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
90 86
82.8
2

Logan
Jones

C
Iowa   Mascot
Iowa Mascot
73 78
82.6
3

Connor
Tollison

C
Missouri   Mascot
Missouri Mascot
61 76
83.2
4

Bryce
Foster

C
Kansas   Mascot
Kansas Mascot
73 75
82.2
5

Parker
Brailsford

C
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
85 72
83.2
6

Zach
Rice

C
North Carolina   Mascot
North Carolina Mascot
79 64
80.5
7

Raheem
Anderson

C
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
90 61
78.6
8

James
Brockermeyer...

C
TCU   Mascot
TCU Mascot
74 58
60.1
9

Carson
Hinzman

C
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
39 55
59.5