Center Rankings 2022 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 04/30/2022

Player Rankings - Center

# Player Pos Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
1

Tyler
Linderbaum

C
BAL   Mascot
BAL Mascot
290lbs 6-3 5.14 4 14.1
90.5
Linderbaum currently is universally considered the top center in the 2022 NFL Draft class. He is an impressive technician who is highly...
2

Dohnovan
West

C
Arizona State   Mascot
Arizona State Mascot
296lbs 6-3 5.27 30 118.8
83.9
Sells trap block and can turn to seal. Fluid getting to and adjust at the second level. Has the feet to adjust when he anticipates what's...
3

Zach
Tom

C
GB   Mascot
GB Mascot
304lbs 6-4 4.94 28 107
83.8
Zach Tom is a quality pro prospect - he has three complete years starting for Wake Forrest and has consistently put up elite pass blocking...
4

Luke
Fortner

C
JAX   Mascot
JAX Mascot
307lbs 6-4 5.21 24 97.2
81.2
Luke Fortner is an older prospect who has been in college since 2016 and in that time has managed to hone his overall technique and now is...
5

Cameron
Jurgens

C
PHI   Mascot
PHI Mascot
303lbs 6-3 4.92 26 103.5
80.5
A better than expected athlete who steadily improved in pass protection. Stout at the point of attack and maintains a wide base.Finishes...
6

Alec
Lindstrom

C
Boston College   Mascot
Boston College Mascot
296lbs 6-3 5.18 44 198.2
80.2
We regard Lindstrom as a good pro prospect - he has an overall excellent technique and is an elite pass protector and a good run blocker....
7

Luke
Wattenberg

C
DEN   Mascot
DEN Mascot
299lbs 6-4 5.20 59 274.2
76.8
Moves well and squares to finish on the move. Better anchor than his height suggests and capable of absorbing a punch and recovering...
8

Gerard
Wheeler

C
Tulsa   Mascot
Tulsa Mascot
331lbs 6-3 5.06 53 255
76.3
Good natural athleticism, knee bend and fluid lateral movement to mirror college defensive ends. Quick feet to get inside of defensive...
9

Michael
Maietti

C
Missouri   Mascot
Missouri Mascot
290lbs 6-1 5.34 67 285.5
76.1
Quick-footed with smooth movement skills to cover a large area. Rangy with above-average lateral ability. Bursts off the snap and sets up...
10

Doug
Kramer

C
CHI   Mascot
CHI Mascot
305lbs 6-2 4.95 64 282.8
75.2
Awareness is above-average for his limited experience. Sells trap block and can turn to seal. Fluid getting to and adjust at the second...
12

Ben
Brown

C
Ole Miss   Mascot
Ole Miss Mascot
315lbs 6-5 5.28 70 297
75.0
Above-average football smarts and general intelligence. Plays with a nasty streak. Solid character and work ethic.Plays with appropriate...
13

Ben
Brown

C
Ole Miss   Mascot
Ole Miss Mascot
315lbs 6-5 5.30 60 275
75.0
Solid positional run blocker who flashes the nasty demeanor and killer instinct scouts covet. Has the feet to adjust when he anticipates...

2022 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Guard/Center

We've compared players post combine 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds.
The exceptional athletic freaks (determined by the combination of speed vs weight) will be found at the top right of the chart while the less impressive athletes will be sitting towards the bottom left.

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2022 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Guard/Center

We've compared players 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds.
The exceptional athletic freaks (determined by the combination of speed vs weight) will be found at the top right of the chart while the less impressive athletes will be sitting towards the bottom left.