Notre Dame Player Benches 475lbs
Notre Dame defensive tackle Francis Brewu benched 475lbs effortlessly in a video posted February 26. The impressive strength feat was captured on video and shared widely, demonstrating elite-level power from the college football player.
- Francis Brewu is a recent addition to the Notre Dame team, having transferred from the University of Pittsburgh in January 2026 for his junior season. - During his time at Pitt, he was a standout player, earning a spot on the Pro Football Focus (PFF) Freshman All-American Team in 2024 and receiving an Honorable Mention All-ACC selection in 2025. - In his 2025 sophomore season at Pittsburgh, Brewu started 13 games and recorded 36 tackles, seven of which were for a loss, and one sack. - This is not the first time Brewu's power has been in the spotlight; he was featured on Bruce Feldman's annual "Freaks List" for his combination of strength and athleticism, which also noted his 685-pound squat. - Brewu's 475-pound lift significantly surpasses the benchmark for a Power 5 defensive lineman, which is typically in the 315 to 350-pound range. - For comparison at the professional level, the NFL Combine tests upper-body strength by the number of times a player can bench press 225 pounds; the official record for a defensive tackle is 49 reps, held by Stephen Paea since 2011.
