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 87
85.1
2

Jordan
White

C
Vanderbilt   Mascot
Vanderbilt Mascot
71 84
78.0
3

Matt
Gulbin

C
Michigan State   Mascot
Michigan State Mascot
86 81
81.3
4

Sam
Hecht

C
Kansas State   Mascot
Kansas State Mascot
79 78
84.7
5

Logan
Jones

C
Iowa   Mascot
Iowa Mascot
92 77
84.7
6

Pat
Coogan

C
Indiana   Mascot
Indiana Mascot
85 74
81.1
7

Connor
Lew

C
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
80 72
84.7
8

Bryce
Foster

C
Kansas   Mascot
Kansas Mascot
75 70
79.0
9

Zach
Rice

C
Syracuse   Mascot
Syracuse Mascot
62 69
74.0
10

James
Brockermeyer...

C
Miami   Mascot
Miami Mascot
84 68
73.0
11

Carson
Hinzman

C
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
67 66
67.3
12

Raheem
Anderson II

C
Western Michigan   Mascot
Western Michigan Mascot
79 66
74.6
13

Parker
Brailsford

C
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
85 66
83.4
14

Ezra
Dotson-Oyeta...

C
Texas State   Mascot
Texas State Mascot
66 66
72.0
15

Jager
Burton

C
Kentucky   Mascot
Kentucky Mascot
78 65
66.9
16

Connor
Tollison

C
Missouri   Mascot
Missouri Mascot
69 65
78.5
17

Chad
Lindberg

C
North Carolina   Mascot
North Carolina Mascot
72 60
70.0