2010 Center Reports
Height: 6-2.5
Weight: 282
40: 5.31
Year: 5Sr

Edwin Adamski

School: Northern Illinois
Position: C
Bio: Four-year starter and All-Conference selection after his junior season.
Positive: Tough, durable college lineman with marginal size for the next level. Smart, hard-working, and plays with a nasty attitude. Explodes off the snap into blocks, attacks assignments and works well with teammates. Quickly gets his hands up, keeps his feet moving throughout the action, and stays square. Effective with shotgun snap. Moves well on his feet.
Negative: Lacks a dominant base and rarely gets movement as a run blocker or will be run over by defenders.
Analysis: Adamski has been very productive on the college level but possesses minimal upside. The ability to block on the move could help him catch on with a zone blocking offense.

Height: 6-2.5
Weight: 290
40: 5.31
Year: 5Sr

Kenny Alfred

School: Washington State
Position: C
Bio: Four-year starter awarded All-Conference honors as a senior.
Positive: Quick, explosive center with a terrific feel for the position. Explosive off the snap, displays good blocking vision and overall instincts. Fluid to the second level, nicely adjusts to defenders and can hit a moving target. Keeps his feet moving throughout the action, works his hands and fights until the whistle blows.
Negative: Lacks a dominant base and cannot finish blocks. Overpowered by large opponents.
Analysis: Alfred

Height: 6-3
Weight: 306
40: 5.31
Year: 4Sr

Sean Allen

School: East Carolina
Position: C
Bio: Two-year starter awarded All-Conference honors as a senior. Spent most of his career at center yet also experienced at guard.
Positive: Explosive blocker in the middle of the line and one of the draft's most underrated centers. Plays with a nasty streak, keeps his head on a swivel, and shows good feel for the position. Effectively works with teammates, keeps his feet moving, and quick in all his actions. Bends his knees, plays with leverage and jolts opponents with good hand punch. Does enough to control defenders at the point of attack and displays the ability to hit a moving target blocking in motion.
Negative: Not a dominant drive blocker in the middle of the line. Limited athlete.
Analysis: Allen has done a terrific job past two seasons and has the body type the play at the next level. He possesses the skills and mentality to be used in a zone blocking scheme and could turn into an inexpensive utility lineman.

Height: 6-2.5
Weight: 296
40: 5.29
Year: 5Sr

Ryan Blaszczyk

School: Rutgers
Position: C
Bio: Three-year starter awarded All-Conference honors after his sophomore and junior campaigns.
Positive: Quick explosive center with adequate skills for the next level. Cognizant lineman who works well with teammates, keeps his head on a swivel and has a nice feel for what's happening on the field. He keeps his feet moving, plays with a good degree of quickness in his all-around game, and effectively works his hands throughout the action. Possesses a nasty attitude and really gets after blocking assignments. Fluid and active if asked to pull out across the line of scrimmage and block on the move.
Negative: Lacks strength in the middle of the line and does not get much movement. Does not possess a dominant base and can be pushed back off the line by opponents.
Analysis: Blaszczyk has been durable and productive on the college level the past two seasons. He needs to improve his strength yet his style leads one to believe he could find a backup role in a zone blocking system.

Height: 6-6
Weight: 318
40: 5.51
Year: 5Sr

Erik Cook

School: New Mexico
Position: C
Bio: Three-year starter awarded All-Conference honors as a junior. Experienced at center, guard and left tackle.
Positive: Nice-sized lineman with good strength at the point of attack. Quick into blocks, keeps his feet moving, and jolts defenders with good hand punch. Makes good use of angles, keeps his head on a swivel, and always works to get pad on defenders. Stays square, fights hard throughout the action, and keeps the opponent in front of him. Effectively quarterbacks the offensive line.
Negative: Must improve his balance and all too often falls off blocks rather than finishes them. Lacks a dominant base.
Analysis: Cook is a well-sized blocker with growth potential and the ability to play in several systems. The versatility to play spots on the line could help catch on as an inexpensive backup.

