Run blocking from the center is about winning the nose tackle and getting to a linebacker on combination blocks. The grade scores both, on every running play. Barrett Jones (Alabama) and David Molk (Michigan) were the standard in their college seasons.
Below, draft-eligible centers are ranked by run blocking grade, with pass blocking grade and overall rating alongside.
| RANK | Player | Pos | Team | PASS BLOCKING | RUN BLOCKING | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
|
C |
|
81 | 91 |
86.6
|
|
2 |
|
C |
|
76 | 86 |
83.0
|
|
3 |
|
C |
|
86 | 85 |
85.5
|
|
4 |
|
C |
|
76 | 84 |
80.7
|
|
5 |
|
C |
|
81 | 82 |
74.0
|
|
6 |
|
C |
|
81 | 82 |
84.7
|
|
7 |
|
C |
|
73 | 76 |
74.5
|
|
8 |
|
C |
|
76 | 75 |
70.4
|
|
9 |
|
C |
|
78 | 74 |
81.3
|
|
10 |
|
C |
|
74 | 74 |
75.0
|
|
11 |
|
C |
|
82 | 73 |
85.6
|
|
12 |
|
C |
|
71 | 70 |
78.9
|
|
13 |
|
C |
|
67 | 67 |
70.0
|
|
14 |
|
C |
|
76 | 66 |
78.0
|
|
15 |
|
C |
|
67 | 66 |
59.3
|
|
16 |
|
C |
|
67 | 63 |
68.0
|
|
17 |
|
C |
|
65 | 56 |
60.4
|
|
18 |
|
C |
|
60 | 56 |
58.7
|
|
19 |
|
C |
|
56 | 55 |
62.6
|
|
20 |
|
C |
|
52 | 50 |
67.0
|