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02-09-2008, 10:49 AM
2008 NFL Draft Offensive Center Rankings
Rivals.com
This year's center group is a marginal class with no top-100 draft selection at this point.
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POSITION GRADE D
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Steve Justice may be the first player selected at this position. We expect him to have an impressive workout at the NFL Combine.
There could be at least four NFL starters - in time - from this average group.
This class should see at least five prospects selected over the seven-round draft.
Offensive Center Rankings
1. Steve Justice, 6-3, 285, Wake Forest
Justice is a savvy player who has graded out high against NFL-caliber linemen. He looks to improve his overall draft position with a strong NFL Combine performance.
2. John Sullivan, 6-4, 300, Notre Dame
This rugged Notre Dame product combines the physical skills and sound technique to rank among the best at this position.
3. Kory Lichtensteiger, 6-2, 310, Bowling Green
Lochtensteiger is a strong player who has been a stalwart performer in the MAC. He has displayed a good combination of power, agility and technique on the inside.
4. Cody Wallace, 6-4, 295, Texas A&M
Wallace is a tough pivotman who can be characterized as a battler. He plays with good technique and strength, and gets the most out of his ability.
5. Mike Pollak, 6-3, 295, Arizona State
Pollack is a veteran who has graded out well against Pac-10 opponents. He can eventually compete for starting time as a pro.
6. Doug Legursky, 6-2, 320, Marshall
Legursky is a scrappy player who has started for four seasons in the MAC. He has the natural ability to play in the NFL.
7. Adam Spieker, 6-3, 310, Missouri
Spieker started for four years on a Missouri team that is now getting noticed. He relies on sound technique and positioning to be successful.
8. Isaiah Wiggins, 6-4, 290, Illinois State
Wiggins is a mobile small-college left tackle will move inside as a pro. If he continues to develop, he has a chance to be a big surprise.
9. Royce Blackledge, 6-4, 295, Mississippi State
Blackledge is a tough and versatile player who has started since his sophomore season. He more than held his own against some of the best the SEC has to offer.
10. Matt Roan, 6-4, 290, Southern Utah
Roan is a nimble small-college tackle who figures to make an NFL roster as either a guard or center. With proper coaching and time to develop, he could earn a possible starting grade in time.
11. Drew Miller, 6-4, 300, Florida
12. Jamey Richard, 6-3, 305, Buffalo
13. Marcus Coleman, 6-5, 300, Wisconsin
14. Fernando Velasco, 6-3, 315, Georgia
15. Brennan Carvalho, 6-1, 320, Portland State
Rivals.com
This year's center group is a marginal class with no top-100 draft selection at this point.
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POSITION GRADE D
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Steve Justice may be the first player selected at this position. We expect him to have an impressive workout at the NFL Combine.
There could be at least four NFL starters - in time - from this average group.
This class should see at least five prospects selected over the seven-round draft.
Offensive Center Rankings
1. Steve Justice, 6-3, 285, Wake Forest
Justice is a savvy player who has graded out high against NFL-caliber linemen. He looks to improve his overall draft position with a strong NFL Combine performance.
2. John Sullivan, 6-4, 300, Notre Dame
This rugged Notre Dame product combines the physical skills and sound technique to rank among the best at this position.
3. Kory Lichtensteiger, 6-2, 310, Bowling Green
Lochtensteiger is a strong player who has been a stalwart performer in the MAC. He has displayed a good combination of power, agility and technique on the inside.
4. Cody Wallace, 6-4, 295, Texas A&M
Wallace is a tough pivotman who can be characterized as a battler. He plays with good technique and strength, and gets the most out of his ability.
5. Mike Pollak, 6-3, 295, Arizona State
Pollack is a veteran who has graded out well against Pac-10 opponents. He can eventually compete for starting time as a pro.
6. Doug Legursky, 6-2, 320, Marshall
Legursky is a scrappy player who has started for four seasons in the MAC. He has the natural ability to play in the NFL.
7. Adam Spieker, 6-3, 310, Missouri
Spieker started for four years on a Missouri team that is now getting noticed. He relies on sound technique and positioning to be successful.
8. Isaiah Wiggins, 6-4, 290, Illinois State
Wiggins is a mobile small-college left tackle will move inside as a pro. If he continues to develop, he has a chance to be a big surprise.
9. Royce Blackledge, 6-4, 295, Mississippi State
Blackledge is a tough and versatile player who has started since his sophomore season. He more than held his own against some of the best the SEC has to offer.
10. Matt Roan, 6-4, 290, Southern Utah
Roan is a nimble small-college tackle who figures to make an NFL roster as either a guard or center. With proper coaching and time to develop, he could earn a possible starting grade in time.
11. Drew Miller, 6-4, 300, Florida
12. Jamey Richard, 6-3, 305, Buffalo
13. Marcus Coleman, 6-5, 300, Wisconsin
14. Fernando Velasco, 6-3, 315, Georgia
15. Brennan Carvalho, 6-1, 320, Portland State