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 |
|
91 | 86 |
87.5
|
|
2 |
|
C |
|
69 | 81 |
82.1
|
|
3 |
|
C |
|
80 | 80 |
74.0
|
|
4 |
|
C |
|
84 | 80 |
84.5
|
|
5 |
|
C |
|
80 | 80 |
76.0
|
|
6 |
|
C |
|
85 | 80 |
85.9
|
|
7 |
|
C |
|
71 | 78 |
77.3
|
|
8 |
|
C |
|
64 | 76 |
83.5
|
|
9 |
|
C |
|
91 | 75 |
77.0
|
|
10 |
|
C |
|
75 | 75 |
75.0
|
|
11 |
|
C |
|
75 | 72 |
73.1
|
|
12 |
|
C |
|
82 | 72 |
74.0
|
|
13 |
|
C |
|
79 | 71 |
74.0
|
|
14 |
|
C |
|
73 | 71 |
78.0
|
|
15 |
|
C |
|
78 | 70 |
73.7
|
|
16 |
|
C |
|
76 | 68 |
74.0
|
|
17 |
|
C |
|
80 | 66 |
77.0
|
|
18 |
|
C |
|
83 | 65 |
81.8
|
|
19 |
|
C |
|
86 | 64 |
79.7
|
|
20 |
|
C |
|
69 | 63 |
76.0
|