Anthony Boswell C Houston |
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Jersey: #52 SUB-POSITION: Center | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 11/03/2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2027 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FORTY time: 5.30 seconds (39%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Jersey: #52 | |
| SUB-POSITION: Center | |
| Last Updated: 11/03/2026 | |
| Draft Year: 2027 | |
| Forty time: 5.30 seconds (39%*) | |
| Overall Rating: |
84.6 / 100
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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80% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| Pass Blocking: |
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90% |
| Run Blocking: |
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93% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
4th
Overall Rank:
#102
Position rank:
#19 (OL)
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| College Games: 21 College Snaps: 1366 | ||
| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| John Michael Schmitz - Minnesota |
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79% |
| Luke Wypler - Ohio State |
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79% |
| Olusegun Oluwatimi - Michigan |
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75% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Anthony Boswell, who is named after his father and goes by the nickname Bronco, grew up in Indianapolis and played at Ben Davis High School, earning two-time all-conference and all-county honors and winning a state title as a senior. He was a two-star recruit, according to 247Sports, and he enrolled at Purdue in June 2024.Boswell redshirted at Purdue and entered the transfer portal in December 2024, committing to Toledo later that month. He started every game at center for Toledo in 2025, did not allow a sack and gave up 10 pressures, and he was a first-team All-MAC pick and a first-team Freshman All-American by The Athletic. 247Sports then rated him a four-star player in the portal.
Boswell signed with Houston in January 2026, saying he chose the program for the culture that Willie Fritz has built, and he has years of eligibility remaining. He was named to the Rimington Trophy preseason watch list and has started every game at center for a 6-2 team ranked No. 18 by the AP, which beat Oregon State 33-20 in the opener and lost by two points at Texas Tech and 21-13 at Utah. He has allowed three pressures and no sacks in eight games. He describes himself on the field as gritty, a trait that shows in how he finishes blocks.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Has not allowed a sack in two seasons as a starting center
- Allowed three pressures on 278 pass-blocking snaps this season
- Strong run blocker who gets into defenders quickly and sustains blocks
- First-team All-MAC and Freshman All-American at Toledo in 2025
- Named to the Rimington Trophy preseason watch list at Houston
- Rose from a two-star recruit to one of the top young centers
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Penalties are a pattern, with 13 flags over two seasons as a starter
- Light frame that heavy nose tackles can test in power schemes
- Played only center so far, so his guard flexibility is unproven
- Only two seasons of starting experience at two schools
Scouting Report: Summary
Boswell is a technically sound, productive center who has not allowed a sack in two seasons as a starter. He started every game for Toledo in 2025, earning first-team All-MAC and Freshman All-American honors, and he has started every game at Houston this season, allowing three pressures on 278 pass-blocking snaps. He is just as effective in the run game, getting into defenders quickly and sustaining blocks once his hands land.His rise has been remarkable. He was a two-star recruit who redshirted at Purdue, transferred to Toledo and became one of the best young centers in the country, then moved to Houston, where he made the Rimington Trophy watch list. Houston is 6-2 and ranked No. 18, with its only losses by two points at Texas Tech and by eight at Utah, and he has been the steady center of a line that has helped the Cougars into the national rankings.
However, there are concerns. His frame is light for an NFL center, so heavy nose tackles in power schemes will test his anchor, and teams will want to see him add strength. Penalties have been a pattern, with nine in 2025 and four this season, and he has played only center, so his flexibility at guard is unproven. He also has only two seasons of starting experience, spread across two schools and two systems. Teams will also look closely at how he holds up against bigger fronts in the final month of the season.
Overall, Boswell is an ascending, technically refined center whose pass protection numbers are as good as any at his position. He projects as a fourth-round center with the ceiling of a starter in a zone scheme and the floor of a reliable interior backup. Because he has eligibility remaining, he could also return to college and add strength before entering the draft, which would make him a candidate to rise.
How other scouting services rate Anthony Boswell (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
95.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
21.0
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in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.