Watch Penn State's Saquon Barkley bench press 29 reps at 225 pounds

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Mar 1, 2018; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions running back Saquon Barkley is escorted from the stage after completing his media interview during the 2018 NFL Combine at the Indianapolis Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

It didn't take long for former Penn State running back Saquon Barkley to turn heads at the NFL Scouting Combine.

On Thursday's first full day, Barkley put on a show during his bench press - putting up 29 reps at 225 pounds. Take a look below:

That power, in combination with his athleticism, is a big part of his allure as one of this year's top NFL Draft prospects. His Combine performance certainly should help his case.

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