BEST PASS BLOCKING CENTERS 2023 NFL Draft

2023 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.

2023 Centers ranked by PASS BLOCKING

RANK Player Pos Team PASS BLOCKING RUN BLOCKING Rating
1

Luke
Wypler

C
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
91 90
85.5
2

Delmar
Glaze

C
Maryland   Mascot
Maryland Mascot
89 66
79.7
3

Steve
Avila

C
TCU   Mascot
TCU Mascot
88 79
85.6
4

Brett
Neilon

C
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
88 89
74.0
5

Alex
Forsyth

C
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
85 74
78.0
6

Joe
Tippmann

C
Wisconsin   Mascot
Wisconsin Mascot
84 86
84.7
7

John Michael
Schmitz

C
Minnesota   Mascot
Minnesota Mascot
84 94
86.6
8

Jarrett
Patterson

C
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
83 79
81.3
9

Ricky
Stromberg

C
Arkansas   Mascot
Arkansas Mascot
83 90
80.7
10

Jacob
Gall

C
Baylor   Mascot
Baylor Mascot
79 79
70.4
11

Olusegun
Oluwatimi

C
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
78 88
83.0
12

Warren
Ericson

C
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
77 77
75.0
13

Juice
Scruggs

C
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
74 73
78.9
14

Ryan
Walk

C
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
73 69
68.0
15

Grant
Gibson

C
NC State   Mascot
NC State Mascot
73 76
74.5
16

Josh
Lugg

C
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
71 70
59.3
17

Alan
Ali

C
TCU   Mascot
TCU Mascot
69 60
60.4
18

Jake
Andrews

C
Troy   Mascot
Troy Mascot
66 66
70.0
19

Johari
Branch

C
Maryland   Mascot
Maryland Mascot
63 59
58.7
20

Trevor
Downing

C
Iowa State   Mascot
Iowa State Mascot
60 59
62.6