2011 NFL Draft by Position - Offensive Centers

Positions: QB | RB | WR | TE | FB | OT | OG | C | DT | DE | ILB | OLB | CB | S | K | P | LS | RS

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Drafted Offensive Centers
NAMEPOSSCHOOLROUNDPK(OVR)TEAM
 Mike PounceyOCFlorida115(15)Miami
 Stefen WisniewskiOCPenn State216(48)Oakland
 Rodney HudsonOCFlorida State223(55)Kansas City
 Brandon FuscoOCSlippery Rock67(172)Minnesota
 Jason KelceOCCincinnati626(191)Philadelphia
 Zachary WilliamsOCWashington State638(203)Carolina
Offensive Centers
NAMEPOSHTWTSCHOOLGRADEPOS RANKOVR RANK
Howard BarbieriOC6'4½"305RutgersInsider Only
Tim BarnesOC6'3¾"297MissouriInsider Only
Ryan BartholomewOC6'1⅛"302SyracuseInsider Only
Colin BaxterOC6'2" 291ArizonaInsider Only
Chase BeelerOC6'2½"273StanfordInsider Only
Taylor BoggsOC6'2½"294Humboldt StateInsider Only
Julio BrignoneOC6'1" 304Mississippi StateInsider Only
Ramon ChinyoungOC5'11½"280 Insider Only
Donovan EdwardsOC6'2½"291CaliforniaInsider Only
Austin EmersonOC6'1½"281Central ArkansasInsider Only
Brandon FuscoOC6'4" 306Slippery RockInsider Only
Sampson GenusOC6'0" 317South FloridaInsider Only
John GianninotoOC6'3½"297UNLVInsider Only
Chris GuarneroOC6'2" 276CaliforniaInsider Only
Jordan HolmesOC6'4" 294OregonInsider Only
Rodney HudsonOC6'2⅜"299Florida StateInsider Only
Jason KelceOC6'2⅝"280CincinnatiInsider Only
Kevin KowalskiOC6'3⅛"300ToledoInsider Only
Andrew LachenmayerOC6'1½"286RichmondInsider Only
Alexander LinnenkohlOC6'1¾"304Oregon StateInsider Only
Ryan McMahonOC6'1½"282Florida StateInsider Only
Colin MillerOC6'2" 290Central MichiganInsider Only
Bill NagyOC 0WisconsinInsider Only
Russell NenonOC6'4" 284Wake ForestInsider Only
Andrew NiermanOC5'11½"298TulaneInsider Only
Kris O'DowdOC6'4⅛"304USCInsider Only
Mike PounceyOC6'5" 303FloridaInsider Only
Ryan PughOC6'1" 293AuburnInsider Only
Michael StevensOC6'5" 353TuskegeeInsider Only
Zane TaylorOC6'2½"309UtahInsider Only
Ryan TolarOC6'4" 289WashingtonInsider Only
Beau WarrenOC6'3" 292Virginia TechInsider Only
Zachary WilliamsOC6'3" 307Washington StateInsider Only
Stefen WisniewskiOC6'3" 313Penn StateInsider Only
Grading Scale
  • 90-100 Rare Prospect
    Player demonstrates rare abilities and can create mismatches that have an obvious impact on the game. Is a premier college player that has all the skill to take over a game and play at a championship level. He rates in the top 5 players in the nation at his position and is considered a first round draft prospect.
  • 80-89 Outstanding Prospect
    Player has abilities to create mismatches versus most opponents in the NFL. A feature player that has an impact on the outcome of the game. Cannot be shut down by a single player and plays on a consistent level week in and week out. He rates in the top 10 at his position and is considered a second round draft prospect.
  • 70-79 Solid Prospect
    Still a standout player at the college level that is close to being an elite player. He has no glaring weaknesses and will usually win his individual matchups, but does not dominate in every game, especially when matched up against the top players in the country. He will usually rate in the top third of players at his position and is considered a third round draft prospect.
  • 60-69 Good Prospect
    This player is an good starter that will give a solid effort week in and week out, but he is overmatched versus the better players in the nation. His weaknesses will be exposed against top competition. He is usually a prospect that is missing something from his game. For example, he has the size and skills to be an outstanding prospect, but lacks the speed. He will usually rate in the top half of the players at his position and is considered a middle round draft choice.
  • 50-59 Adequate Prospect
    These are usually players that play at a high level in college, but lack some measurables or skills to play at that same level in the NFL. He may be a player that has a lot of developmental qualities, or could be a player that will contribute right away on special teams or in a situational capacity. He will usually rate in the second-third at his position and is considered a fifth round draft choice.
  • 21-49 Borderline Draft Prospect
    These are players that teams like something about, but certainly do not have the full package in terms of NFL talent. A lot of times, teams will take chances on character players or developmental type athletes with this grade. And often, these are players that come from smaller schools or did not standout at the college level. NFL teams are looking for 'diamonds in the rough' with this type of prospect. He will usually rate in the bottom third of players at his position and will be considered a late round draft choice or un-drafted free agent.
  • 20 Free Agent Prospect
    These are players that did not make our original 'evaluation list' but are prospects that need to be monitored. Especially in the pre-season, these players will fluctuate up and down depending on performance in their final year of eligibility.
  • 10 Not a legitimate Prospect
    These are players that lack NFL measurables and/or skills. They are players that we feel would not even make a solid contribution as a training camp body.

Analysis by ESPN Scouts Inc.