Height: 6-3.5
Weight: 300
40: 5.15
Year: 5Sr

Jim Cordle

School: Ohio State
Position: C
Bio: Three-year starter experienced at every position on the offensive line except right guard.
Positive: Hard-working and durable college lineman with limited upside for the next level. Fights with his hands, quick in his head and shows the ability to adjust then knock defenders from their angle of attack. Blocks with solid knee bend, leverage and jolts opponents at the point of attack.
Negative: Struggles in space, ineffective in motion and really best in confined quarters. Was never a dominant blocker in the middle of the line.
Analysis: Cordle is a marginal athlete with limited upside yet his experience and ability to play a number of positions on the offensive line could help catch on as an inexpensive utility blocker.

Height: 6-2.5
Weight: 295
40: 5.13
Year: 5Sr

Phil Costa

School: Maryland
Position: C
Bio: Three-year starter that
Positive: Small area blocker who gets the most from his ability. Blocks with good pad level, bends his knees, and quickly gets his hands into defenders. Fires off the snap, fights hard throughout the action, and keeps his feet moving. Extends his hands into opponents and keeps them away. Works to stays square and anchors in pass protection.
Negative: Lacks agility, balance, and struggles in space. Must improve his shotgun snaps.
Analysis: Costa is a hard-working college lineman with limited physical skills and upside potential for the next level. His ability to play any of the three interior offensive line positions will get him an invitation to camp this summer.

Height: 6-1.5
Weight: 300
40: 5.25
Year: 5Sr

John Estes

School: Hawaii
Position: C
Bio: Four-year starter awarded All-Conference honors since his sophomore season. Used at right guard as a redshirt freshman before switching to center as a sophomore and remaining there the next three seasons.
Positive: Explosive, position blocker who plays with outstanding fundamentals. Blocks with good lean, gets underneath opponents and being knee immediately gets his hands into defenders. Displays footwork in space, effectively slides laterally and keeps his feet moving. Quick in all aspects of the game, works well with teammates, and keeps his head on a swivel. Displays outstanding jolt at the point of attack, nicely adjusts to pick up stunts or blitzes and knocks defenders from their angle of attack. Effective with shotgun snap. Smooth moving out to the second level, redirects to linebackers and can hit a moving target.
Negative: Lacks a dominant base and at times overwhelmed by large linemen. Really does not get much movement run blocking.
Analysis: Estes is a legitimate starting center prospect for the next level and a player who

Height: 6-1
Weight: 286
40: 5.15
Year: 5Sr

Rafael Eubanks

School: Iowa
Position: C
Bio: Four-year starter used at both center and guard. All-Conference selection as a senior.
Positive: Small yet explosive lineman who displays ability blocking in motion. Flexible, plays with good fundamentals and keeps his feet active throughout the action. Quickly gets into blocks, immediately gets his hands up and jolts defenders at the point of attack. Fluid on his feet, nicely adjusts to opponents and can hit a moving target. Works well with teammates and displays a good head for the position.
Negative: Lacks overall playing strength, power and rarely gets movement run blocking. Pushed off the line by large tackles and needs to get a running start into blocks.
Analysis: Eubanks is an underrated offensive lineman who

Height: 6-3
Weight: 292
40: 5.08
Year: 5Sr

Chris Fisher

School: La-Lafayette
Position: C
Bio: Four-year starter awarded All-Conference honors since his freshman season.
Positive: Hard-working college center who gets the most from his abilities. Bends his knees, gets leverage on opponents, and stays square. Explosive at the point and seals defenders from the action with good body positioning. Fights with his hands, keeps his feet moving, and jolts defenders at the point of attack. Keeps his head on a swivel and possesses a nice feel for the game.
Negative: Must improve the strength of his base and rarely finishes blocks. Inconsistent with shotgun snaps.
Analysis: Fischer has been productive and durable on the college level and can find a home as a backup zone-blocking lineman in the NFL.

Height: 6-2
Weight: 305
40: 5.08
Year: 5Sr

Danny Franks

School: Troy State
Position: C
Bio: Three-year starter at center award All-Conference honors last season.
Positive: Hard working blocker with a nice feel for the position. Blocks with terrific leverage, keeps his feet moving and shows the ability to slide in pass protection. Effectively adjusts to defenders, picks up blitzes squares off against defenders, sealing them from the action. Effective with shotgun snap. Immediately gets his hands into defenders and jolts them with good punch.
Negative: Lacks overall body strength and gets pushed back off the line of scrimmage.
Analysis: Franks is a serviceable center who will get consideration for a zone blocking team.

