By: Zach Metkler, GZ Sports Report Writer
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After breaking down the offensive guards, we will now take a look at this year’s center class, which is imperative for the passing league that is the NFL. With the evolution of the passing game in the NFL, having a top-tier offensive lineman elevate a team’s offense as a whole. Below is my initial big board for the 2017 center class.
- Pat Elflein, C, Ohio State
- Ethan Pocic, C, LSU
- Jon Toth, C, Kentucky
- Tyler Orlosky, C, West Virginia
- Kyle Fuller, C, Baylor
- Cameron Tom, C, Southern Mississippi
- Deyshawn Bond, C, Cincinnati
- Jay Guillermo, C, Clemson
- Lucas Crowley, C, North Carolina
- Riley Sorenson, C, Washington State
Class Position Strength: Above Average/Solid
Class Superlatives:
Biggest Riser: Jon Toth, Kentucky
Biggest Faller: Kyle Fuller, Baylor
Most NFL-Ready: Ethan Pocic, LSU
Best Run-Blocker: Pat Elflein, Ohio State
Best Pass-Blocker: Pat Elflein, Ohio State
Intangibles: Pat Elflein, Ohio State
Highest Ceiling: Ethan Pocic, LSU
Could Disappoint: Jon Toth, Kentucky
Could Surprise: Cameron Tom, Souther Mississippi
Biggest Question Mark: Deyshawn Bond, Cincinnati
Biggest Sleeper: Tyler Orlosky, West Virginia
Previous Rankings:
Quarterback
Running Back
Wide Receiver
Tight End
Offensive Tackle
Offensive Guard
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