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 |
|
86 | 77 |
82.8
|
|
2 |
|
C |
|
77 | 74 |
81.3
|
|
3 |
|
C |
|
85 | 69 |
81.3
|
|
4 |
|
C |
|
88 | 69 |
84.9
|
|
5 |
|
C |
|
58 | 66 |
75.4
|
|
6 |
|
C |
|
80 | 66 |
78.3
|
|
7 |
|
C |
|
97 | 66 |
78.4
|
|
8 |
|
C |
|
69 | 63 |
76.7
|
|
9 |
|
C |
|
90 | 63 |
78.4
|
|
10 |
|
C |
|
84 | 59 |
73.7
|
|
11 |
|
C |
|
69 | 58 |
74.6
|
|
12 |
|
C |
|
69 | 56 |
77.4
|