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Syracuse football LB Zaire Franklin's Pro Day numbers rival NFL Combine's best

Syracuse, N.Y. -- Zaire Franklin churned out more bench press repetitions (30) at Syracuse football's Pro Day than any linebacker at the NFL Scouting Combine.

His 40-yard dash time (4.58 seconds) would've slotted him fifth and his vertical jump (38 inches) would've tied for sixth.

"I should've got the invite, I guess," Franklin said before chuckling.

The Orange's second-ever three-time captain was the headliner inside the Ensley Athletic Center on Monday, impressing the 20 or so NFL scouts in attendance on the field before sitting down with a handful of them for 1-on-1 meetings.