Penn State’s Anthony Zettel to put NFL Combine bench press reps to good cause

Anthony Zettel is approaching the next level as many Penn State fans who followed his illustrious career could imagine he might: Uniquely.

Zettel will attend the NFL Combine at the end of February, where he’ll be tested through a set of drills and exercises, as well as interviews with NFL personnel, to try to boost his stock before the NFL Draft in April.

He’s adding his own charitable twist to the process, however.

One of the drills in which Zettel will participate at the combine is the bench press. Per an organization representative, he has started a Reps for Rare Diseases campaign for Penn State’s Uplifting Athletes chapter that allows fans to donate money for each bench press rep he does.

Fans can donate to Zettel’s effort at pledgeit.org/zettel. His goal is to reach $180 per rep.

This is far from the first time the defensive lineman has used his platform for a charitable cause. Zettel was an avid participant in Penn State’s Lift for Life throughout his collegiate career and served as a member of the leadership team alongside some of his teammates.

The 2016 NFL Combine workouts will take place from Feb. 26-29.

This story was originally published February 22, 2016 at 2:18 PM with the headline "Penn State’s Anthony Zettel to put NFL Combine bench press reps to good cause."