Height: 6-0
Weight: 300
40: 5.31
Year: 4Sr

Daverin Geralds

School: Mississippi
Position: C
Bio: Former defensive lineman who moved to center as a junior then started the following two seasons.
Positive: Underrated blocker with size limitations. Explosive at the point, quickly gets into blocks and effectively uses his hands to push opponents from their angle of attack. Blocks with good lean, stays square and seals defenders from the action. Effectively adjusts on the blitz, keeps his head on a swivel and does an outstanding job leading the offensive line.
Negative: Average footwork in space. Lacks height and may not be able to add a much bulk to his frame.
Analysis: Geralds is a tough, slug-it-out center in the middle of the line who gets the most from his ability. He plays with both quickness and intelligence, which could help him catch on as a backup at the next level.

Height: 6-4
Weight: 300
40: 5.25
Year: 5Sr

Chris Hall

School: Texas
Position: C
Bio: Three-year starter who played center the past two seasons besides starting at all five positions on the offensive line as a sophomore.
Positive: Hard-working college blocker with marginal athleticism and upside potential. Quickly gets off the line into blocks, bends his knees and plays with leverage. Immediately gets his hands into defenders, explosive at the point, and works blocks hard. Effective with shotgun snap.
Negative: Marginally strong and rarely opens up the middle of the line. Displays marginal skills blocking in motion. Must improve his overall balance.
Analysis: Hall has been an effective player at Texas since his sophomore season and offers adequate size with some growth potential. He does not possess the athleticism for the next level, yet the versatility to line up at several spots on the offensive line could be enticing to an NFL squad.

Height: 6-2.5
Weight: 304
40: 5.19
Year: 5Sr

Theodore Larsen

School: North Carolina State
Position: C
Bio: Former defensive tackle who's started the past two seasons at center.
Positive: Hard-working offensive line prospect still developing at the center position. Consistently bends his knees, plays with good leverage, and keeps his feet active throughout the action. Very quick in his all-around game, displays good footwork in space and the ability to slide laterally. Quick if asked to pull across the line scrimmage, nimble on the move, and displays the ability to hit a moving target. Effectively uses his hands throughout the action, correctly placing them into defenders, and pushing opponents from their angle of attack. Keeps his head on a swivel and plays with a nasty attitude.
Negative: Lacks a dominant base, natural bulk, and gets overpowered by large opponents. Average run blocker.
Analysis: Larsen has done a terrific job the past two seasons since moving to the center spot. He offers a good degree of upside and should just get better the more playing time he receives. Fundamentally sound in all areas, Larsen would be a good addition to a zone-blocking scheme.

Height: 6-4.5
Weight: 290
40: 5.25
Year: 5Sr

Andrew Lewis

School: Oklahoma State
Position: C
Bio: Three-year starter used at both center and left guard.
Positive: Nasty, small-area blocker best in confined quarters. Plays with good lean, keeps his feet moving and gives effort. Gets his hands into defenders, extends to keep defenders away, and works until the whistle blows. Keeps his head on a swivel and works well with teammates. Explosive off the snap. Effective with shotgun snap.
Negative: Rarely gets movement in the middle of the line. Lacks top footwork and the ability to slide laterally.
Analysis: Lewis was a productive college lineman and offers adequate size with growth potential. He could make it at the next level based on his ability to play any of three interior blocking positions.

Height: 6-4
Weight: 295
40: 5.26
Year: 5Sr

Kevin Matthews

School: Texas A&M
Position: C
Bio: Two-year starter at center awarded All-Conference honors as a senior.
Positive: Explosive college blocker lacking in strength and athleticism. Plays with great quickness, stays square and keeps his feet moving. Bends his knees, blocks with leverage and immediately gets his hands into defenders. Tremendous leader on the offensive line and displays great awareness.
Negative: Lacks lower body strength and the ability to finish blocks. Must improve the consistency of a shotgun snaps.
Analysis: Matthews has been a solid performer for Texas A&M the past two seasons yet does not show the strength to be used in a power running offense or the agility for a zone blocking scheme. Possesses good height and has some growth potential, which must be met if he's to make an NFL level.

