BEST PASS BLOCKING CENTERS 2022 NFL Draft

2022 BEST PASS BLOCKING CENTERS

The center position, while pivotal, often goes unrecognized despite its crucial role in offensive line success. Centers like Ryan Kelly (Alabama) and Maurkice Pouncey (Florida) have exemplified outstanding pass-blocking capabilities in college, solidifying the pocket and providing quarterbacks the necessary time to dissect defenses.

Investigate the data below to unveil current college centers who are distinguishing themselves with elite pass-blocking skills. Engage with diverse statistics, including pass-blocking efficiency, pressures allowed, and sacks conceded, to delve into the crucial work these players perform in ensuring the passer remains upright and unhurried.

2022 Centers ranked by PASS BLOCKING

RANK Player Pos Team PASS BLOCKING RUN BLOCKING Rating
1

Zach
Tom

C
Wake Forest   Mascot
Wake Forest Mascot
92 78
83.8
2

Alec
Lindstrom

C
Boston College   Mascot
Boston College Mascot
90 70
80.2
3

Tyler
Linderbaum

C
Iowa   Mascot
Iowa Mascot
89 100
90.5
4

Derek
Kerstetter

C
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
85 64
60.0
5

Michael
Maietti

C
Missouri   Mascot
Missouri Mascot
82 91
76.1
6

Liam
Shanahan

C
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
80 62
62.0
7

Brock
Hoffman

C
Virginia Tech   Mascot
Virginia Tech Mascot
78 56
73.2
8

Ben
Brown

C
Ole Miss   Mascot
Ole Miss Mascot
75 75
75.0
9

Dohnovan
West

C
Arizona State   Mascot
Arizona State Mascot
75 74
83.9
10

Hayden
Howerton

C
SMU   Mascot
SMU Mascot
74 64
64.2
11

Matt
Allen

C
Michigan State   Mascot
Michigan State Mascot
73 68
60.0
12

Dawson
Deaton

C
Texas Tech   Mascot
Texas Tech Mascot
73 70
69.0
13

James
Empey

C
BYU   Mascot
BYU Mascot
73 73
75.0
14

Alex
Mollette

C
Marshall   Mascot
Marshall Mascot
72 63
56.0
15

Cameron
Jurgens

C
Nebraska   Mascot
Nebraska Mascot
72 68
80.5
16

Cole
Bentley

C
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
70 72
62.2
17

P.J.
Burkhalter

C
Nicholls   Mascot
Nicholls Mascot
69 68
60.0
18

Nick
Brahms

C
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
68 64
68.0
19

Josh
Sills

C
Oklahoma State   Mascot
Oklahoma State Mascot
68 79
71.0
20

Luke
Wattenberg

C
Washington   Mascot
Washington Mascot
67 70
76.8