2011 NFL Draft: Center Rankings

Published on January 21, 2011 by Seahawk Fanatic     

1. Stefen Wisniewski, C/G, Penn State
   Height: 6-3. Weight: 298.
   Projected 40 Time: 5.13.
   Projected Round (2011): 2.
   10/2/10: Wisniewski’s best position is center and he is a great fit for zone-blocking schemes. He is tough, plays with terrific technique and does a great job winning the leverage battle.

   4/4/10: Had a great year, qualifying for the All-Big Ten First Team.

   2/10/09: Despite missing some time with a bum knee, Stefen Wisniewski was still voted to the All-Big Ten Second Team.

2. Kristofer O’Dowd, C, USC
   Height: 6-5. Weight: 298.
   Projected 40 Time: 5.07.
   Projected Round (2011): 2-4.
   10/2/10: O’Dowd is an extremely strong center who can maul in the run game, but the medical could really hurt his draft stock.

   4/4/10: Was a first-team All-Pac Team member despite the fact that he was playing with a torn labrum in 2009.

3. Alex Linnenkohl, C, Oregon State
   Height: 6-2. Weight: 302.
   Projected 40 Time: 5.29.
   Projected Round (2011): 3-5.
   10/2/10: I’ve been impressed with Linnenkohl on tape. He seems to be a fluid athlete laterally especially in pass protection, but it takes him a while to get to the second level. He looks like a developmental starter.
4. Kevin Kowalski, C, Toledo
   Height: 6-4. Weight: 299.
   Projected 40 Time: 5.22.
   Projected Round (2011): 4-6.
5. Colin Baxter, C/G, Arizona
   Height: 6-4. Weight: 295.
   Projected 40 Time: 5.05.
   Projected Round (2011): 5-7.
   4/4/10: An All-Pac 10 second-teamer in 2009, Colin Baxter has started at center and guard at Arizona.
6. Zane Taylor, C, Utah
   Height: 6-2. Weight: 300.
   Projected 40 Time: 5.08.
   Projected Round (2011): 5-7.
   4/4/10: Chosen to the All-Mountain West Second Team as a junior.
7. Jake Kirkpatrick, C, TCU
   Height: 6-3. Weight: 305.
   Projected 40 Time: 5.09.
   Projected Round (2011): 5-7.
   4/4/10: Never played football until his senior year in high school. Jake Kirkpatrick made the All-Mountain West Second Team.
8. Ryan Bartholomew, C, Syraucse
   Height: 6-2. Weight: 301.
   Projected 40 Time: 5.02.
   Projected Round (2011): 6-FA.
9. Dan Wenger, C/G, Notre Dame
   Height: 6-4. Weight: 302.
   Projected 40 Time: 5.14.
   Projected Round (2011): 6-FA.
   4/4/10: A 2-year starter entering his senior year. Has played center and right guard.
10. Chase Beeler, C/G, Stanford
    Height: 6-3. Weight: 285.
    Projected 40 Time: 5.20.
    Projected Round (2011): 6-FA.
    4/4/10: An Oklahoma transfer, Chase Beeler qualified for the All-Pac 10 Second Team as a junior.
11. Ryan McMahon, C, Florida State
    Height: 6-3. Weight: 285.
    Projected 40 Time: 4.94.
    Projected Round (2011): 6-FA.
    4/4/10: A former defensive lineman, Ryan McMahon was an All-ACC honorable mention in 2008.
12. Colin Miller, C/G, Central Michigan
    Height: 6-3. Weight: 292.
    Projected 40 Time: 5.12.
    Projected Round (2011): 7-FA.
    4/4/10: Colin Miller has a history of knee problems, but did manage to make the All-MAC Second Team in 2009.
13. Beau Warren, C/G, Virginia Tech
    Height: 6-3. Weight: 288.
    Projected 40 Time: 5.10.
    Projected Round (2011): 7-FA.
    4/4/10: An All-ACC honorable mention.
14. William Vlachos, C, Alabama
    Height: 6-1. Weight: 298.
    Projected 40 Time: 5.17.
    Projected Round (2011): 7-FA.

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