Height: 6-2
Weight: 292
40: 5.25
Year: 5Sr

Brennan McFadden

School: Utah State
Position: C
Bio: Two-year starter at both guard and center. All-Conference selection after his junior campaign.
Positive: Quick, undersized lineman who gets the most from his ability. Bends his knees, keeps his feet moving and anchors in pass protection. Quick out to the second level, adjusts to opponents, and gets chips on linebackers, removing them from the action. Can hit a moving target and effective in motion. Keeps his head on a swivel and displays a good feel the game.
Negative: Must be more consistent with the shotgun snaps. Lacks the dominant base and marginally effective as a run blocker.
Analysis: McFadden is a solid football player with limited physical tools. The ability to handle several positions on the offensive line and his skills blocking in motion could make him an inexpensive backup for a zone-blocking system.

Height: 6-2.5
Weight: 295
40: 5.21
Year: 4Sr

Kyle Mutcher

School: Weber State
Position: C
Bio: The year starter experienced at both guard and center. All-Conference selection the past two seasons and named as an All-American after his senior campaign.
Positive: Quick explosive lineman who works hard until the whistle blows. Blocks with good lean, pad level and explosive at the point. Quickly gets his hands into opponents, stays square and effectively uses body positioning to seal the middle of the field. Displays good vision, wherewithal and plays with a nasty attitude.
Negative: Lacks bulk in the middle of the line and falls off blocks, rarely getting movement in the middle of the field.
Analysis: Mutcher is a solid developmental prospect with a good head on his shoulders and feel for the position. His best opportunity is backing up in a zone blocking system where he could be used at either center or guard.

Height: 6-2
Weight: 295
40: 5.28
Year: 5Sr

Joel Nitchman

School: Michigan State
Position: C
Bio: Three-year starter at center awarded All-Conference honors last season.
Positive: Quick, explosive center flying under the radar screen. Blocks with knee bend, pad level and gets leverage on defenders. Keeps his feet moving, works blocks hard and a solid position blocker who seals opponents from the action then turns them off the line. Good initial strength at the point of attack. Keeps his head on a swivel and works well with teammates.
Negative: Lacks a dominant base and slightly undersized. Average skills in motion for a smallish blocker.
Analysis: Nitchman has been a tough and durable center in the Big 10 and has enough skill as well as wherewithal to be the backup on an NFL level.

Height: 6-4
Weight: 306
40: 5.25
Year: 4Sr

Eric Olsen

School: Notre Dame
Position: C
Bio: Two-year starter who also saw extensive action as a true sophomore 2007. Used at both guard and center for Notre Dame.
Positive: Hard-working blocker who plays with a nasty attitude. Displays good blocking vision, works well with teammates, and fights until the whistle blows. Bends his knees, gets leverage on opponents, and works his hands throughout the action. Relatively effective blocking in motion. Does a good job with shotgun snaps.
Negative: Gets minimal movement run blocking. Struggles turning defenders off the ball.
Analysis: Olson has shown an improved game the past three seasons and has both the size and growth potential to play at the next level. The ability to be used at any of the three interior offensive line positions enhances his value. A solid developmental prospect who could break into a starting lineup two or three seasons down the road.

Height: 6-4.5
Weight: 304
40: 5.25
Year: 3Jr

Maurkice Pouncey

School: Florida
Position: C
Bio: Three-year starter awarded All-Conference honors as a junior. Also awarded the 2009 Rimmington Trophy, given to the nation's top center.
Positive: Explosive and athletic center who is a great combination of size, strength, and finesse. Blocks with terrific fundamentals, gets leverage on opponents and easily turns defenders off the line, opening holes for the running game. Keeps his feet moving throughout the action, stays square, and easily anchors in pass protection. Displays good blocking vision, keeps his head on a swivel, and plays with a large degree of awareness. Effectively picks up stunts or blitzes, adjusts to opponents, and knocks them from the action with good hand punch. Gets out to the second level, redirects to linebackers, and easily takes out moving targets. Plays with a nasty attitude and works to annihilate the opponent.
Negative: Not a true drive blocking lineman and struggles to finish.
Analysis: Pouncey is the best center prospect in this draft and an offensive lineman who can play any of the three interior blocking positions. He offers a great amount of upside and has immediate starting potential at the next level.

