Jackson isn't a massive lineman like most listed here. Rather, he's a smallish defensive back (180 pounds) whose pound-for-pound strength is undeniable. You want muscle stamina? Jackson can rip off 45 pullups in a row, or 107 pushups.

9. Kenneth Dixon, RB, Louisiana Tech
Dixon ripped through Conference USA defenses last year for 1,299 yards and 22 rushing touchdowns, more scores than all but five running backs in the nation. And it's no wonder he has a nose for the goal line. Dixon, at just 5-foot-10 and 212 pounds, can squat 615. That lower-body power was on full display last season.

4. Deon-Tay McManus, WR, Marshall
He's just coming off his freshman season at Marshall, yet McManus is already the biggest receiver on the Thundering Herd roster at 6-2 and 227 pounds. The way he lifts, it should come as no surprise. McManus is already bench pressing 385 and squatting 550, with goals of 400 and 570 by the time the season starts. He can bench press 225 pounds 24 times. That's one more than the 2015 NFL Scouting Combine's strongest wide receiver, Sammie Coates of Auburn.