Complete 2026 NFL Draft C Rankings:
You are currently viewing our center rankings for the 2026 NFL Draft. The 2026 C class didn’t have many stars immediately stand out, but how will that change over the coming months and years?
Our top center prospects are selected after thousands of hours carefully scouting the most talented interior offensive linemen in college football. Even though only about 10 will get selected in the draft, a lot more are signed as free agents, and many more receive a training camp invite.
We’ll provide you with inside information to help you know which linemen will be stars, who will be a bust, and which sleepers will shock the world.
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(Last Updated: April 21, 2025)
1. Jake Slaughter, Florida
C | 6’4″ | 305 lbs | 5th Year
Jake Slaughter Preseason Scouting Report
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Jake Slaughter 2024 Stats
13 games: 1 sack allowed, 0 hits allowed, 8 hurries allowed, 97.8% pass block success, 3 penalties
2. Bryce Foster, Kansas
C | 6’5″ | 325 lbs | 5th Year
Bryce Foster Preseason Scouting Report
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Bryce Foster 2024 Stats
12 games: 0 sacks allowed, 2 hits allowed, 5 hurries allowed, 98.0% pass block success, 0 penalties
3. Connor Lew, Auburn
C | 6’3″ | 300 lbs | 3rd Year
Connor Lew Preseason Scouting Report
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Connor Lew 2024 Stats
12 games: 1 sack allowed, 0 hits allowed, 8 hurries allowed, 98.0% pass block success, 3 penalties
4. Parker Brailsford, Alabama
C | 6’2″ | 290 lbs | 4th Year
Parker Brailsford Preseason Scouting Report
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Parker Brailsford 2024 Stats
13 games: 0 sacks allowed, 1 hit allowed, 6 hurries allowed, 98.2% pass block success, 4 penalties
5. Logan Jones, Iowa
C | 6’3″ | 295 lbs | 6th Year
Logan Jones Preseason Scouting Report
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Logan Jones 2024 Stats
12 games: 0 sacks allowed, 1 hit allowed, 4 hurries allowed, 98.2% pass block success, 2 penalties
6. Iapani Laloulu, Oregon
C | 6’2″ | 325 lbs | 3rd Year
Iapani Laloulu Preseason Scouting Report
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Iapani Laloulu 2024 Stats
14 games: 0 sacks allowed, 4 hits allowed, 6 hurries allowed, 98.1% pass block success, 7 penalties
7. Braelin Moore, LSU
C | 6’3″ | 305 lbs | 4th Year
Braelin Moore Preseason Scouting Report
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Braelin Moore 2024 Stats
12 games: 3 sacks allowed, 2 hits allowed, 3 hurries allowed, 97.9% pass block success, 6 penalties
8. Jaren Kump, Utah
C/G/T | 6’5″ | 310 lbs | 6th Year
Jaren Kump Preseason Scouting Report
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Jaren Kump 2024 Stats
12 games: 3 sacks allowed, 1 hit allowed, 8 hurries allowed, 97.2% pass block success, 6 penalties
9. James Brockermeyer, Miami (FL)
C | 6’3″ | 295 lbs | 5th Year
James Brockermeyer Preseason Scouting Report
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James Brockermeyer 2024 Stats
12 games: 1 sack allowed, 1 hit allowed, 7 hurries allowed, 98.2% pass block success, 5 penalties
10. Pat Coogan, Indiana
C/LG | 6’5″ | 310 lbs | 5th Year
Pat Coogan Preseason Scouting Report
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Pat Coogan 2024 Stats
14 games: 1 sack allowed, 2 hits allowed, 5 hurries allowed, 98.2% pass block success, 4 penalties
Complete 2026 NFL Draft Center Rankings
| RANK | NAME | SCHOOL | AGE | HT | WT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jake Slaughter | Florida | 5th | 6'4" | 305 |
| 2 | Bryce Foster | Kansas | 5th | 6'5" | 325 |
| 3 | Connor Lew | Auburn | 3rd | 6'3" | 300 |
| 4 | Parker Brailsford | Alabama | 4th | 6'2" | 290 |
| 5 | Logan Jones | Iowa | 6th | 6'3" | 290 |
| 6 | Iapani Laloulu | Oregon | 3rd | 6'2" | 325 |
| 7 | Braelin Moore | LSU | 4th | 6'3" | 305 |
| 8 | Jaren Kump | Utah | 6th | 6'5" | 310 |
| 9 | James Brockermeyer | Miami (FL) | 5th | 6'3" | 295 |
| 10 | Pat Coogan | Indiana | 5th | 6'5" | 310 |
| 11 | Jake Renfro | Wisconsin | 6th | 6'4" | 310 |
| 12 | Connor Tollison | Missouri | 5th | 6'4" | 285 |
| 13 | Gus Zilinskas | Rutgers | 5th | 6'2" | 310 |
| 14 | Mason Randolph | Boise State | 5th | 6'4" | 310 |
| 15 | Luke Petitbon | Florida State | 6th | 6'2" | 295 |
| 16 | William Bergin | Pennsylvania | 5th | 6'3" | 300 |
| 17 | J'Onre Reed | USC | 5th | 6'3" | 315 |
| 18 | Christo Kelly | North Carolina | 6th | 6'4" | 305 |
| 19 | Jack Bailey | Northwestern | 7th | 6'3" | 295 |
| 20 | Tautai Lio Marks | Tulsa | 6th | 6'1" | 305 |
| 21 | Luke Beltavski | Robert Morris | 5th | 6'2" | 295 |
| 22 | Austin Gentle | Memphis | 5th | 6'3" | 295 |
| 23 | Ryan Merklinger | Chattanooga | 5th | 6'4" | 320 |
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Traits That Make a Center Prospect Great
There’s a lot more than goes in to scouting interior offensive linemen than most fans realize. Strength, flexibility in the hips/knees/ankles, and blocking technique are among some of the most important factors of scouting the top center prospects.
Some of the factors we consider when scouting are included below.
Flexibility
Having flexibility in the hips, knees, and ankles is necessary to react to oncoming rushers and quickly recover. Being stiff or upright is a recipe for getting beaten consistently, so being smooth and bendy provides a massive advantage for all offensive linemen, including centers.
Quickness
Linemen rarely need to sprint 40 yards, but having quick feet is as important as any trait. While everyone thinks about linemen as mostly big, much of the play in the trenches is decided by footwork. If you don’t have the quickness to properly move your feet, you’re going to find yourself out of position.
Mental Traits
Beyond the traditional roles of offensive linemen, the center has a particular assortment of mental traits they need to have. Overall football IQ, play recognition, effective communication, and consistency in challenging environments are all vital given their role in pre-snap reads and snapping the ball.
Power
Generating power in the run game to open up holes, holding your base against massive nose tackles, and keeping your balance when passing off a block are just a few ways that power is important for a lineman. It isn’t all about bench reps, power is usually generated from the core and lower body.
2026 C Draft Prospects FAQs
Who is the best C in the 2026 NFL Draft?
Entering the season, the best center in the 2026 NFL Draft is Jake Slaughter from Florida. The 5th year center would have been drafted had he entered the previous year’s draft, but opted to return to help his hometown team take that next step.
How good is the center draft class in 2026?
After a weak 2025, the 2026 center draft class is looking stronger than average, despite not having a surefire 1st round talent. There’s a ton of depth in the class, with a good mixture of young talent and veterans.
