BEST RUN BLOCKING CENTERS 2026 NFL Draft

2026 BEST RUN BLOCKING CENTERS

Centers play an instrumental role in propelling the run game, creating lanes, and establishing the initial point of attack. Previous college stars like Barrett Jones (Alabama) and David Molk (Michigan) carved out successful collegiate careers with their exceptional ability to pave paths for their running backs, exemplifying the quintessential run-blocking center.

Explore the data below to identify current college centers making their mark with superlative run-blocking skills. Dive into various metrics, such as run-blocking grades, yards before contact, and impact blocks, to truly grasp the significant impact these linemen have in crafting a potent ground attack.

2026 Centers ranked by RUN BLOCKING

RANK Player Pos Team PASS BLOCKING RUN BLOCKING Rating
1

Jake
Slaughter

C
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
92 88
87.5
2

Connor
Tollison

C
Missouri   Mascot
Missouri Mascot
66 82
82.2
3

Connor
Lew

C
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
90 80
85.3
4

Logan
Jones

C
Iowa   Mascot
Iowa Mascot
78 79
84.5
5

Iapani
Laloulu

C
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
85 74
85.9
6

Bryce
Foster

C
Kansas   Mascot
Kansas Mascot
73 73
81.1
7

Parker
Brailsford

C
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
86 72
83.7
8

Pat
Coogan

C
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
79 70
80.2
9

Ezra
Dotson-Oyeta...

C
TCU   Mascot
TCU Mascot
74 66
74.0
10

James
Brockermeyer...

C
Miami   Mascot
Miami Mascot
74 64
74.0
11

Zach
Rice

C
North Carolina   Mascot
North Carolina Mascot
77 63
76.0
12

Raheem
Anderson

C
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
89 61
77.0
13

Carson
Hinzman

C
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
42 59
72.6