2010 NFL Draft Offensive Centers

1. Pouncey, Maurkice* Florida 6040 320 5.25

2. Olson, Eric Notre Dame 6035 300 5.25

3. Tennant, Matt Boston College 6044 285 5.00

4. Walton, Justin Baylor 6024 300 5.20

5. Larsen, Ted N. Carolina St. 6030 300 5.25

6. Allen, Sean East Carolina 6030 306 5.25

Maurkice Pouncey, junior entry, moved to the head of the class because
of his mobility. Good use of good base while finishing his blocks. Should be the first center off the
board. Eric Olson played in a pro style offense. Good use of hands.
Stays on his feet and has the ability to pull and seal the edge. Value is in his
versatility to play any of the three inside positions and be an emergency
tackle. Matt Tennant is competitive and tough. More effective as a pass
protector at this point with his ability to mirror and position pass rusher.
Needs more lower body strength. Justin Walton plays with a good knee
bend and base. Mobile and quick enough to punch and redirect. Effective
blocker downfield. Ted Larsen plays with a good base in a zone blocking
spread offensive scheme. Plays on his feet with good balance. Competitive
and effective in his pulls. Sean Allen has a thick lower body. Aggressive
and persistent to run his feet, driving defenders out of the hole. Keeps a
good base in pass protection. BELOW AVERAGE

Others with draftable grades: Kenny Alfred (Washington State), Jeff
Byers (Southern Cal), Jim Cordle (Ohio State), John Estes (Hawaii),
Chris Hall (Texas), Jake Hickman (Nebraska), Kevin Matthews (Texas
A&M), Kyle Mutcher (Weber State)

Underclassmen: Maurkice Pouncey (Florida)

Average number of offensive centers drafted per year: 7

Justin Walton Baylor Center 2010 NFL Draft

Justin Walton is one of the top centers that will be drafted in 2010 NFL Draft. What Ourlads Scouting Services LLC has to say:

A three-year starter that transferred from Arizona State. Has done both the shotgun snap in the spread and conventional snap to the quarterback under center. Position/wall off type blocker. Creates inside running lanes by turning the down defender. Solid on the block back or "choke" block. Plays on his feet. Good agility and balance in close quarters. Plays with a good base and works to finish his blocks. Will drop his head at times in pass protection but generally slides and adjusts his mirror to wall off defender. Good hand quickness to lock out and position hands on the breast plate and get push on his target. Strong and crafty, but needs to be more consistent with his ability to recover and anchor in pass protection.