Braden Smith now has a little extra motivation in Indianapolis in a couple weeks.

The former Auburn offensive lineman will try and boost his draft stock at the NFL Scouting Combine. He’ll also be looking to raise money and awareness for a cause that’s near and dear to him.

Smith will pledge a donation to Autism Speaks for every bench press rep that he does at the combine.

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Smith detailed his first-person account spending time with kids who had autism through a program in his hometown of Olathe, Kansas.

If all goes according to plan, Smith will reach his projected goal of 35 bench press reps and $3,000 worth of pledges.

Smith is projected as a Day 2 selection in this April’s NFL draft. Perhaps the Auburn All-American can help children with autism by breaking the combine record for bench press reps (49).

Fans wishing to donate to Smith’s cause can do so at here.