BEST RUN BLOCKING CENTERS 2026 NFL Draft

2026 BEST RUN BLOCKING CENTERS

Centers play an instrumental role in propelling the run game, creating lanes, and establishing the initial point of attack. Previous college stars like Barrett Jones (Alabama) and David Molk (Michigan) carved out successful collegiate careers with their exceptional ability to pave paths for their running backs, exemplifying the quintessential run-blocking center.

Explore the data below to identify current college centers making their mark with superlative run-blocking skills. Dive into various metrics, such as run-blocking grades, yards before contact, and impact blocks, to truly grasp the significant impact these linemen have in crafting a potent ground attack.

2026 Centers ranked by RUN BLOCKING

RANK Player Pos Team PASS BLOCKING RUN BLOCKING Rating
1

Jake
Slaughter

C
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
91 87
85.1
2

Jordan
White

C
Vanderbilt   Mascot
Vanderbilt Mascot
69 84
78.0
3

Matt
Gulbin

C
Michigan State   Mascot
Michigan State Mascot
86 81
81.3
4

Sam
Hecht

C
Kansas State   Mascot
Kansas State Mascot
81 78
84.7
5

Pat
Coogan

C
Indiana   Mascot
Indiana Mascot
85 76
81.1
6

Logan
Jones

C
Iowa   Mascot
Iowa Mascot
90 75
84.7
7

Connor
Lew

C
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
80 72
84.7
8

Bryce
Foster

C
Kansas   Mascot
Kansas Mascot
75 70
79.0
9

Zach
Rice

C
Syracuse   Mascot
Syracuse Mascot
60 68
74.0
10

James
Brockermeyer...

C
Miami   Mascot
Miami Mascot
84 68
73.0
11

Carson
Hinzman

C
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
67 66
67.3
12

Raheem
Anderson II

C
Western Michigan   Mascot
Western Michigan Mascot
80 66
74.6
13

Jager
Burton

C
Kentucky   Mascot
Kentucky Mascot
77 65
66.9
14

Parker
Brailsford

C
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
83 65
83.4
15

Ezra
Dotson-Oyeta...

C
Texas State   Mascot
Texas State Mascot
79 64
72.0
16

Connor
Tollison

C
Missouri   Mascot
Missouri Mascot
72 64
78.5
17

Chad
Lindberg

C
North Carolina   Mascot
North Carolina Mascot
73 60
70.0