BEST PASS BLOCKING CENTERS 2026 NFL Draft

2026 BEST PASS BLOCKING CENTERS

The center position, while pivotal, often goes unrecognized despite its crucial role in offensive line success. Centers like Ryan Kelly (Alabama) and Maurkice Pouncey (Florida) have exemplified outstanding pass-blocking capabilities in college, solidifying the pocket and providing quarterbacks the necessary time to dissect defenses.

Investigate the data below to unveil current college centers who are distinguishing themselves with elite pass-blocking skills. Engage with diverse statistics, including pass-blocking efficiency, pressures allowed, and sacks conceded, to delve into the crucial work these players perform in ensuring the passer remains upright and unhurried.

2026 Centers ranked by PASS BLOCKING

RANK Player Pos Team PASS BLOCKING RUN BLOCKING Rating
1

Jake
Slaughter

C
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
92 88
87.5
2

Connor
Lew

C
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
90 80
85.3
3

Raheem
Anderson

C
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
89 61
77.0
4

Parker
Brailsford

C
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
86 72
83.7
5

Iapani
Laloulu

C
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
85 74
85.9
6

Pat
Coogan

C
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
79 70
80.2
7

Logan
Jones

C
Iowa   Mascot
Iowa Mascot
78 79
84.5
8

Zach
Rice

C
North Carolina   Mascot
North Carolina Mascot
77 63
76.0
9

James
Brockermeyer...

C
Miami   Mascot
Miami Mascot
74 64
74.0
10

Ezra
Dotson-Oyeta...

C
TCU   Mascot
TCU Mascot
74 66
74.0
11

Bryce
Foster

C
Kansas   Mascot
Kansas Mascot
73 73
81.1
12

Connor
Tollison

C
Missouri   Mascot
Missouri Mascot
66 82
82.2
13

Carson
Hinzman

C
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
42 59
72.6