Center Rankings 2022 NFL Draft
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| # | Player | Pos | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
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C |
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290lbs | 6-3 | 5.14 | 4 | 14.1 |
90.5
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Linderbaum currently is universally considered the top center in the 2022 NFL Draft class. He is an impressive technician who is highly... |
2 |
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C |
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296lbs | 6-3 | 5.27 | 30 | 118.8 |
83.9
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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 |
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C |
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304lbs | 6-4 | 4.94 | 28 | 107 |
83.8
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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 |
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C |
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307lbs | 6-4 | 5.21 | 24 | 97.2 |
81.2
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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 |
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C |
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303lbs | 6-3 | 4.92 | 26 | 103.5 |
80.5
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A better than expected athlete who steadily improved in pass protection. Stout at the point of attack and maintains a wide base.Finishes... |
6 |
|
C |
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296lbs | 6-3 | 5.18 | 44 | 198.2 |
80.2
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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 |
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C |
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299lbs | 6-4 | 5.20 | 59 | 274.2 |
76.8
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Moves well and squares to finish on the move. Better anchor than his height suggests and capable of absorbing a punch and recovering... |
8 |
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C |
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331lbs | 6-3 | 5.06 | 53 | 255 |
76.3
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Good natural athleticism, knee bend and fluid lateral movement to mirror college defensive ends. Quick feet to get inside of defensive... |
9 |
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C |
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290lbs | 6-1 | 5.34 | 67 | 285.5 |
76.1
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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 |
|
C |
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305lbs | 6-2 | 4.95 | 64 | 282.8 |
75.2
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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 |
|
C |
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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 |
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C |
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315lbs | 6-5 | 5.30 | 60 | 275 |
75.0
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Solid positional run blocker who flashes the nasty demeanor and killer instinct scouts covet. Has the feet to adjust when he anticipates... |