There seems to be a lot of confusion about how the centers in this class stack up against eachother, so I've taken the liberty of compiling all of the information I've found into one place. Nobody wants to read a 50 paragraph analysis though, so I've also taken the liberty of simplifying that information as much as possible into what I believe are the main points: Athleticism, Technique, Strengths, Weaknesses, and to give you a rough idea of where they are expected to be drafted, Average Prospect Ranking.
#1- John Michael Schmitz, Minnesota
Athleticism: C+
Technique: A+
Strengths: Run blocking, Football IQ
Weaknesses: Speed rushers, Age
Average Prospect Ranking: 49th overall
#2- Joe Tippmann, Wisconsin
Athleticism: A
Technique: B
Strengths: Pass blocking, Pull blocking
Weaknesses: Leverage, Discipline
Average Prospect Ranking: 57th overall
#3- Luke Wypler, Ohio State
Athleticism: A-
Technique: B-
Strengths: Lateral quickness, Hand placement
Weaknesses: Arm length, Balance
Average Prospect Ranking: 80th overall
#4- Olusegun Oluwatimi, Michigan
Athleticism: C+
Technique: C+
Strengths: Range, Blocking angles
Weaknesses: Coordination, Footwork
Average Prospect Ranking: 94th overall
#5- Jarrett Patterson, Notre Dame
Athleticism: C-
Technique: C
Strengths: Leverage, Second level blocks
Weaknesses: Pass protection, Arm length
Average Prospect Ranking: 111th overall
#6- Ricky Stromberg, Arkansas
Athleticism: B+
Technique: D-
Strengths: Football IQ, Awareness
Weaknesses: Agility, Overall technique
Average Prospect Ranking: 125th overall
#7- Juice Scruggs, Penn State
Athleticism: C+
Technique: D
Strengths: Ball get-off, Hand placement
Weaknesses: Balance, Footwork
Average Prospect Ranking: 192nd overall
#8- Alex Forsyth, Oregon
Athleticism: D-
Technique: C+
Strengths: Ball get-off, Overall technique
Weaknesses: Range, Coordination
Average Prospect Ranking: 207th overall
Now, this list isn't the be-all end-all, but it is an amalgamation of many different sources and opinions, so I think its pretty close to the consensus among draftniks and talent evaluators. I hope this will help you all with your mock drafts!
(Sources: PFN's Consensus Big Board, Draft Net, ESPN, Sport News, Draft Buzz, The Athletic, MD DB Consensus Big Board, Bleacher Report, Count Down, PFF, and SI)
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