Center Rankings 2023 NFL Draft


TCU Horned Frogs center Steve Avila (79) pauses over the ball before a snap during the second quarter against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports

TCU Horned Frogs center Steve Avila (79) pauses over the ball before a snap during the second quarter against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Amon G. Carter Stadium.  Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports
TCU Horned Frogs center Steve Avila (79) pauses over the ball before a snap during the second quarter against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports TCU Horned Frogs center Steve Avila (79) pauses over the ball before a snap during the second quarter against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports

CENTER RANKINGS 2023 NFL DRAFT

Last year we had a potential star at the center position in Iowa’s Tyler Linderbaum to who we gave a rare 90 plus grade, however, after him the was a bit of drought at the position with our second-ranked prospect going undrafted! This year by comparison we can’t see any elite players however the class is much deeper and could quite easily see five or six players going in the first three rounds.

Currently, we have three prospects who we could potentially see going in the top 50 come the 2023 NFL Draft - led by Minnesota's John Michael Schmitz who has an amazing year in 2022 and has become the nation's best run-blocking center. Luke Wypler from Ohio State has developed and has had a similar level of production although isn't quite so dominant in the run game.

Razorback Ricky Stromberg is generating attention as he possesses a nice combination of speed, technique, and power and we very easily see him ending up hearing his name called on day two of the NFL Draft.
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Player Rankings - Center

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
22

C
Caleb
Murphy

6-4 292lbs 5.30
C
Indiana   Mascot
Indiana Mascot
292lbs 6-4 5.30 89 353
53.9
Hand placement is excellent, and Murphy shows a good understanding of angles when climbing upfield Murphy moves much better than his...
21

C
Johari
Branch

6-3 310lbs 5.50
C
Maryland   Mascot
Maryland Mascot
310lbs 6-3 5.50 107 478
58.7
In pass protection, Branch flashes a strong initial punch and typically has good hand placement. He’s a coordinated athlete who can win...
20

C
Josh
Lugg

6-6 314lbs 5.87
C
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
314lbs 6-6 5.87 100 431.7
59.3
Above-average football smarts and general intelligence. Plays with a nasty streak. Solid character and work ethic. Cerebral player, quick...
19

C
Alan
Ali

6-4 301lbs 5.24
C
TCU   Mascot
TCU Mascot
301lbs 6-4 5.24 91 361.4
60.4
Takes much more pride in the run game, where Ali plays through the whistle with tremendous physicality. Has the football IQ to handle...
18

C
Trevor
Downing

6-5 296lbs 5.20
C
Iowa State   Mascot
Iowa State Mascot
296lbs 6-5 5.20 102 452.8
62.6
A stout, powerful interior blocker whose game is built on toughness and power, displays impressive movement skills as well. Does a nice...
17

C
Eric
Douglas

6-4 297lbs 5.36
C
South Carolina   Mascot
South Carolina Mascot
297lbs 6-4 5.36 111 503
67.0
Solid positional run blocker who flashes the nasty demeanor and killer instinct scouts covet. Coordinated when moving to the second level...
16

C
Ryan
Walk

6-3 292lbs 5.10
C
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
292lbs 6-3 5.10 96 416
68.0
Above-average football smarts and general intelligence. Plays with a nasty streak. Solid character and work ethic. When his hand placement...
15

C
Jake
Andrews

6-3 305lbs 5.15
C
NE    Mascot
NE  Mascot
305lbs 6-3 5.15 65 253.3
70.0
At his best mauling in the run game, playing with a nasty demeanor and consistently keeping it going through the whistle. Outstanding on...
14

C
Jacob
Gall

6-2 299lbs 5.16
C
Baylor   Mascot
Baylor Mascot
299lbs 6-2 5.16 94 390.6
70.4
In the run game, Gall plays with a mean streak and does a nice job generating a push at the initial point of attack. Gall can get outside...
13

C
Brett
Neilon

6-2 295lbs 4.99
C
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
295lbs 6-2 4.99 82 317.2
74.0
Fundamentally sound and understands blocking angles, using body positioning to his advantage. Disciplined awareness and good...
12

C
Grant
Gibson

6-1 310lbs 5.04
C
NC State   Mascot
NC State Mascot
310lbs 6-1 5.04 88 331.3
74.5
In the run game, Gibson shows good burst off the line of scrimmage, with the ability to win at the point of attack. Gibson has enough speed...
11

C
Warren
Ericson

6-4 305lbs 5.36
C
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
305lbs 6-4 5.36 74 285
75.0
has strong arms and a powerful grip, and Ericson displays the core strength and leg drive that allow him to create movement at the line of...

2023 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Guard/Center

We've compared players post combine 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds.
The exceptional athletic freaks (determined by the combination of speed vs weight) will be found at the top right of the chart while the less impressive athletes will be sitting towards the bottom left.

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2023 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Guard/Center

We've compared players 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds.
The exceptional athletic freaks (determined by the combination of speed vs weight) will be found at the top right of the chart while the less impressive athletes will be sitting towards the bottom left.