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 |
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C |
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74 | 60 |
59.4
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