Height: 6-3
Weight: 305
40: 5.35
Year: 5Sr

Austin Steichen

School: Northern Iowa
Position: C
Bio: Two-year starter awarded All-Conference and All-American honors since his junior season.
Positive: Hard-working, small-area blocker who makes the most of his abilities. Strong at the point, turns defenders off the line, blocks with a nasty attitude, and strikes opponents with good hand punch. Keeps his feet moving, stays square and shows ability as a position blocker, turning defenders off the ball then sealing them from the action. . Quick and effective with the shotgun snap.
Negative: Stiff, struggles to adjust, and ineffective in space or on the move. He lacks great footwork and cannot slide laterally.
Analysis: Steichen is a hard-working blocker best playing in a phone booth. He has the style necessary for a power running offense, and yet he must get stronger and add bulk to his frame to be a straight in that system.

Height: 6-4.5
Weight: 300
40: 5.15
Year: 5Sr

Matt Tennant

School: Boston College
Position: C
Bio: Three-year starter awarded All-Conference honors as a senior.
Positive: Strong, durable blocker with potential at several positions on the line. Plays with great awareness, keeps his head on a swivel and cognizant of what's happening around him. Works well with teammates and plays hard until the whistle blows. Moves well on his feet, quick out to the second level and effectively redirects or adjusts to linebackers. Seals defenders from the action with good body positioning and gets movement run blocking. Plays with a nasty attitude and always looking for someone to hit. Flashes power pushing defenders off the ball.
Negative: Lacks natural bulk and will struggle against large defensive tackles.
Analysis: Tennant has been a terrific center the past three seasons and also offers potential at guard. He will only get better as he physically matures and naturally adds bulk to his frame. He offers starting potential at the next level in a variety of schemes.

Height: 6-3.5
Weight: 288
40: 5.25
Year: 5Sr

Tim Walter

School: Colorado State
Position: C
Bio: Three-year starter at center awarded All-Conference mention as a junior.
Positive: Fluid, zone-blocking lineman flying under the radar screen. Moves well on his feet, easily adjusts to defenders, and has no difficulty hitting a moving target. Explosive at the point, makes good use of blocking angles, and extends his hands into defenders. Effective with shotgun snap, works well with teammates, and does a terrific job quarterbacking the offensive line. Fluid and shows the ability to slide laterally.
Negative: Must improve his blocking balance. Not a true mauler middle of the line. On the ground too much.
Analysis: Walter lacks classic bulk on the inside yet is very effective in motion and can easily find a roster spot as a backup in a zone-blocking scheme.

Height: 6-2.5
Weight: 300
40: 5.19
Year: 5Sr

J.D. Walton

School: Baylor
Position: C
Bio: Arizona State transfer who started the past three seasons at center. All-Conference selection as a senior.
Positive: Explosive blocker on the pivot with a solid game. Quick in all his actions, bends his knees, and plays with leverage. Terrific with the shotgun snap, keeps his feet moving and gets underneath opponents. Displays ability in space and can slide his feet then get lateral to pick up the blitz. Effective with shotgun snap as the ball quickly gets back into the quarterback
Negative: Lacks natural bulk and constantly knock off balance. Ducks his head and misses blocks on occasion.
Analysis: Walton is a solid lineman who has potential in a zone-blocking system. He must improve his overall strength and balance yet could eventually develop into a starter at the next level.

Updated 4/28
RankRndNamePos
11stMarcell Dareus
Alabama
DT
21stPatrick Peterson
LSU
CB
31stA.J. Green
Georgia
WR
41stVon Miller
Texas A&M
OLB
51stNick Fairley
Auburn
DT
61stJulio Jones
Alabama
WR
71stRobert Quinn
North Carolina
DE
81stPrince Amukamara
Nebraska
CB
91stBlaine Gabbert
Missouri
QB
101stCameron Jordan
California
DE
111stDa'Quan Bowers
Clemson
DE
121stAldon Smith
Missouri
DE
131stCam Newton
Auburn
QB
141stTyron Smith
USC
T
151stJ.J. Watt
Wisconsin
DE
161stRyan Kerrigan
Purdue
DE
171stAnthony Castonzo
Boston College
T
181stMark Ingram
Alabama
RB
191stCameron Heyward
Ohio State
DE
201stMichael Pouncey
Florida
G
211stMuhammad Wilkerson
Temple
DT
221-2Phil Taylor
Baylor
DT
231stGabe Carimi
Wisconsin
T
241stAkeem Ayers
UCLA
OLB
251stNate Solder
Colorado
T
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