Panthers offensive lineman Mackenzy Bernadeau, a 2008 seventh-round pick from Bentley College, is one of the more unlikely players in the NFL.
He’s also one of the scariest.
Bernadeau recently defended his title in the Overtime Sports/DeFranco’s Training “World’s Strongest Athlete” competition.
He was pushed for the championship by recent Texans first-round pick Brian Cushing, who came in second. Bernadeau won a tiebreaker during a 20-yard race where they had to push a sled loaded with 230 pounds of weights.
Bernadeau also enjoys pulling trucks with a rope instead of simple weight lifting. (Who doesn’t?)
For the title, Bernadeau received a giant sword, which will be paired the huge battle axe trophy that he received last year.
So to review: Bernadeau is an insanely strong 300-pound man with a burgeoning collection of medieval weapons.
Opposing linemen have been warned.